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Traditions on the Day of St. Xenia of Petersburg
Xenia of St. Petersburg during her lifetime earned the love and veneration of believers. The people affectionately call her Xenyushka the Blessed One, her icons stand in temples and houses, prayers are offered to her and ask for help. On February 6, the Orthodox Church celebrates Remembrance Day Saint Xenia of Petersburg.
Today. "Site" He recalls the life of Saint Xenia and tells what to ask of her and what miracles to expect on this day.
The whole Orthodox world knows Xenia of Petersburg. Her main feat is the voluntary renunciation of worldly goods and a comfortable life after great grief. Who is this woman and what do we know about her?
Saint Xenia was born between 1719 and 1730. Upon reaching adulthood, she married the court singer Colonel Andrei Petrov. However, their happiness was short-lived, Xenia’s husband died when she was only 26 years old. Sudden grief struck Xenia so much that she decided to abandon all joys and worldly pleasures.
Xenia undertook a heavy feat of foolishness: she seemed crazy to everyone, especially relatives and friends, but this she tried to pray for the sins of her husband and devote herself to the spiritual world. Soon the future saint gave away all her possessions, gave the house to her good friend and went on wanderings.
Dressed in the robes of her husband (laundry, caftan and kamzol), she began to assure everyone that her husband was not dying at all, he was alive, and his wife Ksenia Grigorievna went to God. Soon she stopped responding to her name at all, but always answered when she was called Andrei Fedorovich.
Being homeless, the woman wandered the streets all day, mainly in the area of Matthew Church. People at first mocked Xenia for her country of dress and incomprehensible speeches, but soon got used to it. Seeing that the woman lives on the street, they brought her clothes, money and food, but she refused everything. She took only coins with the image of the rider and distributed them to the poor.
For a long time, no one knew where she was sleeping. Over time, not only residents of the city, but also the local police became interested in this. After following her, they found out that every night, despite the weather and season, Xenia went to the field and in prayer stood on her knees until the morning.
Saint Xenia sometimes came to visit friends, and people began to notice that after that in those houses there is a happy event. If she bought something from a shop, then there was a trade. People began to notice this and tried to somehow help Xenia to get a piece of her blessing.
For patience and feat, the Lord gave Xenia the gift of insight into the future. One day she went to her friend Paraskeva, who was barren, and told her to go to the cemetery, saying that the Lord sends her a son. Paraskeva was surprised, but listened and went to the specified place. Right before her eyes, a young pregnant woman was hit by a cab driver’s horse and, having given birth to a child, died. After that, Paraskeva took the boy to her upbringing.
Before Christmas 1762, Saint Xenia walked around St. Petersburg, urging everyone to bake pancakes. She said, “Bake pancakes, tomorrow all Russia will bake pancakes.” The next day, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna departed to God.
In the seventy-first year of her life, the saint died. She was buried in the Smolensk cemetery, where during her lifetime she helped build a church. Even after the death of Xenia, miracles did not stop. People began to walk to her grave, asking for help, healing and other blessings. Over time, a chapel with an oak iconostasis appeared in that place, people still flock to it.
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In 1988, Blessed Xenia was canonized and declared a saint. The entire Orthodox world celebrates February 6 Remembrance Day of Ksenia St. Petersburg. Every year on this day at the Smolensk cemetery you can see believers who came to pray to the saint and honor her memory.
Pilgrims go to the tomb of Xenia to ask for healing, family happiness and help. The saint herself is an example of the greatest love, because she is considered the patroness of family ties. She is asked for a happy marriage and healthy children. Xenia is said to help all young women who want to have a baby.
To ask the saint for what he wants, it is not necessary to go to the place of her burial. Go to church, light a candle and pray for what you want. Most often, Xenia is asked to heal loved ones, establish family relationships or bring love. In addition, the saint is asked for luck in business.
The saint during her life helped everyone she could, and after her death she will not refuse help. It is important to turn to her with bright thoughts and ask for what you really want. The saint will hear your prayer.
Listen to this prayer and then offer it. Saint Xenia of Petersburg. She can heal!
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St. Xenia the Blessed went through a difficult journey full of trials, but in the end she was rewarded for her feat. Throughout her life, she was able to fulfill her duty and help many people, healing them and helping them in their affairs. Let us remember her and honor her memory!
The lives of saints are one of the best sources of wisdom. A clear example of this is the life of Sergius of Radonezh, who is remembered and loved by Orthodox believers to this day.
The monks and elders of Athos believe that the main salvation of each person is his faith. Their teachings are permeated with age-old wisdom and decades lived away from the worldly bustle.
