Hieromonk Macarius Markish: biography, works, interesting facts

It is difficult to name at random an Orthodox publication that does not contain at least one publication by Macarius Markish.

Gone are the days when preachers had to travel miles to deliver the Word of God. It is now more productive to spread the Good News using electronic resources.

In the 21st century, it is more productive to disseminate the Good News through electronic resources.

Hieromonk Macarius Markish is a man who grasped the trends of the times. He realized that millions of Christians needed to ask a priest something important to them.

Father Macarius supports with his experience and knowledge not even a website, but many portals in the spirit of “questions and answers”, “news”, etc.

Life of a hieromonk

He was born in 1954 in Moscow. His father's name was Simon (Shimon) Peretsovich Markish. He was born in 1931 and died in 2003. He was a well-known translator, philologist and professor at the University of Geneva at that time. He worked there from 1974 to 1996. Macarius's mother's name was Inna Maksimovna Bernshtein. She was born in 1929 and died in 2012. In Soviet times, she was a famous Russian translator.

Hieromonk Macarius Markish graduated from the Second School of Physics and Mathematics in Moscow in 1971. Graduated from Moscow University, department of Automated Control Systems for Motor Transport Engineers. He left for America in the mid-80s with his family. He has children: a daughter and a son. Started working as a programmer in 1985.

Before the great day of Epiphany in 1985, he was baptized in the sacred Church of the Epiphany in the city of Boston. And in 1999 he graduated from Holy Trinity Theological Seminary in Jordanville.

He visited his homeland around 1994 and 1998. I decided to return to the Russian Federation in 1999, when there was a bombing in Serbia. His dream came true only in 2000.

After he returned to his hometown, after some time and after the blessing of Bishop Ambrose of Ivanovo, he decided to leave for Ivanovo. There he became a great novice at the Holy Vvedensky Monastery. There he was tonsured to become a monk, and in 2003 he was ordained a priest. In 2002, he began teaching worship and general church disciplines at the Ascension Theological Seminary in the city of Ivanovo. The priest lives in the same monastery and serves the spiritual world.

Hieromonk Macarius Markish is the author of many publications and various books. He is one of the developers of the “Fundamentals of the teaching of the Russian Orthodox Church on freedom of choice, dignity and human rights.” They were adopted in 2008 by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was also the rector of the Church of the Ivanovo-Voznesensk Saints in 2012-2013 in the city of Ivanovo. At the moment the temple is called the Assumption Cathedral.

Hieromonk Macarius Markish published books in large quantities.

essays

"Let's destroy hell!" Collection: Hierodeacon Nikon (Murtazov), Hieromonk Macarius (Markish). "Good". 2005, El. format
"Face to face: questions of life." "Danilovsky Blagovestnik" 2008
“Lessons of Love” (Unavailable link. July 2018). "Danilovsky Blagovestnik" 2008
“Inconvenient questions and unbiased answers” Collection. "Danilovsky Blagovestnik" 2010
“American Enlightener of the Russian People” Translations of the works of Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose). "Nicaea". 2010
“Pseudo-Orthodoxy. Questions and answers". "Nicaea", 2010, El. format (right from-va)
“On the threshold of the Church. Questions and answers". "Nicaea". 2011, [https://www.nikeabooks.ru/production/archive/obj_39/ El. format(right from)
"Man and woman. Questions and answers". "Nicaea". 2011, El. format(right from)
“To live life... Conversations before the wedding and a little after.” "Danilovsky Blagovestnik" 2011, “Nicaea”, 2013], El. format(right from)
"Step forward. Three conversations about baptism with parents and godparents.” "Nicaea". 2011, 2013, El. format (publishing rights)
“Prepare for eternal life” “Danilovsky Blagovestnik”. 2012
“This bad good internet. Safety precautions in computer networks" Collection. "Danilovsky Blagovestnik" 2013
"The Sacrament of Baptism: Conversations with Parents and Godparents." "Nicaea". 2014
“Keys to Heaven, or Guide to Action” (“Danilovsky Blagovestnik”2014
)
The Sacrament of Baptism: conversations with parents and godparents / Hieromonk Macarius (Markish). - Moscow: Nikea, 2015. - 127 p.; 21 cm; ISBN 978-5-91761-428-1: 5000 copies.

