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Holy places of Russia
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Holy places of the Russian Orthodox Church: picturesque temples, monasteries and peaceful abode far from the Madding crowd and chaos. We chose 7 places in Russia where you can escape from negative emotions and bustle of the big city to venerate the Holy icons and relics, to stay in silence and find inner harmony.
Solovki
Solovetsky archipelago in the White sea, the cold always seemed to be people beyond, a mystical land. The ancient inhabitants of Pomerania built on Solovki labyrinths (their purpose is still not solved), constructed mounds, performed pagan rites. The first Orthodox monks have reached remote Islands in the 15th century — and then was founded the Solovetsky monastery, soon became one of the main spiritual and cultural centers of Russian North.
In addition to monastic life, and civil: from the end of the 16th century the monastery kept the troops, reflecting attack neighbors to the North. Solovki is known as a place of reference. In the Soviet years, the monastery became part of the sad camp stories, then experienced a second birth — and the ancient walls go back to the old spirit. To get a feel for their authentic atmosphere, there is a need to spend at least a week. Don't forget to bring repellent and warm, waterproof clothing — there are severe.
How to get there: by plane from Arkhangelsk (winter), on the boat from Kem and Belomorsk (June to August). The nearest airports are: Petrozavodsk, Arkhangelsk.
Kizhi
Transfiguration Church in Kizhi — is completely made of wood, crowned with 22 chapters — like a magical Palace from a fairy tale. The impression is strengthened, if not too lazy to get up early in the morning when on lake Onega blurry fog. According to legend, when the Church was built, one of the masters, having finished the work, threw the axe into the river and said, "it was Not like this never will be over!" Near the second Church of the intercession, the current after a long break, and between them is the belfry, the newest building of the ensemble. Contrary to popular belief, the construction of Kizhi nails still were used: at first wooden, and later iron nails are fixed tines — wooden plates on the domes.
How to get there: from Petrozavodsk from may to September you can sail on a "meteor" or "comet". Winter Kizhi by boat on airbags and flying helicopters. Separate pleasure — to go on the boat cruise from St. Petersburg with a visit to the Valaam and Kizhi. The nearest airports are: Petrozavodsk, Saint-Petersburg.
Optina
Optina idyllic: pine forest, frisky river Zhizdra, and on the other shore — the fields of paintings by Levitan. According to legend, was founded by OPTA, the repentant leader of a gang of robbers. As a monk he took the name Macarius, so deserts the first time called Makarioi.
The monastery is famous for the tradition of eldership, which began in 1829 put the elder Leonid. Optina elders had a huge impact on the minds of people of different classes. Been here three times Gogol. After visiting Optina born "the Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoevsky. A special relationship with the monastery (as, indeed, with the Church in General) was Lev Tolstoy.
In Soviet times the tradition was interrupted, but in 1988 the monastery was again opened to the parishioners and pilgrims who line up in long queues to venerate the relics of the famous Optina elder St. Ambrose.
How to get there: by bus, car or train to the city, where the monastery is a few kilometers (walking bus). The nearest airports are: Kursk, Moscow.
Diveevo
In the South of the Nizhny Novgorod region is the fourth (after Iberia, Athos and Kiev-Pechersk Lavra) the earthly destiny of the virgin. About 1760 the nun Alexandra of Florovsky monastery in Kiev, there were two visions. In the first the mother of God sent her on a long journey, and when Alexander got to the village of Diveevo, he heard a second indication: to establish a monastery.
In 1789 the convent had taken under his wing Hierodeacon Seraphim, which with time will become one of the most revered Russian saints. Seraphim of Sarov the miracle-working relics are still kept in diveevskiy monastery. Do not miss the opportunity to get water from the healing springs and walk along the groove created when the monk Seraphim. According to legend, he ordered the sisters to dig groove where the virgin Mary, and told what he has "and Athos, Kiev and Jerusalem."
How to get there: by car — through Murom or Ryazan, Shatsk; by train — to the city of Arzamas, further by bus or taxi. The nearest airports are: Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow.
The Pskovo-Pechersk monastery
The Pskovo-Pechersk monastery was never closed after all 5 centuries of its history — even during the Soviet anti-Catholic persecution. These dungeons (and "Pechera" in old Russian means "cave") in the 14th century found the peasant Ivan Dementiev. Above the entrance he saw the inscription "God created the cave".
Who and when did this inscription is unknown, but it is said that these caves were once saved the monks of the Kiev-Pechersk monastery. And the true story of the Pskov-caves monastery began later — with father John, who, along with wife Maria (in the vows they have taken the names Jonah and Vassa) dug a cave in the sandy hill and built there the Church of the assumption.