Did you like the article? Be sure to share with friends so that everyone learns about the feat of St. Xenia and remembers her.
Today. "Site" He recalls the life of Saint Xenia and tells what to ask of her and what miracles to expect on this day.
The whole Orthodox world knows Xenia of Petersburg. Her main feat is the voluntary renunciation of worldly goods and a comfortable life after great grief. Who is this woman and what do we know about her?
Saint Xenia was born between 1719 and 1730. Upon reaching adulthood, she married the court singer Colonel Andrei Petrov. However, their happiness was short-lived, Xenia’s husband died when she was only 26 years old. Sudden grief struck Xenia so much that she decided to abandon all joys and worldly pleasures.
Xenia undertook a heavy feat of foolishness: she seemed crazy to everyone, especially relatives and friends, but this she tried to pray for the sins of her husband and devote herself to the spiritual world. Soon the future saint gave away all her possessions, gave the house to her good friend and went on wanderings.
Dressed in the robes of her husband (laundry, caftan and kamzol), she began to assure everyone that her husband was not dying at all, he was alive, and his wife Ksenia Grigorievna went to God. Soon she stopped responding to her name at all, but always answered when she was called Andrei Fedorovich.
Being homeless, the woman wandered the streets all day, mainly in the area of Matthew Church. People at first mocked Xenia for her country of dress and incomprehensible speeches, but soon got used to it. Seeing that the woman lives on the street, they brought her clothes, money and food, but she refused everything. She took only coins with the image of the rider and distributed them to the poor.
For a long time, no one knew where she was sleeping. Over time, not only residents of the city, but also the local police became interested in this. After following her, they found out that every night, despite the weather and season, Xenia went to the field and in prayer stood on her knees until the morning.
Saint Xenia sometimes came to visit friends, and people began to notice that after that in those houses there is a happy event. If she bought something from a shop, then there was a trade. People began to notice this and tried to somehow help Xenia to get a piece of her blessing.
For patience and feat, the Lord gave Xenia the gift of insight into the future. One day she went to her friend Paraskeva, who was barren, and told her to go to the cemetery, saying that the Lord sends her a son. Paraskeva was surprised, but listened and went to the specified place. Right before her eyes, a young pregnant woman was hit by a cab driver’s horse and, having given birth to a child, died. After that, Paraskeva took the boy to her upbringing.
Before Christmas 1762, Saint Xenia walked around St. Petersburg, urging everyone to bake pancakes. She said, “Bake pancakes, tomorrow all Russia will bake pancakes.” The next day, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna departed to God.
In the seventy-first year of her life, the saint died. She was buried in the Smolensk cemetery, where during her lifetime she helped build a church. Even after the death of Xenia, miracles did not stop. People began to walk to her grave, asking for help, healing and other blessings. Over time, a chapel with an oak iconostasis appeared in that place, people still flock to it.
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In 1988, Blessed Xenia was canonized and declared a saint. The entire Orthodox world celebrates February 6 Remembrance Day of Ksenia St. Petersburg. Every year on this day at the Smolensk cemetery you can see believers who came to pray to the saint and honor her memory.
Pilgrims go to the tomb of Xenia to ask for healing, family happiness and help. The saint herself is an example of the greatest love, because she is considered the patroness of family ties. She is asked for a happy marriage and healthy children. Xenia is said to help all young women who want to have a baby.
To ask the saint for what he wants, it is not necessary to go to the place of her burial. Go to church, light a candle and pray for what you want. Most often, Xenia is asked to heal loved ones, establish family relationships or bring love. In addition, the saint is asked for luck in business.
The saint during her life helped everyone she could, and after her death she will not refuse help. It is important to turn to her with bright thoughts and ask for what you really want. The saint will hear your prayer.
Listen to this prayer and then offer it. Saint Xenia of Petersburg. She can heal!
about:blank
St. Xenia the Blessed went through a difficult journey full of trials, but in the end she was rewarded for her feat. Throughout her life, she was able to fulfill her duty and help many people, healing them and helping them in their affairs. Let us remember her and honor her memory!
The lives of saints are one of the best sources of wisdom. A clear example of this is the life of Sergius of Radonezh, who is remembered and loved by Orthodox believers to this day.
The monks and elders of Athos believe that the main salvation of each person is his faith. Their teachings are permeated with age-old wisdom and decades lived away from the worldly bustle.
Did you like the article? Be sure to share with friends so that everyone learns about the feat of St. Xenia and remembers her.
