Pilgrimage tours: to the holy places of Russia. Excursions to holy places
Orthodox Holy Places of Russia. Pilgrimage tours, churches, monuments and religious sites of Russia.
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Pilgrimage in itself is a very logical thing: there is no need to invent anything, you just need to understand why and where a person wants to go. After all, a true pilgrimage is not just a trip “there and back”. The pilgrim not only and not so much travels in the usual sense of the word - he is co-present at some personal event that is necessary only for him. It is necessary for the pilgrim to feel that all his thoughts and aspirations coincide with the upcoming journey.
Practical points
As you know, the level of accommodation facilities in our country is very uneven, which directly affects the choice of hotels for pilgrimage tours in Russia. Most often they involve accommodation in inexpensive hotels. But sometimes it turns out that there simply aren’t any in the area: then there are either very expensive accommodation options, or overnight stays in monasteries or in the “private sector”.
One of the most important practical points that must always be taken into account is the peculiarities of nutrition (observance of fasts, Wednesdays and Fridays) and the organization of the liturgy. As a rule, travel times are calculated so that pilgrims arrive at the place in the evening, can attend the all-night vigil and spend the night. And in the morning - liturgy and departure. All programs are structured in such a way that there are one or two mandatory liturgies during the trip.
Travel duration
In terms of duration, all pilgrimage tours in Russia can be divided into one-day ones (mostly in the Moscow region), “weekend tours” and multi-day trips - mostly from 3 to 7 days. Maximum amount days on a tour, as a rule, no more than 12. Most often these are either routes by boat, or pilgrimages to remote regions of Russia, when the road takes quite a lot long time- for example, Yekaterinburg, Tobolsk and Altai.
A good pilgrimage route should be logical and complete. For example, if a pilgrim decides to visit holy places in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg or Tobolsk, it makes direct sense to go on a comprehensive trip covering all the main shrines of the Urals.
Here is an example of such a route. The journey from Moscow to Tobolsk takes about two days, depending on the train chosen. Most often it is planned to stop in Tobolsk for 2-3 days and explore nearby attractions. Then - travel to Yekaterinburg by bus or train and explore the outskirts of the city. In addition, from there it is not far to Perm, where the Belogorye monastery is located - a kind of “Ural Athos”. Thus, in one journey you can unite the Holy places of the Northern and Central Urals, as well as “attach” to it the entire path of the Royal Martyrs in the Urals and Siberia.
Where and when do they go?
If we divide pilgrimage tours on a regional basis, we can identify the destinations to which pilgrims most often go. This is, first of all, the North-West and Center of Russia, the most developed part of the country, which was back in the Middle Ages, during the emergence of Christianity and its development in Rus'. A lot of pilgrims go on a journey along the Golden Ring, Zadonsk ( Lipetsk region), Kursk and Diveevo (Nizhny Novgorod region) and, of course, in the North-Western region.
The North-West is not only Karelia (Valaam and Kizhi), but also Arkhangelsk (Solovki) and Vologda lands, Pskov and Veliky Novgorod. Pskov is interesting not only for the Pushkin Mountains and Pechora - besides them, many pilgrims visit the Talap Islands, where Father Nikolai Guryanov lived and served.
Most of the cities included in Golden ring Russia are inextricably linked with the history of Orthodoxy in Rus': they contain many shrines, and almost every temple and monastery is an object of pilgrimage. The most visited cities are Alexandrov, Sergiev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl, Uglich, Kostroma, Suzdal and Vladimir.
In addition, it should be noted that southern directions, like Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar and Arkhyz - for Lately many monasteries were restored and opened there. Altai occupies a special place; pilgrimages there are inextricably linked with the study of the traditions of local residents.
Some kind of favorable time It’s difficult to select one for travel. In the summer they travel everywhere and to more long time- from 3 to 7-12 days. In autumn and spring, as a rule, relatively short programs of 2-3 days are chosen. The only exceptions are major holidays: whether it’s a weekend or not, of great importance does not have.