Later it was discovered a marvelous feature of these caves (the bodies of the dead they do not decay), and dungeons were used as tombs. Today in the assumption Cathedral, long ago enlarged and converted, are stored the main relic of the monastery — the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "assumption" and "Tenderness" icon of St. Nicholas.
How to get there: by train or plane to Pskov, then bus or taxi to Pechora. The nearest airports are: Pskov, St. Petersburg.
The Trinity-Sergius Lavra
In the Trinity-Sergius Lavra need to visit at least once in your life. This is one of the largest Russian monasteries, a treasure trove of ancient art and the world heritage site of UNESCO. In 1337 brothers Bartholomew (the future St. Sergius of Radonezh) and Stefan settled on the hill Makovets river Konchury and founded the Trinity desert.
Reached the monks, and gradually, the monastery became the spiritual center of the first land in Moscow, and then and the Russian state: the decisive political questions, blessed princes on camping trips, was crowned Tsar. Modern Laurel — is not the same solitary abode, but among the crowd of parishioners feel that the place is special, sacred. Clearly the entire atmosphere is felt in the white stone Trinity Cathedral: the oldest Cathedral of the monastery to venerate the reliquary with the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh and enjoy the five-tier iconostasis of work of Andrei Rublev.
How to get there: by car, bus or train to Sergiev Posad. Lavra is located in the heart of the city. The nearest major airports are in Moscow.
Nilova Pustyn
Beautiful Seliger region halfway between Moscow and St. Petersburg is not only the exceptional beauty of the lake and a perfect place for camping. On the island of Stolobny 10 km from Ostashkov is situated Nilo-Stolobenskaya deserts. In 1528 in these parts settled nil. The first winter he spent in the cave, then he built a hut and chapel.
After the death of the monk on the tiny island began to flock to the hermits and pilgrims, in 1594, opened a monastery, and over time the deserts became one of the most revered monasteries in Russia. In the 20th century the Hermitage was destroyed, but after the collapse of the USSR, it has resumed service. To venerate the relics of St. Nile in the Epiphany Cathedral, the bell tower which offers breathtaking views of the surroundings.
How to get there: by car, train or bus to Ostashkov, then 22 km to the monastery (a few times a day goes a bus). The nearest major airports are in Moscow. published
Ancient tower-Nuraghe in Sardinia
Rainbow of stars: the milky Way over the largest salt flat in the world
P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©
Source: www.skyscanner.ru/news/svyatye-mesta-rossii
Solovki
Solovetsky archipelago in the White sea, the cold always seemed to be people beyond, a mystical land. The ancient inhabitants of Pomerania built on Solovki labyrinths (their purpose is still not solved), constructed mounds, performed pagan rites. The first Orthodox monks have reached remote Islands in the 15th century — and then was founded the Solovetsky monastery, soon became one of the main spiritual and cultural centers of Russian North.
In addition to monastic life, and civil: from the end of the 16th century the monastery kept the troops, reflecting attack neighbors to the North. Solovki is known as a place of reference. In the Soviet years, the monastery became part of the sad camp stories, then experienced a second birth — and the ancient walls go back to the old spirit. To get a feel for their authentic atmosphere, there is a need to spend at least a week. Don't forget to bring repellent and warm, waterproof clothing — there are severe.
How to get there: by plane from Arkhangelsk (winter), on the boat from Kem and Belomorsk (June to August). The nearest airports are: Petrozavodsk, Arkhangelsk.
Kizhi
Transfiguration Church in Kizhi — is completely made of wood, crowned with 22 chapters — like a magical Palace from a fairy tale. The impression is strengthened, if not too lazy to get up early in the morning when on lake Onega blurry fog. According to legend, when the Church was built, one of the masters, having finished the work, threw the axe into the river and said, "it was Not like this never will be over!" Near the second Church of the intercession, the current after a long break, and between them is the belfry, the newest building of the ensemble. Contrary to popular belief, the construction of Kizhi nails still were used: at first wooden, and later iron nails are fixed tines — wooden plates on the domes.
How to get there: from Petrozavodsk from may to September you can sail on a "meteor" or "comet". Winter Kizhi by boat on airbags and flying helicopters. Separate pleasure — to go on the boat cruise from St. Petersburg with a visit to the Valaam and Kizhi. The nearest airports are: Petrozavodsk, Saint-Petersburg.
Optina
Optina idyllic: pine forest, frisky river Zhizdra, and on the other shore — the fields of paintings by Levitan. According to legend, was founded by OPTA, the repentant leader of a gang of robbers. As a monk he took the name Macarius, so deserts the first time called Makarioi.
