1. Diveevo
Where is? Nizhny Novgorod region, Diveevsky district.
What is holiness? Diveevo is called the Fourth Lot of the Mother of God on earth. The main shrine of the Diveyevo monastery is the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov. The Holy Elder invisibly but clearly consoles, admonishes, heals, opening the hardened souls of people who come to him to Divine love, and leads to the Orthodox faith, to the Church, which is the foundation and affirmation of the Russian land. Pilgrims come to fetch holy water from 4 springs, venerate the relics and walk along the holy ditch, which, according to legend, the Antichrist will not be able to cross.
2. Optina Pustyn
Where is? Kaluga region.
What is holiness? The Holy Vvedenskaya Optina Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Russia, located on the banks of the Zhizdra River near the city of Kozelsk. The origins of Optina remain unknown. It can be assumed that it was built not by princes and boyars, but by the ascetics themselves, by calling from above through repentant tears, labor and prayer. The Optina elders had enormous influence on the minds of people of various classes. Gogol was here three times. After visiting the Optina Hermitage, Dostoevsky’s “The Brothers Karamazov” was born. Leo Tolstoy had a special relationship with the monastery (as, indeed, with the church in general).
3. Nilo-Stolobenskaya desert
Where is? Stolobny Island, Svetlitsa Peninsula, Lake Seliger.
What is holiness? The monastery is called the Nile Hermitage after the Monk Nile, who lived on the island for 27 years and bequeathed to build a monastery. In 1555, Neil reposed and was buried on Stolobny Island. After the death of the saint, prayer hermits began to settle on the island near his grave, and the monastery was founded by them. Before the revolution, the Nilo-Stolobensky monastery was among the most revered in Russia; thousands of people came here every year. In 1828, Emperor Alexander I visited the monastery.
After the revolution the monastery had difficult fate. It managed to be a colony, a hospital, a prisoner of war camp, and a camp site. During archaeological excavations on the territory of the monastery, it was established that in the 18th century the largest workshop at that time for the production of pectoral crosses operated here. Only in 1990, the Nilova Hermitage was again transferred to the Orthodox Church, and in 1995 the relics of St. Nil were returned here.
4. Kizhi
Where is? Kizhi Island, Lake Onega.
What is holiness? Many people believe that Kizhi is a beautiful temple somewhere in the North. In fact, this is a whole reserve in which everyday life and unique wooden architecture. The center and main monument of the museum was the Kizhi churchyard with the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It was founded in 1714 and built without a single nail or foundation. The most remarkable thing is that even in Soviet years the shrine was not touched - they even left the iconostasis with one hundred and two images. The entire Kizhi ensemble is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can get to the island in summer by rocket from Petrozavodsk and in winter along an ice track from the village. Great Lip.
5. Solovetsky Monastery
Where is? White Sea.
What is holiness? Even in pagan times, the Solovetsky Islands were strewn with temples, and the ancient Sami considered this place holy. Already in the 15th century, a monastery arose here, which soon became a major spiritual and social center. A pilgrimage to the Solovetsky Monastery has always been a great feat, which only a few dared to undertake. Thanks to this, until the beginning of the 20th century, the monks managed to preserve a special atmosphere here, which, oddly enough, did not disappear over the years of hard times. Today, not only pilgrims come here, but also scientists, researchers, and historians.
6. Trinity-Sergius Lavra
Where is? Moscow region, Sergiev Posad.
What is holiness? This monastery is rightfully considered the spiritual center of Russia. The history of the monastery is inextricably linked with the fate of the country - here Dmitry Donskoy received a blessing for the Battle of Kulikovo, local monks, together with troops, defended themselves against the Polish-Lithuanian invaders for two years, here the future Tsar Peter I took the oath of boyars. To this day, pilgrims from all over the Orthodox world people come here to pray and feel the grace of this place.
7. Pskov-Pechersky Monastery
Where is? Pechory.
What is holiness? The Pskov-Pechersky Monastery is one of the oldest and most famous Russian monasteries. In 1473, the cave church of the Assumption, excavated by the Monk Jonah in a sandstone hill, was consecrated here. This year is considered the year the monastery was founded. The hill in which the Assumption Church and the caves created by God are located is called the Holy Mountain. There are two holy springs on the territory of the monastery. A special feature of the Pskov-Pechersk monastery is that it has never been closed in its entire history. During the interwar period (from February 1920 to January 1945) it was located within Estonia, thanks to which it was preserved.
8. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
Where is? Vologda region, Kirillovsky district.
What is holiness? The Kirillo-Belozersk monastery is a city within a city, the largest monastery in Europe. The gigantic fortress has withstood enemy siege more than once - two cars can easily pass each other on its three-story walls. Took tonsure here richest people of its time, and the sovereign’s criminals were kept in the dungeons. Ivan the Terrible himself favored the monastery and invested considerable funds in it.
There is a strange energy here that gives peace. Next door are two more pearls of the North - Ferapontov and Goritsky monasteries. The first is famous for its ancient cathedrals and frescoes of Dionysius, and the second for nuns from noble families. Those who have visited the vicinity of Kirillov at least once return back.
9. Verkhoturye
Where is? Sverdlovsk region, Verkhoturye district.
What is holiness? Once upon a time there was one of the main Ural fortresses, from which several buildings remain (the local Kremlin is the smallest in the country). However, this small town became famous not for its glorious history, but for its large concentration of Orthodox churches and monasteries. In the 19th century, Verkhoturye became a center of pilgrimage. In 1913, the third largest cathedral of the Russian Empire, the Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral, was built here. Not far from the city, in the village of Merkushino, lived the wonderworker Simeon of Verkhoturye, the patron saint of the Urals. People from all over the country come to pray at the relics of the saint - it is believed that they cure diseases.
10. Valaam
Where is? Ladoga lake.
What is holiness? Valaam is one of two “monastic republics” that existed in Russia. The time of foundation of the Orthodox monastery on the islands is unknown. At the beginning of the 16th century, the monastery already existed; V XV-XVI centuries About a dozen future saints lived in the monastery, including, for example, the future founder of another “monastic republic” Savvaty Solovetsky (until 1429) and Alexander Svirsky. It was at this time that monastic hermitages appeared in large numbers on the neighboring islands.
Unlike the Solovetsky archipelago, where the owner is a museum-reserve, on Valaam monastic traditions have been revived almost completely. All the monasteries operate here, the monastery also performs administrative functions on the islands, and the vast majority of visitors to Valaam are pilgrims. Throughout the entire area of the island there are monasteries, “branches” of the monastery, about ten in total. The incomparable nature of the Valaam archipelago - a kind of “quintessence” of the nature of South Karelia - contributes to the pilgrim’s desire to move away from the bustle of the world and come to himself.