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Brief overview of the Holy Places of Orthodox Russia
All Russian monasteries Orthodox Church have common principles for organizing monastic life. But it is also worth noting that each monastery has its own history and spiritual appearance. This is most clearly and vividly noticeable in the ancient monasteries - Kirillo-Belozersky (Vologda region), Valaamsky (Valaam), Pskov-Pechora (Pskov region), Holy Trinity-Sergius Lavra (Moscow region).
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Solovetsky Monastery The monastery is located on the Big Solovetsky Island in the White Sea, and the hermitages and hermitages are on other islands of the archipelago. Exactly geographical position greatly affected the history of development and fate of the monastery. The monastery was a kind of border fortress: it withstood the siege of the Livonians, Swedes and British, and from the end of the 16th century it was also used as a place of exile. After its closure in 1920, there was a camp and a special prison here.
Flying over Kolomna
Shrines of the monastery: the relics of the founders of the Solovetskys - Zosima, Savvaty and Herman (gate church of the Annunciation), particles of the relics of many revered saints, the relics of St. Eleazar of Anzersky (Holy Trinity Anzersky Skete) and St. Job of Anzersky (Golgotha-Crucifixion Skete). Holidays of the monastery: Transfiguration of the Lord - August 19, Venerable Zosima, Savvaty and Herman - August 21, Council of Solovetsky Saints - August 22, Council of New Martyrs and Confessors of Solovetsky - August 23.
Moscow
Monasteries: Svyato-Danilov - part of the relics of the blessed Prince Daniil of Moscow, Donskoy - the relics of Patriarch Tikhon, Zachatievsky - the icon of the Mother of God "Merciful", Novospassky - the icon of the Mother of God "All-Tsarina", Svyato-Pokrovsky - the relics of the blessed matron of Moscow, Novodevichy - revered icons Mother of God of Smolensk and Tikhvin.
Shrines: the relics of the righteous Alexy of Moscow (Mechev) in the Church of St. Nicholas on Maroseyka, the worship “Kiya Cross” with particles of the relics of more than 300 saints in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Krapivniki.
Moscow region
Monasteries: Trinity-Sergius Lavra, Vysotsky Bogoroditsky in Serpukhov - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice", Savvin-Storozhevsky in Zvenigorod - with the relics of St. Savva Storozhevsky, Joseph-Volotsky, Resurrection in New Jerusalem - with part of the relics of the martyr Tatiana.
Joseph-Volokolamsk Monastery
Saint Petersburg
Monasteries: Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra - the relics of the blessed prince Alexander Nevsky, St. John's - the relics of the righteous John of Kronstadt.
Shrines: the relics of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg in the chapel of Xenia of Petersburg at the Smolensk cemetery, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Joy of all who mourn with pennies” in the church in honor of this icon at the Zelenetsky courtyard, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” of Tsarskoye Selo in the academic church of the St. Petersburg Theological academy.
Other regions of Russia
Altai Territory: Theotokos-Kazan (Korobeinikovsky) Monastery - the miraculous icon of the Mother of God.
Kaluga region: Optina Hermitage, St. Paphnutius Borovsky Monastery, St. Tikhon's Assumption Hermitage.
Kostroma region: Holy Trinity Macarius-Unzhensky Monastery.
Lipetsk region: Zadonsk Nativity of the Virgin Mary Monastery.
Zadonsk, Lipetsk region
By train from Moscow (from Paveletsky or Kursky stations) first to Lipetsk, from where buses go to Zadonsk and minibuses. Another, no less convenient option is the Moscow-Voronezh intercity bus, which departs from Paveletsky Station. The price of a ticket to Zadonsk is 832 rubles. Motorists can travel from Moscow along the M-4 Don federal road (about 400 kilometers).
Pechory, Pskov region
In one of the largest monasteries in Russia, the Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky, the relics of Saint Mark, Jonah, Lazarus, Vassa, Simeon (Zhelnin), and the icons of the Dormition of the Mother of God and the Mother of God “Tenderness” are also kept. The monastery was founded in 1473.
The city of Pechory is located 43 km from Pskov. Therefore, first from Moscow we take a train to the Pskov railway station. Ticket price starts from 1,344 rubles. A regular bus leaves from the bus station almost every hour. The fare is 106 rubles.