The monastery is famous for the tradition of eldership, which began in 1829 put the elder Leonid. Optina elders had a huge impact on the minds of people of different classes. Been here three times Gogol. After visiting Optina born "the Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoevsky. A special relationship with the monastery (as, indeed, with the Church in General) was Lev Tolstoy.
In Soviet times the tradition was interrupted, but in 1988 the monastery was again opened to the parishioners and pilgrims who line up in long queues to venerate the relics of the famous Optina elder St. Ambrose.
How to get there: by bus, car or train to the city, where the monastery is a few kilometers (walking bus). The nearest airports are: Kursk, Moscow.
Diveevo
In the South of the Nizhny Novgorod region is the fourth (after Iberia, Athos and Kiev-Pechersk Lavra) the earthly destiny of the virgin. About 1760 the nun Alexandra of Florovsky monastery in Kiev, there were two visions. In the first the mother of God sent her on a long journey, and when Alexander got to the village of Diveevo, he heard a second indication: to establish a monastery.
In 1789 the convent had taken under his wing Hierodeacon Seraphim, which with time will become one of the most revered Russian saints. Seraphim of Sarov the miracle-working relics are still kept in diveevskiy monastery. Do not miss the opportunity to get water from the healing springs and walk along the groove created when the monk Seraphim. According to legend, he ordered the sisters to dig groove where the virgin Mary, and told what he has "and Athos, Kiev and Jerusalem."
How to get there: by car — through Murom or Ryazan, Shatsk; by train — to the city of Arzamas, further by bus or taxi. The nearest airports are: Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow.
The Pskovo-Pechersk monastery
The Pskovo-Pechersk monastery was never closed after all 5 centuries of its history — even during the Soviet anti-Catholic persecution. These dungeons (and "Pechera" in old Russian means "cave") in the 14th century found the peasant Ivan Dementiev. Above the entrance he saw the inscription "God created the cave".
Who and when did this inscription is unknown, but it is said that these caves were once saved the monks of the Kiev-Pechersk monastery. And the true story of the Pskov-caves monastery began later — with father John, who, along with wife Maria (in the vows they have taken the names Jonah and Vassa) dug a cave in the sandy hill and built there the Church of the assumption.
Later it was discovered a marvelous feature of these caves (the bodies of the dead they do not decay), and dungeons were used as tombs. Today in the assumption Cathedral, long ago enlarged and converted, are stored the main relic of the monastery — the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "assumption" and "Tenderness" icon of St. Nicholas.
How to get there: by train or plane to Pskov, then bus or taxi to Pechora. The nearest airports are: Pskov, St. Petersburg.
The Trinity-Sergius Lavra
In the Trinity-Sergius Lavra need to visit at least once in your life. This is one of the largest Russian monasteries, a treasure trove of ancient art and the world heritage site of UNESCO. In 1337 brothers Bartholomew (the future St. Sergius of Radonezh) and Stefan settled on the hill Makovets river Konchury and founded the Trinity desert.
Reached the monks, and gradually, the monastery became the spiritual center of the first land in Moscow, and then and the Russian state: the decisive political questions, blessed princes on camping trips, was crowned Tsar. Modern Laurel — is not the same solitary abode, but among the crowd of parishioners feel that the place is special, sacred. Clearly the entire atmosphere is felt in the white stone Trinity Cathedral: the oldest Cathedral of the monastery to venerate the reliquary with the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh and enjoy the five-tier iconostasis of work of Andrei Rublev.
How to get there: by car, bus or train to Sergiev Posad. Lavra is located in the heart of the city. The nearest major airports are in Moscow.
Nilova Pustyn
Beautiful Seliger region halfway between Moscow and St. Petersburg is not only the exceptional beauty of the lake and a perfect place for camping. On the island of Stolobny 10 km from Ostashkov is situated Nilo-Stolobenskaya deserts. In 1528 in these parts settled nil. The first winter he spent in the cave, then he built a hut and chapel.
After the death of the monk on the tiny island began to flock to the hermits and pilgrims, in 1594, opened a monastery, and over time the deserts became one of the most revered monasteries in Russia. In the 20th century the Hermitage was destroyed, but after the collapse of the USSR, it has resumed service. To venerate the relics of St. Nile in the Epiphany Cathedral, the bell tower which offers breathtaking views of the surroundings.
How to get there: by car, train or bus to Ostashkov, then 22 km to the monastery (a few times a day goes a bus). The nearest major airports are in Moscow. published
Ancient tower-Nuraghe in Sardinia
Rainbow of stars: the milky Way over the largest salt flat in the world
P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©
Source: www.skyscanner.ru/news/svyatye-mesta-rossii
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