What is the historical and cultural heritage of the Christian Church?

Firstly, it is a rich cultural heritage, manifested in the art of icon painting, the construction of religious buildings, jewelry, the art of embroidering church clothes and veils. Many of these traditions (including icon painting) inspire contemporary artists and thinkers as well.

2) This is the spread of literacy (especially in Protestant countries, where every believer is obliged to constantly read the Bible), the creation of national alphabets, a contribution to the development of school education.

3) And finally, it is worth noting the softening of morals, the significant ethical influence of the Church both on public mores and on state laws, as well as on the spiritual and moral searches of individual communities and people.

4) Preservation of the traditions of antiquity, first of all – in the Middle Ages, when the only literate and educated people were often priests and monks.