Solovki, Arkhangelsk region
The fastest way to get to Solovki is through Arkhangelsk. A flight from Moscow will cost 5,932 rubles. Next, you need to make a transfer to a Solovetsky flight, the ticket price is about 13,000 rubles. The second option is to go through Karelia. This route is only possible in summer. First, you should take the train from Moscow to Belomorsk for 3,547 rubles. There, take a boat. The fare is 1,500 rubles.
Ipatievsky Cape, Kostroma region
The Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is kept in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Ipatiev Monastery, located on the banks of the Kostroma River near its confluence with the Volga. The monastery was founded in 1330.
You can get to Kostroma from Moscow in 6 hours by train or 7 hours by bus. Travel price according to railway will cost from 615 rubles, and a bus ticket from 913 rubles.
Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region
The Bogolyubsk Icon of the Mother of God is kept in the Holy Bogolyubsky Convent. The monastery occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky. These mansions are the only civil building of the times Ancient Rus', which has survived to our time at least partially. Near Bogolyubovo there is the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl.
You can get to Bogolyubovo from Vladimir by city bus No. 18 or No. 152 for only 22 rubles. Electric trains, trains and buses run from Moscow to Vladimir. By electric train the journey will take a little over three hours. The train costs from 539 rubles. The bus departs from the Shchelkovo bus station, the fare starts from 388 rubles.
Optina Pustyn, Kaluga region
In the Vvedensky monastery of Optina Pustyn, founded at the end of the 14th century, the relics of the Venerable Ambrose and Nektarios, the elders of Optina, rest, and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is also kept.
Optina Pustyn is located near the town of Kozelsk. You can get there from Moscow in 5 hours by bus; it departs daily from the Teply Stan bus station. The ticket price is 676 rubles. From the bus station in Kozelsk to the monastery - about three kilometers. This distance can be walked, or you can take a minibus.
Valaam, Republic of Karelia
In the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, located on the most beautiful islands of the Valaam archipelago in Lake Ladoga, rest the relics of St. Sergius and Herman of Valaam. The monastery itself was founded in 1407 and is now under the supervision and canonical control of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.
You can get to Valaam from Moscow before starting navigation on Ladoga from St. Petersburg by helicopter, but this pleasure is not cheap. IN summer period Most pilgrims reach the island by motor ships or meteors from the coastal ports of the northern Ladoga region or by motor ships departing from northern capital. The cost of such a trip is about 3,000 rubles. The cost of tours on ships from St. Petersburg starts from 7,000 rubles.
Godenovo village, Yaroslavl region
In the church in the name of St. John Chrysostom, located in Godenovo, near the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky, there is Life-giving Cross Lord's.
From Moscow you can get to the village of Godenovo by bus or by car along the Yaroslavskoye Highway. The bus from Moscow to Petrovsk departs from the Shchelkovskaya metro station; then in Petrovsk you need to change to a bus going to the village of Priozerny and get off at the Godenovo stop. Tickets to Petrovsk cost 1,352 rubles.
Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod region
In the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery, founded in 1780, the relics of St. Seraphim Sarovsky.
The village of Diveevo is located 180 km from Nizhny Novgorod. You can get from Moscow by plane or high-speed train "Lastochka". Ticket price starts from 4,800 rubles. From the bus station, which is located on Lyadov Square, buses run to Diveyevo once a day. Ticket price is about 400 rubles.
Sergiev Posad, Moscow region
In the Trinity Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, located in the city of Sergiev Posad, Moscow region, rest the relics of the founder - St. Sergius of Radonezh.
Buses of route No. 388 “Sergiev Posad - Moscow” run every 10-15 minutes from the VDNH metro station. The fare is 200 rubles. You can also get there by electric train from Yaroslavsky station. Trains depart every 20-30 minutes. The fare is 132 rubles.