11. Pustozersk
Where is? Actually nowhere. Pustozersk is a disappeared city in the lower reaches of the Pechora, in the Zapolyarny region of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug. It is located 20 km from the present city of Naryan-Mar.
What is holiness? Pustozersk was the place where Archpriest Avvakum lived in exile in an earthen pit for 15 years, wrote his life and was burned. Pustozersk is still a place of Old Believer pilgrimage and is revered by them as a holy place. A chapel and a refectory were built here, and there are memorial crosses.
12. Rogozhskaya Sloboda
Where is? Moscow.
What is holiness? Rogozhskaya Sloboda is the historical spiritual center of the Russian Old Believers. In 1771, the Old Believer Rogozhskoye cemetery was founded near the Rogozhskaya outpost; a quarantine facility, a hospital and a small chapel were built here. Then, at the turn of the 18th–19th centuries, two cathedrals were built near the cemetery - Pokrovsky and Rozhdestvensky, the St. Nicholas Chapel was rebuilt in stone, houses for clergy and a clergy, monastic cells, six almshouses and many private and merchant houses were erected next to the churches. For two centuries, the Intercession Cathedral was the largest Orthodox church in Moscow, accommodating up to 7,000 believers at a time. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the number of Old Believers living in the vicinity of Rogozhsky reached 30,000 people.
13. Great Bulgars
Where is? Republic of Tatarstan, 140 km from Kazan.
What is holiness? Bulgar, one of the greatest cities of the Middle Ages, is today an important place of worship for Muslims in Russia. In addition to the ancient ruins, what remains from Great Bulgaria is the village of Bolgari and the walls of a large mosque with a minaret from the 13th century. Across the road from the entrance to the mosque is the well-preserved Northern Mausoleum. To the east of the mosque is the Eastern Mausoleum. The White Mosque is located near the entrance to Bolgar, at the South Gate of the Bulgarian Museum-Reserve. The architectural complex consists of the building of the mosque itself, the mufti's residence and madrasah, and the surrounding prayer area.
14. Aulia Spring
Where is? Republic of Bashkiria, Mount Aushtau.
What is holiness? Aulia is translated from Bashkir as “saint”. This spring is believed to have healing properties. It flows for just over 30 days in late May and early June and attracts tens of thousands of people every year. People bathe in it in the spring and drink the sacred water, which they believe can get rid of kidney stones, as well as treat respiratory and stomach diseases. In spring, the spring water is said to acquire its healing properties only after May 15th.
The ascent to Mount Aushtau consists of two stages: the first is to reach the sacred spring, the second is to climb to the top of the mountain, where there are three graves, which, according to legend, contain the remains of three Islamic missionaries from the city of Osh, killed in the 13th century by local residents. After repentance, the same local residents buried Sheikh Muhammad Ramazan al-Ush and his companions on the top of a mountain, on the slopes of which a sacred spring appeared.
15. Mausoleum of Hussein-Bek
Where is? Republic of Bashkiria, 40 km from Ufa.
What is holiness? The mausoleum is located at the Akzirat cemetery. According to legend, it was built in the 14th century for Hadji Hussein Bek, the first imam on the territory of modern Bashkiria. The order to build the mausoleum was given by Tamerlane himself. Not far from the mausoleum there are several tombstones with inscriptions in Arabic. It is believed that Tamerlane’s commanders were marked this way.
The Mausoleum of Hussein Beg is one of the most sacred Muslim sites in Russia. Just 10 km from this place there is another ancient mausoleum - the grave of Turukhan. According to some historians, he was a descendant of Genghis Khan. According to historians, Turukhan, like Hussein Bey, was an enlightened Muslim ruler.
16. Ziyarat Kunta-Hadji Kishieva
Where is? Chechen Republic, village of Khadzhi.
What is holiness? There are 59 holy burial places, ziyarat, in Chechnya. Ziyarat Kunta-Hadji Kishieva is the most revered of them. In the 19th century, the village of Khadzhi was the birthplace of the Sufi sheikh Kunta-Hadzhi Kishiev, a Chechen saint and missionary who preached zikr ("remembrance of Allah"). Near the place where Kishiev's house stood, there is a holy spring, the water from which has medicinal properties. Those who wish can also visit the grave of Kishiev’s mother. It is located nearby on Mount Ertina, which the Chechens consider a sacred place.
17. Fortress of Qala of Quraish
Where is? Republic of Dagestan, 120 km from Makhachkala.
What is holiness? The mosque of the Qala Quraish fortress is one of the oldest mosques in Russia, it was built in the 9th century. Also on the territory of the fortress there is an ancient tomb and a museum. The fortress is located at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.
Because of his appearance The Qala of Quraish is sometimes called the Machu Picchu of Dagestan. The Koreish, or Quraish, were considered the closest relatives and descendants of the Prophet Mohammed himself, therefore Kala-Koreish, founded by them, turned into the most important center for the spread of Islam in the region. By the 20th century, Kala Koreish had virtually become a ghost town. Nearby residents claim that in the 1970s, two women and one man lived in Kala Koreisha. These were the last inhabitants of the ancient city of the descendants of Mohammed.
18. Tuti-bike Mausoleum
Where is? Republic of Dagestan, Derbent.
What is holiness? The Mausoleum of the Derbent Khans - the only mausoleum preserved in Derbent - was erected in 1202 AH (1787-1788) over the grave of the ruler of Derbent, Tuti-bike. In addition to her, her sons are buried in the mausoleum, as well as Hasan Khan’s wife Nur-Jahan Khanum. The ruler of Derbent, Tuti-bike, is a very significant figure in the history of Dagestan.
In 1774, during the assault on Derbent by the Kaitag Utsmi governor Emir-Gamzy, Tuti-bike personally took part in the defense, was on the city wall, controlling the actions of the artillery. During the siege of the city, she did not interrupt the prayer and, upon its completion, going out into the courtyard of the Juma mosque, where an enemy detachment burst into, killed their leader with a blow of a dagger. The legend says that the enemies fled, amazed at the woman’s courage. In the immediate vicinity of the mausoleum is Kyrkhlyar (“forty” in Turkic). This is the burial place of Islamic martyrs.
19. Mausoleum of Borg-Kash
Where is? The mausoleum is located on the northwestern outskirts of the modern rural settlement of Plievo, Nazran district of the Republic of Ingushetia, on the left hilly bank of the Sunzha, which is a spur of the Sunzhensky ridge.
What is holiness? Historians still disagree about how and why this mausoleum was built. Borga-Kash is translated as "Borgan's grave". According to one version, the mausoleum was the tomb of Burakan Beksultan, one of the main leaders of the Ingush in the fight against Timur’s troops, who invaded local lands in 1395. Burakan did not die in the war with Timur, but died ten years later, which corresponds to the time the mausoleum was built. The 600-year-old mausoleum is an important place of pilgrimage and one of the most valuable Ingush historical monuments. To this day, inscriptions in Arabic have been preserved on the mausoleum building.