publications and broadcasts 2015

“Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): The crush that occurred during the distribution of Easter cake is familiar to many priests” “Orthodoxy and the World” 04/13/2015
“The application “Helper in Confession” is playing with fire” “Orthodoxy and the world” 04/02/2015
“The social network “ELITSI” makes the church open to everyone” “Pravoslavie.ru” 03/24/2015
TV "Soyuz"
Conversations with the priest 03/9/2015
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 82 02/26/2015
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 81 02/26/2015
“Pride is the headquarters of the devil in the soul””Orthodoxy and the World” 01/15/2015
TV "Soyuz"
Conversations with the priest: "The Nativity of Christ." 01/06/2015

publications and broadcasts 2014

“How to get the Firebird of Happiness?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 12/31/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 76 12/19/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 75 12/11/2014
BOOK “Keys to Heaven, or Guide to Action” (“Danilovsky Blagovestnik”2014
)
“Autumn Flower, or the Gift of Reasoning. The true incident" "Orthodoxy and the world" 11/26/2014
“Orthodoxy is the basis of Russian culture” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 11/12/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 11/11/2014
“Is the person jealous of you? Give him a compliment” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 10/27/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 70 “Church and homosexuals” 10/24/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 69 “Four-day work week” 10/24/2014
“...Yes, there is a hint in it” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 10.20.2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 10/20/2014
On the demolition of the monument to Lenin: “What’s great for a German is death for a Russian” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 10/02/2014
“So that the word is not idle...” “Orthodoxy.ru” 10/01/2014
“Steal, but give part of the money to good causes?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 09.25.14
“Portrait of a Goose, or How to Benefit from Backbiting” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 09.23.14
““Outburst of emotions”, or How to put a barrier to evil?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 09/10/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 08/25/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 64 08/28/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 63 08/21/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 08/04/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 06/30/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 56 06/26/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 55 06/19/2014
“How to imitate Peter and Paul?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 06/17/2014
“Love for fathers’ tombs” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 06/7/2014
BOOK “The Sacrament of Baptism: Conversations with Parents and Godparents” (“Nicaea”2014
)
“Christian life: instruction manual” “Orthodoxy and the world” 05/16/2014
“On the Day of the Orthodox Man: the problem of dating” “Orthodoxy and the World” 05/11/2014
“Does Christ Condemn Wealth?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 05/7/2014
How sectarians “examine the Scriptures” “Center for Religious Studies in the name of the Hieromartyr Irenaeus of Lyons” 04/28/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 04/20/2014
“If I see a cesspool, then I don’t stick my nose in there” “Russian People's Line” 04/16/2014
"Cousins. Exchange of talents in the 21st century" "Orthodoxy and Peace" 04/15/2014
“Decency and honesty make Putin the most popular leader in the West” “Russian People's Line” 04/11/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 51 04/10/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 50 04/03/2014
“Christ “for suckers” and “for specific boys”” “Orthodoxy and the world” 04/01/2014
TV "Soyuz"
"Conversations with Father" 03/24/2014
“Paralympians have become for us models of the correct attitude towards life and suffering” “Foma” 03/19/2014
“A priest at the Paralympics: athletes have become real beacons for us” Miloserdie.ru 03/19/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 45 02/14/2014
“Valentine’s Day is a commercial and sexually depraved holiday” “Russian People's Line” 02/13/2014
Radio broadcast “RESCURRENCY” Point of view - 44 02/07/2014
“Where does the world look with hope?” “Orthodoxy and Peace” 01/23/2014
Radio broadcast “RESECURRENCY” Point of view - 41 01/17/14

publications

Center for Religious Studies in the Name of the Hieromartyr Irenaeus of Lyons

How sectarians “search the Scriptures” 04/28/2014

Russian Language Institute

“REFINED SLAVIC PSALTIR” 2013

Orthodoxy and Peace (Internet portal)

“Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): The crush that occurred during the distribution of Easter cake is familiar to many priests” 04/13/2015
“The application “Helper in Confession” is playing with fire” 04/02/2015
“Pride is the headquarters of the devil in the soul” 01/15/2015
“How to get the Firebird of Happiness?” 12/31/2014
flower, or the gift of reasoning. True incident" 11/26/2014
“The basis of Russian culture is Orthodoxy” 11/12/2014
“Is the person jealous of you? Give him a compliment" 10/27/2014
“...Yes, there is a hint in it” 10.20.2014
On the demolition of the monument to Lenin: “What’s great for a German is death for a Russian” 10/02/2014
“Steal, but give part of the money to good causes?” 09.25.14
“Portrait of a Goose, or How to benefit from slander” 09.23.14
““Outburst of emotions”, or How to put a barrier to evil?” 09/10/2014
“How to imitate Peter and Paul?” 07/17/2014
“Love for fathers’ coffins” 06/7/2014
“Christian life: instruction manual” 05/16/2014
“Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) on the Day of the Orthodox Men: the problem of dating” 05/11/2014
“Does Christ Condemn Wealth?” 05/07/2014
"Cousins. Exchange of talents in the 21st century" 04/15/2014
“Christ “for suckers” and “for specific boys”” 04/01/2014
“Where does the world look with hope?” 01/23/2014
“The American route to my Russia” About the book “My America” by Alexander Dvorkin 10/29/2013
“Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): On Holy Thursday and Victory Day I entered the altar for the first time” 05/9/2013
“On the tactics and strategy of the information war for the Church” 02/04/2013
“Prayer for show or prayer in front of people?”10/19/2012
“Greedy churchmen from the other side” 10/1/2012
Stalingrad: dialogue on the case" 09/07/2012 (Inaccessible link. July 2018)
Nothing personal, or Stalingrad in Khamovniki" 08/14/2012
“A family on the verge of death” 08/04/2011
“Pseudo-piety in the family” 07/27/2011
“To victory over perversions” 07/27/2011
“Enmity between Orthodox Christians and Muslims is the jugular vein of today’s Russia” 05/23/2011
“The city of Nazareth, the day of the Annunciation (from memories of the last century)” 04/7/2011
Sanctifying something does not mean “taking control of it” 03/11/2011
“Adventures and exploits” 07/26/2010
“On pseudo-Orthodoxy”06/16/2010
“On spiritual life and beauty” 06/16/2010
“You have to act according to the situation” 09.15.2010

"Truth" Orthodox magazine

"Moral Disorientation and Christian Orientation"
“Clip Consciousness” 05/15/2012
"Moral Disorientation and Christian Orientation"
“How to help my son who is an alcoholic?”

"Orthodoxy.ru"

“The social network “ELITSI” makes the church open to everyone” 03/24/2015
“So that the word is not idle...” 10/01/2014
Translation from English The American Thinker magazine. Robert Oscar Lopez: “The Political Problem of Evil” 09/02/2013
Priests about the Nativity Fast: “Fasting is an opportunity to change now, not later or in old age” 11/26/2012
The word of the shepherds: “TV temptation or order?” 09/17/2012
“Russia-1”: “Without fear of the wolf” 09/13/2012
The word of the shepherds: “The people of God and the idols of our time. Part 1" 08/02/2012
The word of the shepherds: “The path to the ideals of Holy Rus'. Remembering the Holy Prince" 07/27/2012
The word of the shepherds: “The Baptism of the Lord. Traditions and the path of becoming like God" 01/18/2012
“Save the Baby” 01/11/2012
“And the cart is still there...” 12/19/2011
“...I feel the power!” Internet as a new dimension in the church space 07/08/2011
“Is beauty for salvation or destruction?” 11/26/2010

Magazine "Neskuchny Sad"

“Gospel reading: Christ and the paralytic” 08/2/2013
“Who is considered traveling?” 08/17/2011
“Patriotism helps fulfill the commandment of love” 02/25/2010
“The importance of being sober” 09/08/2008

