верующих

верующих

Believers.

Here, ‘верующих’ is the genitive plural form of the noun 'верующий' (believer), used to indicate possession or quantification, specifying 'many believers'.

Верующих было много в храме.

There were many believers in the temple.

In this sentence, ‘верующим’ is in the dative plural form, as it designates the indirect object of the verb 'помогала' (helped).

Она помогала верующим в трудные времена.

She helped the believers in difficult times.

Here, ‘верующих’ assumes the genitive plural form, working as a part of a compound construction describing 'группа' (group).

Мы встретили группу верующих в парке.

We met a group of believers in the park.