20. Ivolginsky datsan
Where is? Republic of Buryatia, village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga. 30 km from Ula-Ude.
What is holiness? Ivolginsky datsan is the main datsan of Russia, the residence of Pandito Khambo Lama - the Head of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia, a large Buddhist monastery complex, a historical and architectural monument. In the Ivolginsky datsan there is the body of one of the main ascetics of Buddhism of the twentieth century, the head of the Buddhists of Siberia in 1911-1917, Khambo Lama Itigelov. In 1927, he sat in the lotus position, gathered his disciples and told them to read a prayer of good wishes for the deceased, after which, according to Buddhist beliefs, the lama went into a state of samadhi. He was buried in a cedar cube in the same lotus position, bequeathing before his departure to dig up the sarcophagus 30 years later.
In 1955, the cube was lifted. The body of Hambo Lama turned out to be incorrupt, and analyzes carried out by scientists already in 2000 showed that the protein fractions have intravital characteristics, and the concentration of bromine is 40 times higher than the norm. Right here, in Ivolginsky Datsan, you can see a magic stone. Near it there is an inscription: “According to legend, it was this stone that Nogoon Dari Ehe (Green Tara) touched and left the imprint of her brush on it.
21. Nilovsky datsan
Where is? In the Tunka Valley, 4 km upstream of the river from the Nilova Pustyn resort, in the forest on the 10 km road on Mount Kholma-Ula.
What is holiness? According to ancient legend, the mythical god Khan Shargai Noyon, the head of the Khaats sitting on the ridges of the Sayan Mountains, landed at this place. In honor of this, a small log house for prayers was built here in 1867. Subsequently, two wooden datsans were built here. On the territory of the Nilovsky datsan there is a tower made of a long and smooth log with a round wooden barrel on top. This design is not found in any other datsan in Buryatia.
Local old-timers say that when the lamas converted the local population to Buddhism, they gathered all the shamans in this place and convinced them to accept the Buddhist faith. All the tambourines and shamanic costumes were burned. Sacred relics and silver coins were placed in the barrel and raised up so that Buddha could see the gifts. The sand at the landing site of Khan Shargai Noyon is considered holy. It is widely believed that sand taken by a man gives him strength.
22. Mount Belukha
Where is? Highest point Mountain Altai. Located on the territory of the Ust-Koksinsky district.
What is holiness? Many researchers correlate the highest Altai mountain Belukha with the sacred Mount Meru. In particular, the Russian philosopher Nikolai Fedorov tried to confirm this theory. Based on a map depicting the sacred Mount Meru, dated to the 2nd century BC, Turkologist Murat Adji supplemented the popular hypothesis. At equal distances from Meru were the four then known oceans, and Belukha was equally distant from the Indian, Pacific and Arctic Oceans.
Belukha is considered a sacred mountain among Buddhists; Old Believers came here to escape the world in search of the legendary Belovodye. According to Altai beliefs, the goddess Umai, the supreme female deity, comparable in importance to Tengri, lives on Belukha.
23. Olkhon Island
Where is? Olkhon is the most big Island on Lake Baikal. Located 256 km from Irkutsk.
What is holiness? One of the main places of worship is the Shamanka rock. Women and children are prohibited from entering the cave, located in the rock. There was once a Buddhist shrine there. Olkhon is revered not only by Buddhists, but also by representatives of traditional Buryat beliefs. Shamans from all over Russia, and sometimes from abroad, gather on the island to conduct their rites and rituals. At this time, shamans communicate directly with the spirits, and if you’re lucky, you can find out answers to your questions from them. The main thing at this time is not to look the shaman in the eyes, otherwise, according to local beliefs, the spirit may leave his body and move into an unwary petitioner.
24. Mount Barkhan-uula
Where is? Barkhan-Uula or Baragkhan is one of the highest mountains of the Barguzin ridge. The mountain rises near the villages of Baraghkhan and Yarikta, which is 20 kilometers away.
What is holiness? According to the results of the republican-scale competition “Seven Wonders of the Nature of Buryatia”, Baragkhan was recognized as the main Buryat natural wonder. Since ancient times, the mountain has been revered as a shrine by both the Barguzin Buryats and the Mogul-speaking peoples. Buryat mythology tells about the owners of the mountain, the dune baabai and Khazhar-Sagaan-noyon - heavenly lords who descended to earth. There is also a legend that a noble khan from the golden family of Borjigins was buried on Barkhan-Uula.
There is a legend about Soodoy Lama, a great yogi who chose Baraghan for his meditations. It is believed that whoever climbs this mountain will be connected with it. mystical power, and the righteous can see the image of Buddha on its slopes. Climbing the mountain is usually accompanied by the monks of the Ivolginsky datsan; a huge prayer service was written in Sanskrit in honor of Baraghan. On the Tepteehei plateau, at the very top of the mountain, there is an ancient and sacred stone structure called Obo, honoring the spirit of the mountain.
There is also a Lamaist sacred sign here, symbolizing the eternity and infinity of the universe. Nowadays, Buddhist prayers and rituals are held on Barkhan-Uula. Pilgrimage ascents to the top of the mountain take place annually. But not everyone can climb the mountain. To do this, you need to obtain permission from the lama at the Kurumkan datsan. Women are prohibited from climbing Barkhan-Uula.
25. Merkit Fortress
Where is? In the south of Buryatia, in the Mukhorshibirsky district, 110 km from Ulan-Ude on the right bank of the river mouth. Push.
What is holiness? According to legend, it was here that the first battles of Genghis Khan took place with the Merkits, who once inhabited these lands. From 1177 to 1216, the Merkits fought fierce battles against Genghis Khan and Khan Jochi until they were defeated.
The Merkit fortress today is not a fortress in the usual sense of the word. These are rocks on which elements of former fortifications, recesses for signal lights, a well, and observation platforms have been preserved. In the Merkit fortress there are two so-called “humming stones”, which, according to legend, can heal a woman from infertility and bring good luck in love. Pilgrimages are held to the Merkit fortress; shamans and lamas come here. in 2010, Buddhist scrolls and thangka icons were discovered here, which were hidden here by lamas during the years of persecution of religion. Since nothing could be taken from the mountain, the scrolls were examined and returned to their place.
The world is full of secrets and mysteries, one of them is the miraculous deliverance from diseases and illnesses through prayer in holy places. Therefore, lines of suffering people or simply curious tourists stretch to unusual areas, monasteries, closer to holy springs, in order to strengthen or gain faith in a miracle, cleanse the soul, and improve health.
Territory Russian Federation not an exception, but a confirmation of this rule. There are hundreds of natural springs and thousands of man-made shrines with miraculous powers.