"Pravda.ru"

“Who is setting up anti-church ‘nets’”? 06/14/2012
“Defense of faith as a social duty of believers” 11/23/2012
“Are success in the world and Orthodoxy compatible?” 09/14/2012
“What does the Church think about signs?” 02/17/2011
“Virtualization of spiritual life is a sinful passion” 04/25/2011
“Is being overweight a sin? or “Bless me to lose weight!” 01/28/2011
“Miracles in our days” 09/17/2010
“A psychiatrist and reading the Gospel will help with fear of a mission” 06/17/2010

"Russian folk line"

“If I see a cesspool, then I don’t stick my nose in there” 04/16/2014
“Integrity and honesty make Putin the most popular leader in the West” 04/11/2014
“Valentine’s Day is a commercial and sexually depraved holiday” 02/13/2014
“Dmitry Medvedev accused the Western media of provoking Russophobia” 01/24/2014
“We need to put an end to this topic” About the merciless fight against religion in Soviet times... 06.11.2013
“Russia is exposed to informational, cultural, spiritual infections” 12/17/2013
Feat of choice 09/04/2013
Prostitution, writer, pedophilia 10/25/2012
“I will offer my prayers to the Lord before all His people” 10/19/2012
“Someone needs to give their heart” 04/11/2012
“Distant lands taught me to love my Motherland...” 03/01/2012
How to revive a tradition?01/14/2012
“And the cart is still there...”12/20/2011
“...I feel the power!” Internet as a new dimension in the church space 07/08/2011
Be friendly!02/18/2011
Is beauty for salvation or destruction?” As Dostoevsky said, beauty will save the world!” 11/27/2010
Why do children of church-going parents leave the Church? 09/17/2010
Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): Levada Center is trying to destroy the health of our society 08/09/2010
Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): “The media tends to pay attention to the marginal aspects of the mission” 06/28/2010
“From chatter to bombs: Russophobia as advertising (Results of one experiment)” 05/07/2010
Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): “Some emphasis on the suffering of the Savior is necessary”04/01/2010
Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): “I consider myself obligated to object to Putin”06/05/2009
Hieromonk Macarius (Markish): Why do we need the slang word “gay”?04/02/2009
Imprisonment: from defeat to victory 03/21/2009
In the mirror of the Orthodox mission 04/09/2008
What do they like about us, or our evil in someone else’s mirror 12/15/2007
Sport is the opposite of laziness 07/27/2007
Serving a god named Fan 09.29.2006
The state and theological school: steps towards 03/20/2006
“Letter of the Five Hundred” is commented on in Israel 07/05/2005
“Obstacle to unification” 03/22/2005
“In Search of Confession” 09/02/2004
Slave trade, XXI century 03/22/2004
Conversation about Rasputin: a man in the crossfire 03/21/2003
“Expected blow” 12/01/2003
“With one Orthodox voice” 10/02/2003
Reverend Martyr Elizabeth and the murdered Gregory: a lesson for the 21st century 03/11/2003
Conscience, or the cross over the city 02/17/2003

Publications on the metropolitan website in the “Projects” section

Question about yoga
"From soap opera to life"
“Do children need vaccinations?”
"School Enemies"
"Love or addiction?"
"The light of knowledge against the sect"
"A respectful reason"
“Pity yourself?...”
"Indecision"
"Thieves and Conscience"
"Letter to the tuberculosis zone"
"On the threshold of freedom"
"Two Letters"
“...The last one is worse than the first ones”

"Hodegetria"

“Marriage: Church, “civil”, no…” March 2012
“Two ways: “search” and “find”” January 2012
“You learn love throughout your life, until your last breath” 01/1/2010

Orthodox newspaper "VERA" - "ESKOM"

“Someone needs to give their heart” April, 2012
“In such a serious matter as family life and raising children, do not take anything for granted without careful verification.”