Text: Pavel Ustinov
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The modern word “pilgrim” goes back to the Old Russian “palmovnik”, which, in turn, is derived from the Latin palmarius (“a person holding a palm branch”). This is what the pilgrims - participants in the religious procession in the Holy Land - were originally called. Those who sought to meet the Light in Jerusalem Christ's Resurrection, came in advance to spend the entire Holy Week in the Holy City. And since Holy Week is preceded by the holiday of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (otherwise this holiday is also called Vai Week, or in the Russian Orthodox tradition - Palm Sunday), and the main event of this day was the religious procession to the walls of Jerusalem, the pilgrims who took part in this procession carried palm branches. Almost two thousand years ago, the inhabitants of Jerusalem greeted Christ with the same branches. As a rule, in addition to various relics, pilgrims took these palm branches home with them as souvenirs.
Subsequently, pilgrims began to be called pilgrims traveling not only to Jerusalem, but also to other Christian shrines.
Pilgrimage and tourism
Nowadays, you can often hear such phrases as “pilgrimage tourism”, “pilgrimage tour”, “pilgrimage excursion” and so on. All of them stem from a misunderstanding of the essence of pilgrimage, from its rapprochement with tourism in purely external resemblance. Both pilgrimage and tourism are related to the theme of travel. However, despite the similarities, they have different nature. Even when visiting the same holy places, pilgrims and tourists do so in different ways.
Tourism is a journey for educational purposes. And one of the popular types of tourism is religious tourism. The main thing in this type of tourism is getting to know the history of holy places, the lives of saints, architecture, and church art. All this is discussed on excursions, which are the most important element of a trip for a tourist.
An excursion can also be part of a pilgrimage - but not the main one and not at all obligatory, but only auxiliary. The main thing in pilgrimage is prayer, worship and religious worship of shrines. Orthodox pilgrimage- This is part of the religious life of a believer. In the process of making a pilgrimage, the main thing during prayer is not the external performance of rituals, but the mood that reigns in the heart, the spiritual renewal that happens to an Orthodox Christian.
Where and why are they going?
If we talk about Egypt, Jordan and Israel, then trips to these territories are inextricably linked with the history of the Israeli people and with the road that Moses walked. The same can be said about traveling along the route Israel - Jordan - Syria - Lebanon. From the point of view of Christianity, all these states are on single territory Holy Land. Why? Because the Lord walked and was baptized in Jordan, and there are also places inextricably linked with the life and death of John the Baptist. Syria and Jordan are associated with the apostles Paul and Peter, who went to preach from Jerusalem.
If we talk about the spiritual content of pilgrimage trips, for example, to Greece or Italy, then they usually follow the paths of the apostles along the European part of the continent. It is this component that is the main one in tours that include these countries.
The combination of two countries such as Greece and Turkey in one pilgrimage tour also has a very clear ideological justification. As a rule, such trips take place along the route Cappadocia - Istanbul - Thessaloniki - Athens: this is the path of the Apostle Paul and his sermons. And, for example, the trip Bulgaria - Greece - Turkey is based on the Byzantine traditions of Orthodoxy. A visit to these three countries is a tribute to the memory and merits of the Slavic saints and educators Cyril and Methodius.
Combined tours around Russia are also very popular, the most popular among them are trips to the North-Western region (Konevets, Valaam, Kizhi, Solovki). The routes of such trips are determined by geographical factors, and religion with history. For example, Tobolsk, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg and Alapaevsk are very different cities, united common theme royal martyrs.
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List of Holy Springs
Source of Seraphim of Sarov in Diveevo
Seraphim of Sarov is the founder of the Diveyevo Monastery, where the Sarov Spring is located. Healing water helps with various ailments and also improves health.
In the monastery you can pray and venerate the icon of Seraphim of Sarov. It is also recommended to come to the morning Liturgy, which takes place every Sunday. You can stay in a monastery or in a hotel.
Women who want to have children, those who suffer, those who do not have their own home, and the weak come to Saint Seraphim. The elder never refused help, especially to those who keep the word of God, constantly go to Church and live according to the commandments.
Source of St. Sergius of Radonezh (Gremyachiy Klyuch waterfall)
The source is located in the village of Vzglyadnevo, and the Orthodox call this place “Malinniki”.