The expanses of the country with centuries-old traditions of ancient beliefs closely intertwined with Christianity are filled with strong energy emanating from the mother earth in the form of pure springs, stone ledges, and mountains.
Connecting with the light of heaven and human prayer, it acquires life-giving power.
Holy places that exude positive power are:
- Springs (Gremuchiy, St. David);
- Hermitage (Root Christmas-Virgin Hermitage, Optina Hermitage, Ksenofontova, Mikhailo-Athos Zakubanskaya);
- Monasteries for men and women (Kosmo-Damianovsky in Crimea, Valaamsky, Alexander-Svirsky, Antoniyevo-Siysky, Achairsky and others);
- Graves (of Hieromonk Mardari, His Holiness Father Nikolai Guryanov);
- Hermitages, caves (St. George);
- Lakes, mountains (Irgen, Pyukhtitsa)
- Churches, temples, laurels.
Most of the temples and monasteries built in different time, appeared where the faces of saints appeared or unusual appearances of icons, crosses occurred, and holy springs began to flow. Thus, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Malinniki was built on the site of the miraculous appearance of an icon with the image of the holy elder. The image was discovered in a haystack.
The Chapel of the Assumption of the Mother of God was erected at the foot of Crane Mountain. According to legend, four centuries ago the Virgin Mary appeared here, showing people a healing spring.
The vast majority are Orthodox holy places. Their origin stories are associated with the names of Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, apostles or martyrs, church ministers, and holy ascetics. The lists of guidebooks often mention prayerful monasteries of monks, places of spiritual exploits, which are strengthened by many hours of prayer vigils.
Visiting holy springs and monasteries occurs for several reasons, the main ones:
- spiritual enrichment, familiarization with the origins of faith;
- hope for physical and mental healing;
- acquaintance with Russian shrines.
Organizational services are provided by 88 pilgrimage services that operate in dioceses, monasteries, 29 public organizations, more than 80 hotels and houses that receive pilgrims. There are also a countless number of travel agencies that can create comfortable conditions and provide a rich program of excursions to holy places.
Before traveling, travelers should study the complexity and distance of the routes in order to calculate their strength. You must be prepared for long journeys, walking, spartan living conditions, long hours of services and sermons. You will need to adhere to certain rules of behavior and at least minimal theoretical training.
The most popular pilgrimage destinations were and remain: Solovki, Valaam, Optina Pustyn, Lavra of St. Sergius of Radonezh, churches of Rostov the Great, Nizhny Novgorod, Vladimir, Suzdal, Uglich.
Over centuries of existence, new shrines arose around ancient places of worship, gradually growing into complexes.
For example, the center of the Lavra is considered to be the Trinity Cathedral of the early 15th century; a century later (1585), at the behest of Ivan the Terrible, the Assumption Cathedral was erected, later supplemented by the tomb of the family of Boris Godunov.
The surrounding area is famous for the Bogolyubsky, Paraklitovsky, Chernigov-Gethsemane monasteries and the Bethany monastery of the 18th - 19th centuries.
The island of Valaam with its Transfiguration Monastery, whose origins date back to the 10th century, is also revered by pilgrims. There are also little-known areas that have individual purposes.
It is important to know! It is better to plan a pilgrimage tour through the territory of Russia in advance, taking into account the climate, the possibility of transporting sick people, their accommodation and food.
Moscow and Moscow region
This region is home to the largest number of man-made shrines and healing springs. The capital and suburban area are located at the junction of a large earth fault, so there are many so-called geopathogenic zones with powerful energy charges.
Religious buildings were built in areas where positive earthly energies were released.
The pilgrimage to the city of Dmitrov with its large and small churches will be significant and eventful.
The temple complex in Sergiev Posad is worthy of attention. Zaraysk, Zvenigorod, Volokolamsk, Kolomna, and Klin stand out for their Christian domes.
Of interest to believers is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which is famous for its healing power, thanks to the ascetic monks and the wonderful spring that gives peace of mind and drives away diseases of the body and spirit. This is my favorite abode royal family John IV.
Every monastery must have holy springs with baths and specially equipped places for collecting holy healing water. There are more than 30 holy springs in Moscow and its surroundings.
The famous and revered Kholodny spring is located in Teply Stan. It is convenient to get to it from the Konkovo metro station. Drink water on an empty stomach at sunrise. It cures kidney and liver diseases, headaches, and strengthens the immune system.
The Gremyachiy Spring, the source of Sergius of Radonezh, according to legend, emerged from the depths at the place where the venerable elder prayed for the unification of the Russian people. The water temperature is always +4 °, the stream falls from a height of 35 meters into 3 jets, named after the saints Faith, Hope and Love.
Many believe that the first of the jets helps the heart, the second - female organs(gives the joy of motherhood), and the third drives away illnesses from the head. In fact, all spring water is the same. Experts examined the composition of the liquid in the laboratory and classified the water as conditionally drinking water, since the radon contained in it exceeds the established standards, and an overdose of this substance is not desirable for the body.
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Places in Russia for the healing of ailments and holy springs are available in many remote areas, in the Ural Mountains, Siberia, the Volga region and even in Kamchatka.
Ural and Sverdlovsk region
The city of Alapaevsk has become significant for Christian believers in the Sverdlovsk region, where several revered objects are located:
- the convent of Princess Elizabeth Romanova with a miraculous mine;
- Monastery of the New Martyrs of Russia;
- Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Martyr. Euphrosyne.
It is worth visiting Verkhoturovye with its Nikolaevsky Monastery, where the relics of Simeon Verkhoturovsky, an elder, are kept, to whom prayers are addressed for physical and spiritual health, and peace of mind. There is also the newly opened Intercession Convent, where the icon of the Mother of God “Tenderness” is kept and the relics of the holy fool Christ for the sake of Cosmas rest.
The city of Yekaterinburg with its cathedrals and the Church on the Blood, built in honor of the murdered members of the family of Emperor Nicholas, can worthy top the list of Ural shrines.
In the Urals, the temple in Verkhoturye and another one on the very bank of the Tura River stand out for their beauty, lush decoration and extraordinary energy. The village of Merkushino, the birthplace and place of residence of Simeon of Verkhoturye, a holy righteous man who helps people, is famous for its miracles. His relics, buried near the church, 50 years after burial began to rise from the ground, exuding fragrance and healing people.
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Within the walls of the Central Urals convent, you can not only take a break from the hustle and bustle, but also forget about ailments forever, having been healed by the water of sacred springs and the prayerful word of the abbot. It’s not for nothing that a children’s rehabilitation center was built on this land.
The springs of the village of Taraskovo will relieve diseases, heal wounds, and stop bleeding. Their abilities were first noticed by residents after the animals that drank this water were cured. Another miracle of the Ural Mountains is the Platonida spring, enriched with natural radon. Its fame has long crossed the borders of the country, and its origin is overgrown with legends.