"Russian house"

“Link of centuries” 06/20/2010
"Apple"
"Veneration of Icons in Massachusetts"

"Mercy.ru"

“Priest at the Paralympics: athletes have become real beacons for us” 03/19/2014
“Demanding that everyone immediately stop smoking is not always correct” 05/28/2012

Magazine "Foma"

“Paralympians have become for us models of the correct attitude towards life and suffering” 03/19/2014
“Serving God called FAN” 01/1/2008

"Russian Orthodox Psychology"

“Koschey the Immortal of the 20th century. A book about Freudianism"

"Blagovest"

“God brought me from non-existence to existence...” 11/15/2012

"Church Messenger"

“A miracle is inseparable from personal existence” 08/20/2012

“Choose Life” website about overcoming suicide

“The meaning of life” 03/29/2011

Religare.ru

“Orthodoxy is the fullness of life, the visible and invisible world... We have nothing to hide” 05/26/2009
“About Father” 02/8/2004

Help.me

“Human rights are a means, not an end”

"Missionary Department of the St. Petersburg Diocese"

“In every parish there is a pope, or the results of 12 years of the Synodal Decree on Shepherding”

"Radonezh"

“From chatter to bombs: Russophobia as advertising (Results of one experiment)”
Deprivation of Freedom: from defeat to victory
"Bricks" of spiritual ruin
Harry Potter and the Orthodox Mission (Arch. David Moser and Hieromonk Macarius)
In the mirror of the Orthodox mission
What do they like about us?
There should be recommendations, no censorship
The printed word and the Roman mothers
False target
New Year's landscape
Navigating “non-traditional orientation”
The spirit of "Radonezh" over Western Europe: the nightmare of Protodeacon Peter
The path to the goal: protecting the habitat
“There would be no happiness, but misfortune would help”
Russian emigration: the mission continues
Why was the minister booed?
Orthodox fair: easy and serious attitude to business
What's in a name?...About monasticism, with love
About "Rose of the World"
What does "Rose of the World" smell like?
SOLDIERS OF FREEDOM (Orthodox journalism)
To the tenth anniversary of the newspaper "Radonezh"
"Obstacle to unification"
From truth to falsehood, or why Mr. Daniel is bored
Raise heirs
After Beslan: the experience of public repentance
Looking for Confession
An intellectual between Christ and truth
“...Am I a trembling creature, or do I have the right?”
RONALD REAGAN DIED
Sodom's cry
Foreseen blow
Kindergarten, or Aggiornamento
Don't identify yourself in the thick darkness

"The Priest Answers"

"Who is guilty? "Let's destroy hell!"
"Orthodoxy and Programming" 2001
"Stars of the East. In memory of the martyrs of the Boxer Rebellion"
Parting words to the pilgrim: “To the holy places - behind the shrine” “The priest answers”
“To heaven – with justice?” "The Priest Answers"
"A doormat." Sermon on the Sunday of Orthodoxy. "The Priest Answers"
"Missionary Seminar" "The Priest Answers"

Church newsletter

“Irresponsibility” January 2008

video

TV "Soyuz"

TV "Soyuz"
Conversations with the priest 03/9/2015
TV "Soyuz" Conversations with the priest: "The Nativity of Christ" 01/06/2015
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 11/11/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 10/20/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 08/25/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 08/04/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 06/30/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 04/20/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) answers questions from viewers" 03/24/2014
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: About the speech of the patriarch at the diocesan meeting of Moscow" 12/30/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Social problems" 3.12.2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Study and work" 11/18/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Youth ministry in the church" 08/18/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Questions of the Orthodox faith" Preparation for communion. 06/24/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Information space" 03/15/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Christmas readings 2013" 01/24/2013
TV "Soyuz" "Conversations with the priest: Missionary" 11/20/2012

TV "Spas"

TV "Spas" "Foma". Dictatorship of leisure.