The Venerable Wonderworker Sergius of Radonezh is the intercessor of Rus', a defender from the misfortunes and treachery of enemies.
Many believers make a pilgrimage to him, asking for intercession and help, as well as protection from witchcraft.
It is important to know: He should pray when a relative is in prison, hospital or on the road. Also, Sergius of Radonezh heals those possessed by demons and gives them the strength to fight their passions.
The monk heals from illnesses, admonishes children and protects them from evil people, helps during childbirth.
Spring ring in Ivanovo region
The healing spring is named in honor of St. Alexander Nevsky, who was famous for the purity of his thoughts and righteous life. Nearby is a Temple containing Holy Relics.
The source saved people from terrible misfortunes, cholera epidemics and plague. Alexander Nevsky protects and covers entire settlements of Orthodox Christians, helps them in difficult work, and intercedes before God for the sick.
You can come to the spring at any time and swim in the font. Many parishioners take clean bathing clothes (nightgowns, long T-shirts) to take with them.
Water from the source has medicinal properties, relieves stomach diseases, gastritis, ulcers duodenum. But we must remember that everything is given according to the Orthodox faith.
Spring of St. David in the village of Telezh
The source is located 30 km from the village New Life in the Moscow region, in a monastery.
On the territory of the monastery there is a small chapel named after the Monk David, who helps people and prays to God for the sins of others.
He lived for many years in a monastery, leading an ascetic and secluded lifestyle. They pray to the Monk David for the children and ask for help in raising them. You can also pray to wives for their husbands, for the restoration of the family.
Visiting the source is allowed from 8 am to 9 pm. Those who want to get married or baptize a child come here.
Source of Healer Panteleimon in the village of Kalozhitsy
The healer Panteleimon heals demoniacs, possessed people, as well as those who practice magic, the occult, or resort to the help of sorcerers.
You can take a dip in the spring and take some water with you. Water beats public key and has a pleasant taste.
Arriving home, you should sprinkle the corners of the apartment with water from the source and place the Icon of Panteleimon on the iconostasis.
Source in honor of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God “Hodegetria” (Vologda region)
The source is located in the direction of the Vologda–Kirillov highway.
There is a chapel on site where you can light candles and venerate the icon. Next to the spring there is a plunge pool where you can take a deep dive.
Also, the Miraculous Stone, located near the source, is considered a shrine. The Smolensk Mother of God should pray for healing from illnesses and intercession. She is the patroness of all Orthodox families and orphans.
People pray to her and ask for children, and she also heals women’s diseases. mother of God“Hodegetria” is the patroness of the entire Vologda region.
Holy spring of St. Mitrophan of Voronezh
Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh spent a lot of time in solitary prayer. Now at this place there is a source - a sacred place.
Many believers received healing there from chronic and inflammatory diseases. Also, Saint Mitrofan treats infertile couples who do not have children.
Headaches, back pain and joint pain - everything goes away, you just need to plunge into holy water.
Saint Mitrofan cures pneumonia, colds and even relieves fever. It is necessary to give the sick person some water from the source and wipe his body with a cloth soaked in it.
Holy key (Lozhok) in the city of Iskitim
In the small village of Lozhok, Novosibirsk region, there is a Holy Spring. During the war there was a camp with prisoners there, and a spring opened at its location.
They say that the prisoners “discovered” it with their prayers. Now many believers from different cities and villages make pilgrimage trips here to gain strength.
Those who come with faith receive healing. The holy key helps people with skin diseases, gives strength, strengthens faith, and heals diseases associated with the stomach.
Miraculous spring in the village of Aleshnya
Located in the Bryansk region, water heals purulent, open, incised wounds, postoperative sutures, has an anti-inflammatory effect.
You can wash your face with holy water if you have problems with your facial skin, or, for example, make homemade ointments based on natural herbs.
The holy spring also has a strong bactericidal effect on trophic ulcers caused by diabetes.
Also, water lowers cholesterol levels in the blood and reduces blood pressure. Families with sick children often visit here.