Ignatius Cave is the oldest temple-sanctuary with rock paintings, which are 14 thousand years old. In the 19th century, the holy righteous Ignatius settled here, healing people. The cave is located on the right bank of the Sim River, near the village of Serpievka.
Other holy springs
The holy springs of Russia, the life-giving power of water, its invaluable grace amaze people everywhere, and especially in places where the life-giving moisture is combined with a bright thought and the word of prayer - in monasteries.
In addition to the springs described above, it is necessary to highlight another spring in the Tatar ravine (Moscow region) near the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, which cures mental disorders. There are 20 keys in Kolomenskoye.
Water from a spring called Kadochka near the Church of the Ascension saved the wife of Ivan the Terrible from infertility.
The Muranovsky spring in the Pushkinsky district near the village of Gribanovo became famous for the crystal purity of its water. Its water is capable of regenerating integumentary and epithelial tissues, which means healing any wounds, rejuvenating the body, giving growth to new cells. Has a beneficial effect on all living things. Holy water from the monastery in the Davidov Hermitage will help the eyes, stomach, and intestines.
Holy places and monasteries that heal people are actively developing, equipped with baths and swimming pools. Paths are laid to distant holy springs. The only threat to groundwater and surface water remains the increasing impact on their condition of industrial and human waste, pollution, and depletion.
Important to remember! When traveling to the holy places of Russia, it is necessary to use the gifts of nature consciously, carefully, without causing damage to the surrounding world.
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Conclusion
You can preview the holy places with photos and descriptions in online guides; there you will also find information about the location, travel methods, modes of transport, and routes. There are many holy springs in Russia, they are ready to give the joy of healing to everyone in need, but it all depends on people’s desire to recover and the degree of their faith.
Modern medicine has a large number of technologies and means for treating infertility. However, no pill can compare with the power of faith. Where even reproductive medicine cannot cope, one can only rely on higher powers - holy places for pregnancy.
Medical ways to get pregnant are undoubtedly very effective. Today it is possible to cope with many pathologies of the reproductive system. At the planning stage, parents take vitamins, go on a diet, and give up their habits. And all for the sake of the baby.
However, neither these nor more expensive measures always make it possible to get rid of diseases of the reproductive system that prevent conception and bearing a child. Often, couples, having tried all the possibilities of medicine, turn with their last hope to holy places that have given healing to thousands of ordinary people.
It is difficult to judge the real influence of these places, but a person’s ability to heal through self-hypnosis and faith has been proven. In any case, who knows, maybe higher powers really help pure and kind hearts.
There is no guarantee that after visiting the first holy place a couple will be able to conceive a child. Each case is individual. God grants mercy to some immediately, while to others it takes time. You need to believe that the baby will appear at the time appointed by fate, and this time should not be rushed. You just have to believe and wait.
You should absolutely not go to a holy place with doubts and skepticism. Not only will this not help, but it will also bring sin to the soul - an insult to the Holy Spirit. You should first pray and cleanse yourself of sins, asking for forgiveness for all mistakes and bad deeds.
Many couples who had lost all hope were able to receive the blessing of a child in such places. The experience of these couples helps others not to despair and to believe. The saints not only help you get pregnant, they give you strength to trust in God.
Spouses, exhausted by constant consultations and procedures, find peace in holy places, replenish their energy reserves, looking at their relationship in a new way. Therefore, a trip to the holy place will be effective not only in terms of pregnancy.
Rules for visiting holy places
You cannot simply come to a holy place and ask the Lord for mercy. Incorrigible sinners will not be able to achieve a miracle, even if they visit all the shrines on the planet. Only with a clear conscience and humility can you ask the Almighty child.
How to behave during a pilgrimage to holy places
- Buy a children's item and take it with you. The item can be consecrated in the temple and given to your child in the future. This way he will be protected from the evil eye, and parents will be able to feel his presence even before conception.
- The main thing is not how many places the couple visited, but how much they became spiritually imbued with it. Therefore, there is no need to rush.
- During the process, you can drink tinctures of medicinal herbs.
- Don't concentrate on the problem. The desire to confess and communicate with God should come first.
- By choosing a holy place in the south, you can not only ask for help from the Almighty, but also relax and communicate with your spouse. This will have a beneficial effect on the condition of the body and speed up the process of conception.
- In holy places it is useful to communicate with kind people and pregnant girls. This will give you the opportunity to gain positive energy from them.
- It is worth doing good for free. This is how people attract good wishes and thoughts to themselves.
- Learn prayers to help with conception. These are appeals to Anna and Joachim, Peter and Fevronya.
- In holy places you can sanctify water and drink it before conception.
- It is worth letting go of the problem, stop thinking about it. An obsessive state can only worsen the situation, and then the spouses will not be able to concentrate on prayers.
- Negative thoughts must be avoided.
- It is recommended to add light foods to the diet: vegetables, fruits, eggs, cereals, nuts, seeds. At the same time, give up meat.
- Saints often send messages to expectant mothers good dreams. It is believed that pregnancy dreams include fish, children, grains, eggs, and children's things.
- It is better to come to holy places to ask for a child after entering into a spiritual marriage.
- In a holy place, you should try to make friends with children, play with them (only with the permission of the parents, of course).
What not to do
- You cannot use profanity or make statements that there will never be children in the family.
- You cannot blame the Almighty for your illness, you need to thank him for the test of faith.
- You cannot ask the Lord for a child to manipulate a man. It is better to ask for strength to solve the problem.
- In holy places you cannot wear provocative clothing or wear makeup. When they come to God, they need to be humble in everything.
- You should not talk about the purpose of the trip. This time should be devoted only to God and your spouse.
Holy places in Moscow
Pokrovsky Monastery
This holy place is located almost in the heart of the capital - on Taganka. The monastery attracts many sufferers, so there is a long queue to see it almost any day. Most believers receive answers to their prayers.
Even in appearance, this building involuntarily evokes admiration and awe. Infertile couples come to ask for a miracle, pregnant girls beg for an easy birth and health for the baby. In such a wonderful place, not a single prayer remains forgotten.
The power of the temple lies in its history. Once the blessed Matrona of Moscow managed to revive it, thereby endowing the walls of the monastery with spiritual strength. The purpose of the temple is to help the suffering, because Matrona made a vow to help all people during earthly life and after it. The difficult fate of Matrona proves that the power of faith is capable of much. This woman was able to convey to people some of her wisdom and love during times of persecution.
To this day, the promise of Matrona of Moscow is being fulfilled. Her power is so amazing that even doctors recommend hopeless patients with infertility to visit the temple and her grave in order to be imbued with this spirit.