Media Father

Media Father. Catholics pay the bills 03/25/2013
Media Father. Your POST in the TOP 48 days 03/28/2013
Media Father. About corruption 04/07/2013
Media Father. Orthodoxy: “fried stories” 04/25/2013
Media Father. About pederasty 02/20/2013

radio broadcasts

“RESECURRENCY” Radio station of the Ekaterinburg diocese

Point of view - 76 12/19/2014
Point of view - 75 12/11/2014
Point of view – 70 “The Church and homosexuals” 10.24.2014
Point of view - 69 “Four-day work week” 10/24/2014
Point of view - 64 08/28/2014
Point of view - 63 08/21/2014
Point of view - 56 06/26/2014
Point of view - 55 06/19/2014
Point of view - 51 04/10/2014
Point of view - 50 04/03/2014
Point of view - 45 02/14/2014
Point of view - 44 02/07/2014
Point of view - 41 01/17/2014

"Radonezh"

Broadcast Radio "Radonezh"

lectures

Tradition. Ru - Orthodox portal
Perplexities, superstitions, prejudices: questions and answers
Orthodox worldview: questions and answers
About the Holy Scriptures: Questions and Answers
About raising children: questions and answers

"Man and woman"

The book describes many real truths. It is suitable for people who are taking their first steps on the path of Orthodoxy. After a person reads the book, he immediately begins to be interested in the hieromonk, the biography of Macarius Markish. Some are surprised that he has a divorce behind him. Few people understand why a divorced monk thinks about family life. Most people have the impression that by writing the book, Macarius is trying to heal all his mental pain after the divorce.

The book describes many interesting and useful thoughts, despite the author’s family status. It also does not contain any sarcastic words, despite the way he responds to many users.

"Preparing for eternal life"

Many people, after facing the death of their loved ones, become confused and have some kind of fear of going to another world. They try to muffle it by starting to do everything as it should. But can observing all customs and rituals help their loved ones?

This book is modern. In it, a person will not be able to find similar points with other manuals. It tells in detail about all the superstitions and traditions, and what the consequences may be if all rituals are observed. It helps a person prepare for an unearthly life.

“How to live life? Conversations before the wedding ceremony and a little after"

This brochure belongs to the series of books by Hieromonk Macarius Markish. The questions raised here not only relate to all the rules of weddings, but also answer many related questions. For example, these:

“Why does love begin and end quickly?”
“How can you preserve great love?”
“Why can’t couples sometimes get along?”
“Does a soulmate exist?”
“How are the foundations of married life built?”

The brochure allows you to remove the mask from prejudices and various misconceptions, to give everyone advice that people begin to think about and look for answers.

It becomes an excellent tool for people who want to join their lives in marriage, for people facing problems in their personal lives, and for their relatives.

Orthodox books of Father Macarius

When working on books, the priest relies on his considerable life experience, knowledge of the problems of modern society and the immutable truths of the Christian faith. Father Macarius answers pressing questions that concern everyone from the perspective of the Orthodox faith. Gives advice on how to overcome problems in relationships and come to faith.

The books are the result of the priest’s thoughts, meetings with ordinary people, and work on Internet projects. Communicating with people helps Markish identify questions that require answers and clarification.

"Man and woman. Questions and answers"

In this book, the priest touches on one of the main issues of humanity - gender relations, reminding that Orthodoxy allows physical intimacy only in marriage.

Father Macarius says that marriage serves to develop and increase love, its goal is to create a family and raise children. The book pays a lot of attention to the nuances of the relationship between a man and a woman, and ways to maintain love in a union.

The book answers complex, “inconvenient” questions of relationships, based on the canons of Orthodoxy, and contrasts the usual concept of “sex” with marital love and devotion. How to raise children who will support elderly parents, how to make a family happy - these and other questions are answered in this book.

“On the threshold of the church. Questions and answers"

The Church answers not only the eternal questions of existence, but also the simple, topical needs of ordinary people. Many people want to know:

how and for how long you need to fast to stay healthy;
why is it so difficult to follow church rules - there are many of them, they are difficult to implement;
Is surgical correction of the face and body allowed for Orthodox Christians?

Father Macarius answers these and many other questions in the book.

“Pseudo-Orthodoxy. Questions and answers"

Ignorance and ignorance of the Holy Scriptures give rise to many superstitions and pseudo-truths, which people consider to be the canons of the Orthodox faith. All kinds of gurus, coaches, bloggers teach how to live, often referring to church rules.

