THE INFLUENCE OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY ON THE FORMATION OF A SENSE OF PATRIOTISM: SOCIAL-PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS

The article analyzes the influence of the Orthodox faith on the process of fostering a sense of patriotism among the younger generation. It was also researched that an Orthodox Christian is called to love his Motherland, which has a territorial dimension, and his blood brothers who live all over the world. Such love is one of the ways of fulfilling God's commandment to love one's neighbors, which includes love for one's family, brothers and sisters in faith, and citizens of the country in which one lives. Orthodox patriotism must be effective. He must show himself in the defense of his Motherland from the enemy, work for the good of the state, participate in state administration. cultural life, education and training. Research methodos. The methodology has a complex nature and is based on a philosophical-anthropological and social-philosophical analysis of the impact of the Orthodox faith on the process of educating future patriots. Discussion. Today's Ukrainian society is currently at the stage of forming a new unity, identity, changing its views, and it is very important that Ukrainians form their unity on the basis of the faith of their ancestors - the Orthodox faith, which united and unites Ukrainians since the reign of Volodymyr the Great to this day, and that is why we all need to preserve this unity of the Orthodox faith, because a nation that lives in unity is a strong nation, and Orthodoxy acts as this force. Finally. Thus, we can say that the influence of the Orthodox faith has a very great influence on the process of educating the future young generation, a person who believes and loves God, loves his family, the Motherland, his people... will do everything to preserve and protect, if necessary, his faith, family, Motherland, because the Orthodox faith teaches love for God, parents, one's Fatherland. An Orthodox Christian is called to love his Motherland, which has a territorial dimension, and his blood brothers who live all over the world.