Conception Monastery
The peculiarity of the temple for infertile couples is that it was built precisely for this need. The last representative of the Rurikovich family prayed to God for the birth of an heir, since his wife suffered from infertility. After construction, the temple was consecrated, and after a while Rurikovich’s wife gave him a daughter. The girl was named Feodosia, but, unfortunately, her fate was short and difficult. Thus the Rurik family came to an end, but people’s faith in the power of the temple only grew stronger.
One cannot help but believe in the healing energy of this place, since even in times without IVF and good medicine, a woman was able to fulfill her dream. The Conception Monastery is considered a holy place specifically for couples who dream of having a baby. Here lie the relics of Saints Anna and Joachim, to whom you can pray for your children, because they are the parents of the Mother of God. Also in the monastery they keep the miraculous icon of the Mother of God - a saint who certainly will not refuse such a wish.
Holy places in Russia
Trinity Convent
This monastery is considered one of the best places to ask for family happiness and a child. The temple was founded in 1643 at the request of the wealthy merchant Bogdan Tsvetnoy. It is located in the city of Murom, Vladimir region. The monastery includes three functioning churches. Here are gilded crossbills, which are considered masterpieces of the 17th century.
The strength of the monastery lies in the relics of Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are the patrons of marriage and strong love. During their lifetime they were a prince and princess. The best day for prayer is considered to be July 8, on which Peter and Fevronia were elevated to the rank of saints.
Every Sunday at exactly six in the morning a water prayer service is performed in front of the relics of the saints. On the day of veneration of the saints, the Divine Liturgy is held at the walls of the monastery in the square.
It is recommended to visit the monastery in the warm season. This way you can not only be nourished spiritually, but also admire the beauty of the building itself. In summer it is also more pleasant and easier to drink water from the source named after Peter and Fevronia, which is located on the territory of the monastery.
Anno-Zachatievskaya Church
The holy place is located in the city of Chekhov, Moscow region. It is an architectural monument of the 17th-19th centuries. In 1694, Savva Vasilchikov built this church according to a vow: he asked God for a child, and almost immediately after construction began, his wife became pregnant. The girl was named Maria, and other heirs of the Vasilchikovs followed her.
The Anno-Zachatievskaya Church houses the famous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, as well as the icon of St. Nicholas and the image of Seraphim of Sarov. Childless women have been asking icons for help for many decades, receiving healthy and strong babies in return. Visitors note the special atmosphere of the church, the condescension of grace and peacefulness.
Holy Trinity Monastery
It is also called the Lot of the Most Holy Theotokos or the Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery. It is located in the village of Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod region. The relics of Seraphim of Sarov, who founded the temple and acted as its patron, are kept here.
A very significant story is connected with the Holy Trinity Church. According to some reports, when Nicholas II and his wife had difficulties conceiving an heir (four daughters are proof of this), they visited this temple, and Tsarevich Alexei was soon born.
The chapel is located at the Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg. During her lifetime, Saint Xenia the Blessed chose the path of foolishness (wandering monks and ascetics). At the age of 26, the girl donated her property to the church, put on the clothes of her late husband and told people that her husband was alive, and Ksenia herself had died. At first she was considered crazy, but Ksenia’s words began to come true. She warned against troubles and helped everyone, although she herself did not accept help.
The burial places of Xenia and the chapel named in her honor are considered holy. People believed the woman so much that after her death they removed the earth from her grave, and later the pebbles from the stone slab. In order for Ksenia to hear her request, you need to put a note with a wish in the chapel, light a candle and walk around the building three times.
Tomb of Saint Dunyasha (Evdokia)
Calling this woman a saint is not entirely correct; she is remembered for helping everyone who asked. Evdokia is still not canonized, but this does not prevent people from all over the world from visiting her grave in the village of Chudinovo, Chelyabinsk region.
Source of the Great Martyr Paraskeva
It is believed that the spring in the village of Salaur, Ryazan region, helps infertile women become pregnant. Every year a religious procession is held here, which brings together mostly childless women.
Healing places in Russia
Holy springs of Krasnodar
The Krasnodar region has long been famous for its healing springs. They help with various ailments of all body systems, but you must first figure out which source to go to.
Bathing in the Holy Hand spring, which is located in the city of Novorossiysk, helps with infertility. Here, childless spouses ask God for blessings, washing their soul and body from sins. The water in it is incredibly cold, but this does not stop people. Near the source there is the holy cross of Theodosius, to which it is customary to place your wishes.
Caucasus
The Caucasus Mountains have long been considered the center of spirituality and higher power. Here are Ullu-Tau and Mother Mountain - sources of hope for childless couples. It is recommended to try all the mountain living conditions: leave worldly pleasures, live in a house without amenities, fast and pray. After humility, a ribbon is tied to a tree under the mountain, with a wish for a daughter or son.
Women note the amazing influence of these mountains. There are thousands of cases of miraculous healing from infertility after living in this area. You should climb the mountains humbly, giving up meat food and bad habits.
Blue stone
This miraculous place is located near Lake Pleshcheevo in the Yaroslavl region. The history of the appearance of the stone is unknown, but its amazing effect has been tested over the years. Every year the Blue Stone sinks into the ground, despite all the ways of man to stop it. Women with infertility need only sit on a rock and dream about their future child.
Kolomenskoye
In the Moscow region there is a place called Kolomenskoye, which is located on the territory of the museum-reserve. Here are healing stones known throughout Russia. A stone that can help a woman is called Maiden. To make your wish come true, you need to scoop spring water into your palm, sit down on a stone, whisper your wish and drink the water. Men can ask Stone-Goose for health. The stones are believed to be most powerful on St. George's Day (6 May).
Stele of stones at Shapsug waterfall
This place has a special energy. Located in the resort area of Sochi, stones near the Shapsug waterfall are capable of giving women a child. One has only to lean against them and say words of wishes.
The Crimean peninsula itself has incredible attractiveness and spirituality. For a long time, saints made pilgrimages here, temples were built, and amazing places of power were located. Therefore, many couples seek God’s mercy in Crimea.
Once here, it will be useful to visit the famous heart-shaped stalactite, which is located in the Red Caves (Perevalnoe). Many pilgrims celebrate the results after a trip to Sudak. It is believed that if you tie a ribbon on an apricot tree under the Genoese fortress, every wish will come true.
In Simferopol, spouses should visit the Church of the Holy Trinity or the Church of St. Luke. Here are the relics of St. Luke, who has long fulfilled the wishes of childless spouses.
Belt of the Holy Virgin
All Orthodox countries in the world have their own holy places, but Russia is truly rich. If it is not possible to visit a holy place, it is recommended to wear the belt of the Holy Mother of God. They are consecrated near the relic of the Mother of God - the only object that remains on earth from her.
The belt is expensive and rare, but really effective. You need to not only wear it, but also constantly pray and try to cleanse your soul. The Mother of God will certainly give a strong baby to couples who are honest before God.