List of Orthodox churches and monasteries (miraculous icons and relics of saints)
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Stogovo
One day, an icon of St. Nicholas miraculously appeared right in a haystack. The area and the village began to be called Stogovo. In the 17th century, a Temple was built, to which believers flock daily to venerate the miraculous icon.
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, like Seraphim of Sarov, led a hermit life for many years. The Lord gave Saint Nicholas the gift of helping people. And now the Saint, hearing the prayers of the Orthodox, intercedes before God and asks for intercession for the entire Russian people.
Note: You should pray to Saint Nicholas if you have problems buying a home, before a long trip, or during a protracted illness. The saint helps orphans, mothers raising children alone, and gives consolation to the terminally ill.
The miracle worker protects people from witchcraft and sudden death, families from divorce and children from an evil eye and intent. The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is truly a place of prayer; here you can venerate the relics and venerate the icon. It is located at the address: Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Malinniki village.
Holy Mountain Pyukhtitsa (Crane Mountain)
Although this is not Russia, but Estonia, it is still a very popular place for pilgrims.
Even the guidebooks mention this great place. On the Holy Mountain, which was called Crane, there is a Temple named in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God.
The miraculous appearance of the image of the Mother of God converted many to the Orthodox faith and gave strength to fight unclean spirits. Now Orthodox parishioners pray before the miraculous image in the Pyukhtinsky Assumption Monastery and ask her for deliverance from illnesses, help with childlessness and help in difficult life circumstances.
Also, unmarried girls they ask for a good groom and a successful marriage. In this Temple they get married and venerate the icon of the Assumption Mother of God as their intercessor.
Monastery of Alexander-Svirsky
Monastery located in Leningrad region, near the town of Lodeynoye Pole, is the monastery of St. Alexander-Svirsky.
The saint of God, the Monk Alexander, lived almost his entire life in the monastery and always helped people. He, by the will of God, built a Temple in honor of the Intercession Holy Mother of God. Now pilgrims visit holy places and venerate the relics of the Holy Elder.
The Monk Alexander of Svirsky possessed the gift of admonition and instruction. People came to him for advice and simple people, and the clergy - he never refused to help anyone. They pray to him when there are unresolved problems or difficult life circumstances, when a person does not know what to do in this or that matter.
Assumption Cathedral in Moscow
The Assumption Cathedral is located in the Moscow Kremlin. Today, services are held there in certain days. But for those wishing to venerate the shrines, the entrance is always open.
In the Assumption Cathedral there is Vladimir Icon Mother of God, who helps raise peasants good harvest, is an intercessor for those who work on the earth, protecting Orthodox Christians from infidels and persecution.
Also, in the Cathedral there is the Nail of the Lord and the staff of St. Peter. Saint Peter protects people from hunger and poverty, helps them find work and buy housing. Saint Peter should be prayed to during Lent - it helps to cope with temptations and gives strength to resist evil.
Alexander-Oshevensky Monastery
The monastery is located in the village of Oshevenskoye, Arkhangelsk region. On the territory of the monastery there are many Shrines: stones with the footprints of St. Alexander, a Holy spring and a lake, as well as the Khaluy river, which goes underground in one place and comes out in another.
There is also a well dug by Alexander Oshevensky himself.
They pray to Saint Alexander during the onset of war, as well as for safe trips and travels. Alexander Oshevensky heals people with blood diseases.
“Quick to Hear” icon of the Mother of God
Located on Holy Mount Athos in the Dohiar Monastery.
The miraculous power of the icon heals the blind and puts cripples back on their feet, helps with difficult childbirths, relieves cancer, saves them from captivity and covers children during war.
Women pray to the holy icon of the Mother of God to restore peace in the family, prosperity and resolve internecine strife. The Holy “Quick to Hear” intercedes before God for the weak and sick, lonely old people, and the disabled.
Also, “Quick to Hear” helps with natural disasters, floods, fires. She covers with her Grace and saves from sudden death.
Savva Storozhevsky (Savva Zvenigorodsky)
Wonderworker Savva Storozhevsky, Russian ascetic of the faith of Christ, patron of all those who suffer and defender of the fatherland. The monastery, named after Savva Storozhevsky, is located in the suburbs of Moscow.
