Remembrance Day of Sergius of Radonezh Bashny.Net

In the modern world, it is sometimes difficult for a person to find the right way, distinguish good from evil and do the right thing. Why not just in modern times, so it was thousands of years ago. And if we look for wise advice, it is in the deeds of our ancestors. It would seem that we may not know what to learn from those who lived many centuries ago, because we are better, we have developed technologies and the world has changed completely.

The world has certainly changed, but man has remained the same, as has the eternal choice between truth and lies, love and hate, good and evil. And our increased capabilities sometimes only hinder us and become a real curse. History has many examples of wisdom. That is why we need to look to the experience of people who have made the right choice.





And who else to learn from, if not from the saints, among whom, like the bright sun, shines St. Sergius of Radonezh. Editorial "Site" He will tell you why the saint is so revered by believers, what he did outstanding and what we can learn from him.

St. Sergius of Radonezh the Righteous was born in 1314 in the village of Varnitsa, in the Rostov region. He had two brothers, Stephen and Peter, and the saint was called Bartholomew at baptism. The parents of the boys were noble boyars, so they took good care of the education of their children. At the age of seven, Bartholomew was given “to study.”

Unlike the brothers, Bartholomew was given book wisdom with difficulty. The boy very much wanted to correct this and constantly prayed to God, asking him to reason and help with his studies. The Creator heard the boy’s prayers and sent him a wandering monk who blessed the boy. After that, Bartholomew began to learn quickly and successfully.





From the earliest years Bartholomew tried to help people and was distinguished by pious reflections. Therefore, after the death of his parents, he renounced his share of the inheritance and went on wanderings with his brother Stefan. They asked for the blessing of the Vladyka and retired to the remote forests near Radonezh, where they built a small cell, and then a small church of the Holy Trinity.

After a while, Stefan left his brother, unable to withstand the life of a hermit. He moved to the Moscow Epiphany monastery, and Bartholomew continued to temper his spirit. With prayer, he withstood all the trials, and in 1337 he was tonsured into a monastic rank. The ceremony took place on the day of St. Sergius and Bacchus, so the future saint received the name Sergius.

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The hermit spent more than a year in his secluded cell. He prayed, fasted and did other things in the name of the Savior. Soon the fame of the monk spread throughout Kievan Rus, and those who dreamed of saving the soul began to go to the hermit. So Sergius had followers. At first 12 monks lived in the monastery. In 1354 the Bishop of Volyn elevated Sergius to the rank of hieromonk and granted the title of abbot. Thus was born the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.

The new monastery was not easy, and often the monks suffered from lack of food. Sergius encouraged them, gave them hope, he was an example of fortitude and patience for the monks. Thanks to his prayer, the sick peasant was healed and the demonic prince came to himself. During the drought, Sergius pointed out to the novices the source into which the water began to arrive.

And once Sergius saw a bear at the cells, weakened from hunger. And I regretted eating a grain of bread. The bear ate the bread peacefully, and then began to visit the monk. Sergius always served the beast bread, and soon the bear became tame.





The saint distinguished himself by the fact that he took money for the construction and maintenance of the temple not from alms, but earned by humble labor. Many abbots condemned him for this, because this way of life contradicted Orthodox customs. But he was supported by the Most Pure Virgin herself. Tradition says that she appeared to the preacher during the all-night vigil, blessed the monastery and promised that the Lavra would no longer need anything.

Even during his lifetime, the monk received the gift of miracle-working. He resurrected a child whom his desperate father thought was lost forever. The fame of the monk began to spread, and people began to bring patients to him. No one left the saint without being healed. Everyone glorified and venerated the saint, but human glory cared little about him. He remained a model of humility.





The ascetic also contributed to the unification of the princes to fight the Tatars. He instructed the army before the battle of Kulikovo, and during the battle together with the monks served a prayer service, grieving for the fallen and praying to the Lord for victory. In 1385, Sergius went to Ryazan, where his wise advice helped prevent a war between Moscow and Novgorod.

Metropolitan Alexy highly appreciated Sergius’ actions and proposed to become his successor. But the saint refused this honor, choosing a simple life in the monastery. The elder died on September 25, 1392. Long before that, he had foreseen his death, so he appointed the next abbot in advance. Before leaving, he gathered all the monks and gave them his final instructions.

Sergius of Radonezh was buried in the church he founded. But the story didn't end there. After 30 years, the monks began to build a new temple on the site of an old wooden cell. Then the ascetic appeared in a dream to one of the laity with a request to take his body from the ground flooded with groundwater. The monks opened the grave of the righteous man and saw that his body and vestments had not decayed. The relics were removed and transferred to the cathedral, where they are still.





This happened on July 18, so it is on this day that St. Sergius of Radonezh is celebrated. The monk marked the beginning of a new era of Russian monasticism. His disciples continued the work of the saint and founded many monasteries and temples, which are known to this day. In 1452, Sergius of Radonezh was listed as a saint.

Now we have to be inspired by the example of humility and strength of the spirit of the saint and offer him prayers. The righteous man helps in the most difficult life situations, protects widows and children, protects men bearing the same name. Sergius experienced difficulty in assimilating knowledge, but thanks to perseverance he overcame this difficulty, so students and students turn to him for help in assimilating knowledge.

So, whenever it is difficult and necessary forces, you can turn with prayer to Sergius of Radonezh. He will give you strength, patience and humility. May this prayer help you in everything.





Prayer to Sergius of Radonezh “O St. Sergius of Radonezh!” Forgive us our sins, free and involuntary! O St. Sergius of Radonezh, hear my prayer, I ask you with all your heart, help the servant of God (name) to pass in difficult teaching. Confidence and clarity of mind, intelligence and attention. Help me gather my thoughts. I trust in your mercy, help the servant of God. Give help in all matters, good luck. Protect. Rescue your prayers from all misfortunes and misfortunes, do not forgive your sins. St. Sergius of Radonezh! In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit! Amen. Amen. Amen.

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