Icons helping with conception
The Tabyn Icon of the Mother of God helps childless women become pregnant and safely bear a child. You can pray for your health in the churches of Bashkiria. Grace is also noted when praying for existing children.
Lists (copies) of the icon are kept in the Ascension Church in the village of Tabynskoye, the Mother of God-Tabynsky Monastery, the Temple-Chapel of the Icon of the Mother of God of Tabyn in Orenburg, the Temple of the Tabyn Icon on the Holy Springs in Krasnousolsk (Bashkortostan), the Church of the Mother of God of Tabyn in the village of Maloyaz, Salavsky district .
In Russia there are many icons that are considered sources of strength for childless spouses.
Icons granting healing from infertility
- Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God. Located in the Epiphany-Anastasia Monastery in Kostroma. It is the creation of the hand of the Evangelist Luke. The power of the icon has been proven more than once: the face survived the fire and withstood the war.
- Quick to Hear. The face was created on Holy Mount Athos, today it is kept in the Dochiar monastery (Greece). Lists of icons in Russia can be found in the Athos Chapel at the Vladimir Gate in Moscow, in the Trinity Buttercup Monastery in Przemysl, in the church at the Kosmodemyansky Convent, the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, in the church in the village of Sharkan, in the Spaso-Preobrezhensky Monastery in the city of Murom.
- Serafimo-Diveevskaya. The icon is located in the Patriarchal residence. You can pray to the face on the Feast of the Praise of the Most Holy Theotokos, when the icon is taken to the Epiphany Cathedral of the Patriarchate.
- Ksenia Petersburgskaya. The icon is kept in the chapel of the Smolensk cemetery. People come to her to pray for the strengthening of marriage, the birth and raising of children, humility and success.
- Matrona of Moscow. The icon of Saint Matrona (and particles from the relics) is located in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Moscow. Here you can pray in front of the faces of Peter and Fevronia, who also help in childbirth.
- Alexander Svirsky. The relics and face of the saint are located in the Holy Trinity Monastery in the village of Zelenets, Leningrad region. The lists can be seen in the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity and the Church of St. Alexander of Svirsky in Moscow.
- Assistance during childbirth. The icon of the Mother of God is located in cathedral St. Nicholas in Serpukhovo, Moscow region. In Moscow, the icon “Helper in Childbirth” is located in the Transfiguration Church. In the icon, the Mother of God holds the Child of God. Her majestic and calm appearance alone pacifies women and gives them strength.
- Icon of the Godfathers Joachim and Anna. The face depicts the parents of the Mother of God, who for a long time could not have a child, but through humility and prayer received a blessing from the Lord. The icon is located in the Conception Monastery in Moscow. The couple are depicted not only as humble, but loving.
- Icon of St. Roman. During his lifetime, the saint became famous for giving healing to barren women.
Turning to the saints and praying before these icons especially helps women dreaming of pregnancy. It is impossible to dissemble before the faces of the saints. Even if the spouses do not know what to ask for, the spirits will guide them on the path of mercy. Standing in a temple, inhaling the smell of candles, a person begins to feel unity with God.
Turning to the saints and God through prayer helps those who are pure in heart and believe in soul. When saying a prayer, a special contact is made that can enrich a person spiritually and physically.
It has been proven by many people: if you believe strongly and unconditionally, pregnancy will occur quickly and the child will be born healthy. It is believed that a prayer to a saint, said in a place associated with him, strengthens contact.
To understand who to offer prayer to, you can contact the priest, sisters or parishioners in the temple. You cannot jabber a prayer; you must say it slowly and thoughtfully. If strong emotions come up while reading the prayer, they cannot be restrained.
Prayers for conception:
- Prayer for pregnancy. Implies a request for forgiveness and mercy from the saint. Thus, the woman asks to be relieved of ailments that prevent fertilization.
- Prayer of Xenia of Petersburg. It is best to say the prayer while standing in the monastery.
- Prayer to Matrona of Moscow. A woman can simply turn to the saint and ask for the treasured baby.
Sometimes childless women are advised to use pregnancy spells. Reading them is more difficult than prayers, since they require a special pace, special conditions and knowledge of the intricacies of the process. It's best to invite knowledgeable woman wash away infertility.
During the waxing moon, you need to open the window, stand in the center of the room in an empty basin and pour holy water on your head. In the process, you need to pronounce the words of the conspiracy, requests to wash away diseases and infertility, cleanse the body and help bear a child without complications.
The meaning of visiting holy places
You can pray at home, but the bustle of everyday life often distracts. Your lips say a prayer, but your head thinks about dinner, work and noisy neighbors. In a holy place, all thoughts rush to heaven, trying to catch the voice of the Almighty. It is not surprising that such requests are fulfilled more often. No, not because God doesn’t hear, but because in church people begin to pray more sincerely and humbly.
You cannot bring evil intent, cunning or malice into a holy place. All grievances must be left behind, because they are what prevent a woman from getting pregnant. You need to let go of the past, free yourself from the burden of quarrels and establish contact with God so that you never break it off again. And you shouldn’t beg the saints for a child in return for something if you don’t want to keep your promise. It's better to just ask for mercy. Cheating can lead to more serious consequences than infertility.
The article indicates holy places in Russia that heal people and help them live with faith, hope and love.
Orthodox believers worship miraculous icons, asking them for a speedy recovery and resolution of everyday problems.
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, and helps during childbirth.
Spring ring in Ivanovo region
The healing spring is named after St. Alexander Nevsky, who was famous for his purity of 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 healing properties, relieves stomach diseases, gastritis, and duodenal ulcers. 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. The water flows freely 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. The 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, 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, the water heals purulent, open, incised wounds, postoperative sutures, and 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 Wonderworker protects people from witchcraft and sudden death, families from divorce and children from evil eyes 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
The monastery, located in the 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 of the Most Holy Theotokos. 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 who want to venerate the shrines, the entrance is always open.
In the Assumption Cathedral there is the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, which helps peasants grow a good harvest, is an intercessor for those who work on the land, and protects 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 in case of natural disasters, floods, and 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 cancer, chronic pain, kidney and liver disease.
In addition, Savva Storozhevsky should pray to resolve 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. People 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. The patroness of the convent are the Holy Martyrs - 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 in the 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 the Orenburg region, in the village of Pokrovka. In the "Holy Caves" there is Miraculous spring, healing those suffering from mental illness.
Thousands of believers come to the Nikolsky spring, asking St. Nicholas for a miracle. Nearby there is a bathhouse where anyone can fully plunge into 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!
About the holy places of Russia, watch the following interesting video:
Orthodox holy places are highly valued for the fact that they can change people’s consciousness and help in solving spiritual problems. This is a historical heritage that must be preserved by all subsequent generations.