Many people encounter manifestations of pseudo-Orthodoxy; Father Macarius explains the church’s position on various issues and debunks established misconceptions. The priest gives advice - happiness cannot be found in oneself, for man is imperfect, but on the path to Christ, in strengthening faith, he advises reading the Sermon on the Mount.

"Let's destroy hell"

The book was written in collaboration with Hierodeacon Nikon. It contains stories about the fate and life of pure-hearted Orthodox people. The stories are written in simple, understandable language, they touch and touch, making you think about whether you yourself are living correctly.

These stories are taken from life, are instructive, cultivate mercy, empathy, remind us of the frailty of man, of the need to think about what kind of memory you will leave behind on Earth.

Father Markish has supplemented the book with polemical materials, answers questions, and gives pastoral advice. This book allows you to relax your soul and find peace after a hard day.

Father Macarius is deservedly considered a tireless missionary. According to the testimonies of many people, Markish’s bright, inspirational articles and speeches helped them in their spiritual quest and strengthening their faith. The priest sensitively grasps the needs of modern man and does not leave complex questions unanswered.

Book "Divine Service"

The book “Divine Services” by Macarius Markish (hieromonk) is not so difficult to find; you can buy it in almost every church, in a candle shop.

She talks about how you can understand all the subtleties and complexities of Orthodox worship. Many people, even those who regularly attend church, do not understand the whole essence of the service (in this case, it is not worth talking about newcomers at all). The modern book of Macarius is written in clear and lively language. It includes the whole essence of various multi-volume collections.

All principles of the Charter are written simply and accessible to the average person. It can clarify the whole essence of holiday and Sunday worship. It also allows you to follow the worship service.

The book “Divine Services” by Hieromonk Macarius Markish is recommended to be read by those people who often visit churches.

"On the threshold of the church"

Hieromonk Macarius Markish is known to many as a priest from the Holy Vvedensky Monastery in the city of Ivanovo. He answers many questions from people who come in with clear and sincere words. In this book, he clearly answered the following questions:

“How to keep a fast and not go to the grave?”
“How can you start working on yourself?”
“How is it recommended for a person to approach rock music?”
“How often to visit temples?”
“Is political correctness a virus that kills free speech or thought?”

These questions are just a few of those whose answers can be found in the book.

Makariy Markish has many resources on which he publishes articles and answers people's questions. Some of them:

“The crush that arose among the priests” (published on April 13, 2015).
“Addendum to the Confession Assistant” (April 2, 2015).
“How can you get a firebird that brings happiness?” (published December 31, 2014).
“Pride is the head quarters of the devil in the soul” (January 15, 2015).
“If a person is jealous of you, then you should compliment him” (October 27, 2014).
“Love for the coffins of the Soviet Union” (June 7, 2014).

Hieromonk Macarius Markish describes the entire psychology of a beggar person. Gives advice on how to avoid suicide and find your place in this world.

After reading the books of Macarius, you can take a lot for yourself and begin to work on your soul and thoughts, get acquainted with the essence of holy baptism, understand why a person needs it and why visit sacred churches during holiday services.

"Let's destroy hell"

Let's destroy hell

This book is a joint work of two priests: Hierodeacon Nikon (Murtazov) and Hieromonk Macarius. The fathers' many years of experience are collected here - stories about the lives of Orthodox people.

There are stories about death, about compassion, kindness and mercy. Everything is done in a convenient literary form. The book is easy and exciting to read.

With it you can relax after a busy day and put your mind in order. This is a way to let a bit of the spiritual into the soul through reading.

Quote from the book:

“God became Man.
He was born two thousand years ago in a Bethlehem stable, seven kilometers south of Jerusalem, and boarded this very train of life.
He was killed, but He was resurrected. So that we get to the goal, through the snowstorm - to spring, so that we are resurrected with Him.”

The purpose of the book is to let the reader think about whether he is living correctly, whether something needs to be corrected in himself.

In addition to vital material, the book contains the thoughts of Hieromonk Macarius about current problems of society. There are also answers to common questions among believers.

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