Everyone who prays to the Wonderworker receives healing: he helps with oncological diseases, chronic pain, kidney and liver disease.
In addition, Savva Storozhevsky should pray for resolution of any conflict situations. The seer-elder always helped people and gave advice, and was a mentor to all sinful parishioners.
The Monk Sergei of Radonezh often communicated with the Wonderworker and shared his spiritual experience with him.
Matrona of Moscow
Saint Matronushka is the patroness of all women who want to have children. They pray to her, asking her to protect the family from ruin, to be healed of an illness, to get rid of an addiction - Elder Matrona always answers prayer!
They often pray to her that the child would do well at school, asking for help and admonition before entering university. In front of the icon, you can ask for blessings for marriage or divorce, for buying a home or car.
Small children should also be taken to the Miracle-Working Icon - Matronushka protects against sudden illnesses and early death.
Temple of the Matrona of Moscow, located on Taganka, in Moscow. There are always long queues here, and sometimes pilgrims wait for 5-6 hours to venerate the Shrine. You can come and pray at the Temple from 6 am to 8 pm.
Church of St. Panteleimon
A small Temple, named in honor of St. Panteleimon, is located in Moscow, on Nikolskaya Street, but the relics of the Healer are located in the Penza Intercession Cathedral.
Saint Panteleimon was a true companion, the patron saint of all the sick and needy. Having sold all his property, he began to help people, treated them and set them on the right path.
Great Martyr Panteleimon heals incurable diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, restores after a stroke or accident, protects pregnant women from premature birth, protects babies from sudden death.
Intercession-Tervenichesky Convent
Located in the Leningrad region, in the small village of Tervenichi. Patronesses convent The Holy Martyrs are considered to be Faith, Hope and Love.
On the territory there is a shrine - the Tervenic Icon of the Mother of God, as well as a healing spring. Pilgrims can stay at the monastery, work in the courtyard, or pray with the sisters. Divine services are held every day; the schedule can be found on the official website.
The Tervenic Icon of the Mother of God blesses all women who decide to spend their lives in a monastic monastery. It protects from devilish temptations, shelters from infidels, wars and attacks on the Orthodox faith, saves people from spiritual destruction, and instructs with the Word of God.
Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Chimeevo
The appearance of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God took place on a river in a remote Siberian village Kurgan region, in the Urals.
The miraculous icon protects Orthodox Christians from demonic attacks, children from witchcraft, and men from death in war.
The Kazan Mother of God is the intercessor of all Christians before God! She asks every day on her knees for Russia and Orthodox people. Thanks to her prayers, the Lord shows mercy and sends grace.
St. Nicholas Monastery "Holy Caves" in the village of Pokrovka
The monastery is located in Orenburg region, in the village of Pokrovka. In the “Holy Caves” there is a miraculous spring that heals those suffering from mental illness.
Thousands of believers come to the Nikolsky spring, asking St. Nicholas for a miracle. There is a bathhouse nearby where anyone can fully immerse themselves in Holy water.
Before this, you need to read the Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker, and then cross yourself 3 times. The Orthodox faith is the most powerful weapon against evil. It lifts the spirit of every person, strengthens faith in God and helps to do good deeds.
A sincere prayer addressed to God with all your heart will always be heard!
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On the vast territory of Russia there are such special places where pilgrims from different corners land. These are ancient cities with temples and churches, remote from large settlements monasteries with special abbots, holy healing springs, myrrh-streaming icons, as well as incorruptible relics of saints.
Features of pilgrimage excursions
The holy places of Russia radiate invisible good and positive energy. By making a pilgrimage, travelers not only worship shrines and become familiar with Orthodox traditions, but also cleanse themselves spiritually, restore vitality and are charged with positive emotions.
Today, in order to see holy places and make pilgrimages, it is not at all necessary to make difficult and long journeys, as before. Modern travel companies organize themed trips to the most interesting and attractive places. Such excursions to holy places take place on ships and comfortable buses.
Believers from any corner of our country can easily go to a holy place, pray, touch miraculous icons or confess in the place closest to your heart.