Throughout history, Rus' has respected people who gave their lives for the glory of the Christian faith. They were canonized as saints, and the places where they were buried radiated love even after the death of the person himself.
The energy of such places is fascinating, because when you visit them, you are saturated with the power of the faith of the saint, whose relics belong to this land. Sometimes the place itself has a special atmosphere that gives love and strengthens the faith of visitors and pilgrims. People come to the holy lands to read prayers, asking God for the salvation of the soul, and to draw inspiration for their faith.
Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
The Lavra is a large monastery of special status. There are two such monasteries in Orthodox Russia. One of them is the Holy Trinity Monastery, which received Lavra status in 1744.
This place is inextricably linked with one of the most significant figures in the Orthodox Church - Sergius of Radonezh. The saint founded the Orthodox monastery of the Holy Trinity in 1337. For centuries, holy books, knowledge, and experience were collected there. During the Polish intervention, the monastery was fiercely defended. The invaders never managed to get it. At the same time, there was a miraculous appearance of St. Sergius, who founded this place.
During his lifetime, Sergius was very smart and full of desire to bring his faith to the masses. He was for enlightening people, so after receiving the status of a Lavra, a school was opened at the monastery, which later became the Moscow Theological Academy. You can still get an education there. The training lasts for 5 years.
The monastery is still open. People from all over the country come to admire its beauty. This is a landmark and the spiritual center of our entire country. It is worth visiting not only for a specific purpose, but also simply to enjoy the views and gain spiritual strength. There you can pray in the Assumption or Trinity Cathedral.
Solovetsky archipelago of the White Sea
Solovki will help you find spiritual harmony and salvation from everyday problems. People have always considered this place to be something special because of its isolation from the rest of the world. The Arkhangelsk region is a place of cold, but Solovki is located in the very top part of it.
The Solovetsky archipelago is not just a tourist attraction, because this place is under strict supervision. This is a museum-reserve, on the territory of which there is a monastery, built approximately in 1436 on the initiative of Savvaty Solovetsky. A little later, about 20 years later, the first churches were built.
In the 17th century, the monastery survived a siege by English troops. In the same century, there was the Solovetsky uprising against the will of the Moscow Patriarch. Afterwards, for several centuries, political criminals were exiled to the Solovetsky Monastery. This place is now on the list world heritage UNESCO. Religious status was restored in 1990. Since then, official services have been held in churches. There is even a hospital on the islands and educational institutions. All this is surrounded by massive walls. This place is worth a visit for its rich history and to experience the delights of the secluded life enjoyed by the monks for almost 600 years. Such strict isolation will allow you to plunge headlong into the world of monasticism, learn all its features and feel like a hermit.
Diveevo Monastery
This is already a convent. It is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region. This is a great place, for in the Orthodox world it is called the fourth Domain of the Holy Mother of God. These same destinies were defined in different ways:
- the first was determined by lot when it was decided where someone would go to preach the Gospel. The Mother of God received Iberia;
- The Mother of God also discovered the second destiny during her lifetime after her ship washed up on the shore of Mount Athos;
- the third inheritance was acquired at the behest of the Virgin Mary, who appeared to the monk Anthony with a request. This is how the Kiev Pechersk Lavra appeared;
- the fourth inheritance is the Diveyevo Monastery. In 1760, the spirit of the Mother of God appeared to nun Alexandra, who said that this place was ideal for her last refuge on Earth.
A woman founded a monastic community near an old wooden church in the village of Diveevo. In 1842, the Diveyevo women's community merged with the Serafimovskaya community. Later, the Trinity Church was built on this territory. After some time, the community received the status of a monastery. Now it also includes the Transfiguration Cathedral. It contains the relics of Martha Diveyevo and Blessed Paraskeva. During their lifetime, they were not just believers and honest nuns. Their prayers healed people and gave them hope for a bright future.
Now he is coming to the Diveyevo Holy Trinity Monastery great amount pilgrims from all over the country. They say that even today this place heals spiritual and physical wounds and drives away negative thoughts.
Holy Vvedensky Island Monastery
Another convent that can easily be called a holy place that gives people salvation and enlightenment is the Intercession Island Hermitage. This place is located in the Vladimir region, near the city of Pokrov. The monastery was built right on Lake Vyatskoye, which later became known as Vvedensky.
The monastery began its history as a men's monastery. The beginning was made by two monks - Sergius and Timothy. They built a wooden chapel. Contrary to their wishes, people found out about them, after which the brethren grew so large that they were allowed to build their own temple on the island. At the beginning of the 18th century, the brethren received the long-awaited status of a monastery. Sergius was appointed rector.
In 1993, this place finally lost its museum status and became a monastery again, but only now a convent. Now this is the courtyard of the Murom Holy Trinity Novodevichy Monastery. Many people come from all over Russia to admire the beauty and solitude of this famous holy place.
Optina Pustyn
Vvedenskaya Optina Pustyn is a monastery of the highest status in the Orthodox world. This is a stauropegic monastery, which means it was erected by the patriarch himself. The monastery is subordinate only to the synod or the Patriarch of All Rus' himself.
This highly spiritual place is located in Kaluga region, near the city of Kozelsk. On the territory of the monastery there is the Cathedral of the Entry into the Temple of the Blessed Virgin Mary, dedicated to the great twelfth feast of the same name.
The exact date of foundation of the monastery is unknown, but historians believe that the beginning of the spiritual life of this place began in the distant 14th century. The abbot and founder then was a former robber who took monastic vows. At the beginning of the 17th century, the monastery was plundered and destroyed during the Time of Troubles. More than once this great and God-glorified place had to endure attacks. The monastery was ravaged and abolished many times, but since 1987 the Soviet government returned it Orthodox Church. A year later, the first service in many years was held. Now this place is the abode of many monks.
The relics of St. Anthony and Moses are kept on the territory of the monastery. They give people hope for the future. Many come to pray before them, asking the saints to pray to God for us. This place is still surrounded by secrets and amazes the entire Orthodox world with its grandeur.
City of Kirillov
Somewhere in the Vologda region there is a small town called Kirillov. There is a monastery there, which stands on the shore of Lake Siverskoye. After Soviet rule and during it, the entire monastery with the surrounding areas was a museum. In 1997, the territory was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church. Since 1998, monastic activity has resumed.
There are many interesting things associated with this place:
- The monastery has existed since 1397. The founder is considered to be Kirill Belozersky;
- around the monastery the settlement grew and became a whole city. Kirillov still stands. Its population is approximately 7,000 people;
- It was in this monastery that Ivan the Terrible took monastic vows;
- for most of history it was the richest monastery, as well as one of the largest;
- the relics of Kirill Belozersky still remain on the territory of the monastery.
This place amazes with its cultural heritage. Many come here to pray in one of the temples. Some are simply interested in seeing the greatness of the monastery with their own eyes. Nobody leaves disappointed.