Antonovich I.V., Romanova N.N., Kalinin A.V., Anisimova E.A., Kalinina Y.A. —
Foreign experience of organization of the Orthodox charity services in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan
// Sociodynamics. – 2019. – ¹ 5.
– P. 24 - 32.
DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2019.5.29841
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/pr/article_29841.html
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Abstract: The subject of this study is the activity of the Orthodox charity services in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Particular attention is dedicated to volunteering, which not only provides financial aid to those in need, but also a “spiritual” recovery of the society. Therefore, special relevance gains the research of social institutions and forms of charity services, volunteering that have been engaged into this activity for a long time, such as the community Sisters of Charity and international social organizations. The authors examine the key directions in organization of the Orthodox charity services in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Emphasis is made on the fact that the goal of activity of such communities lies in combining the effective modern technologies of volunteering with the true Christian ministry to the neighbor, augmenting love, bringing into society the spirit of faith with good works and sacrificial service of others. The research results allow determining that the sisterhood and brotherhood of charity, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement coordinate and assist social initiatives of the Church in the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The charity services are rapidly developing, as well as implement the effective methods for helping people in need.