Tourist excursions to holy places are conducted not only for deeply religious people, but also for ordinary citizens interested in travel. In addition, excursions to holy places are very popular among schoolchildren. Such programs teach children with early childhood understand the world and choose your righteous path through life.
Pilgrimage programs can take place at any time of the year, but most often they are timed to coincide with some Orthodox event, holiday or important event. All trips are divided into multi-day, one-day and so-called “weekend tours”. It is most convenient to travel to holy places in the summer. In the warm season, you can plan long and intense programs.
The most popular holy places in Russia
1. Valaam Monastery
The Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery is known far beyond the borders of Russia and is highly revered among Russian travelers. It is located in a picturesque location in the northern part of Lake Ladoga. You can get to the island of Valaam only by boat or motor ship. On the territory of the monastery there is main temple, there are monasteries, and the relics of its founders have also been preserved. Exact date The foundation of the monastery is not known, but even at the beginning of the 16th century there was a monastery.
2. Solovetsky Monastery
In the White Sea on the Solovetsky Islands, back in 1436, three monks founded a monastery, which today is considered an important spiritual and social center. The Solovetsky monastery, in which righteous and holy people lived, preserved the relics of the founders on its territory.
To visit the monastery, permission and blessing from the abbot are required.
3. Trinity-Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad
One of the most famous and revered Russian shrines is the Holy Trinity-Sergius Lavra, founded back in 1337 Venerable Sergius Radonezh. On the unique territory of the Lavra, the ancient Trinity Cathedral, which was built back in 1422-1425, has been preserved. It is famous for the fact that the holy relics of Sergius of Radonezh are located there. In addition, the iconostasis painted by Andrei Rubev is of particular value.
In the vicinity of the monastery there is the Assumption Cathedral. Bogolyubsky and Bethany monasteries, as well as monasteries and other buildings interesting for pilgrims.
4. Tolgsky convent in the city of Yaroslavl
One of the significant shrines of the Golden Ring is the Tolginsky Convent. Thanks to its convenient location and transport accessibility, the annual flow of pilgrims and tourists here is growing from year to year. Every traveler can visit Yaroslavl and take a city tour, but the rules for visiting a convent are quite strict.
5. Optina Pustyn in Kaluga region
Optina is considered one of the important spiritual centers of our country. On its territory is the St. Vvedensky Monastery of the Optina Monastery. Optina Pustyn became most famous in Russia thanks to the famous classic writers Dostoevsky and Tolstoy.
6. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery in the Vologda region
The ancient and beautiful Kirillov Monastery is part of the complex of the museum-reserve of the same name, founded in 1924. The architectural ensemble includes a monastery, churches, majestic walls and towers. It is located on the very shore of Lake Siverskoye, which gives the museum a special charm.
The most ancient icons have been preserved in the Assumption Cathedral, the exhibition of which is organized in the bishop's chambers. And an important shrine of the Church of Cyril is the relics of Cyril of Belozersky preserved there. In the 15th-17th centuries, the monastery was one of the largest and richest in Russia. To this day it remains an important center of spiritual life.
7. Pskov-Pechersky Monastery in the Pskov region
This monastery is considered one of the largest and most famous monasteries, keeping traces of centuries-old history on its territory. On the territory there are amazing caves, as well as a cave church in the hill, which was consecrated in 1473 - the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God.
The monastery ensemble includes churches, caves, a belfry, walls and towers. The monastery has two holy springs, which are considered healing and help in the healing of believers. This is the source of the Venerable Martyr Cornias and the Life-Giving Spring.
Churches and caves are open for tourists and pilgrims to visit, church holidays Services of amazing scale and beauty are held on the territory of the complex.
Excursions to holy places
Most often, excursion programs to holy places take place in the central part of Russia and the north-west. Travelers travel along the Golden Ring, visiting cities associated with the history of Orthodoxy in Rus'. Sergiev Posad, Moscow and the Moscow region, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Veliky Novgorod, Vladimir, Vologda land, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Pskov - this is just a list of cities popular among pilgrims.
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