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The subject of the article is the original sin, the sin of the first people - Adam and Eve - in the Orthodox tradition called the fall, corruption or most often the sin of the first parents. This fateful event, which took place at the dawn of human history, brought about repercussions that humanity still feels today. Over the centuries, the concept of the fall of Adam and Eve has given rise to many different concepts. The article deals with the concept of original sin according to the teaching of the Orthodox Church and presents the views of the Fathers of the Church and church writers on the act of creation of man, the state of man before the fall and the characteristics of the created human nature. Man created in the image and likeness of God failed to achieve the intended goal, which was divinization, which ultimately led to the fall. The fall brought about the mortality of man, which in turn gave all mankind the certain consequences of original sin itself. This has given rise to polemics over the centuries. Unlike the views of Western theologians such as St. Augustine, the creator of the doctrine of the heredity of original sin, Christian east according to Church Fathers as well as contemporary theologians has always held the position that the sin of the first parents is a personal sin of Adam and Eve, and their descendants only inherit its effects. The purpose of this paper is to show a different concept on the fall of the first people and to present an alternative point of view on the state of man after the fall, as well as to explain the discrepancies, among others, regarding the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is not recognized by the Orthodox Church. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a view of the constitution of the early modern idea of progress in works of Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle. The idea of progress was for the first time framed in Fontenelle's works. The intellectual discussion Querelle des anciens et des modernes was the cue of Fontenelle's considerations. This dispute had to decide the predominance of moderns under the anciens, or the anciens under the moderns. Fontenelle participated on this debate, and his conclusions had been an important part of his theory of progress proposed in his works and panegyrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Falls in elderly age generate huge geriatric problems, especially, because of the consequences. External and internal factors lie among the causes of the falls. The outcomes are most frequently the orthopedic ones, such as, bone fractures, sprains in joint areas and injuries of various soft tissues. The second ones stem from the ageing process, existing diseases or/and pharmacotherapy side effects. The injuries cause serious mobility limitations and affect the independence in daily activities. Thus, constant motivation in elderly people, to rehabilitate and remain active, becomes most essential. Material and methods: The purpose of this study is to present the methodology of therapeutic massage (tensegrity) in the case of pain symptoms and mobility limitations in the arm joint after a fall. In the course of the research six 30-minute-massage sessions were performed twice a week. Results: After the therapy the decrease in pain in the shoulder girdle area and the upper extremity was achieved. The mobility of the shoulder and elbow joint was improved. Every day activities became easier. Conclusions: In the case of pain symptoms in connective tissues which occur after the falls a massage appears to be a good solution. When the pain becomes less troublesome, there is a possibility to continue physiotherapy in order to restore the patient's mobility and independence. It allows him/her to come back to their hobbies and interests which improves the psychological condition as well and gives more motivation to further activity. K [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]