Today, when Russia, after decades of atheistic madness, is returning to its spiritual roots, it is gratifying to see millions of its inhabitants who have realized that of all the paths in life, the main one is the road to the temple. Evidence of this reborn religious consciousness there is a need to visit the holy places with which our land is rich. Only the holy places of the Moscow region are one and a half thousand churches and twenty-four monasteries. Let's talk about some of them.

The main center of the country's spiritual life

According to statistics, every year the largest number of pilgrims are received by the ancient walls of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra in the town of Sergiev Posad near Moscow. It is named after its founder - St. Sergius Radonezhsky, who settled in 1337 with his older brother Stefan on Makovets Hill, not far from the Intercession Monastery in the village of Khotkovo.

Soon the brothers built a church out of logs, which they consecrated in honor of Holy Trinity. Other hermits, seekers of soul salvation, began to join them. Gradually a community was formed, which was transformed into a monastery. With the holiness and purity of his life, the Monk Sergius elevated the monastery he created to the level of the spiritual center of the Russian lands, which became the support of the Moscow princes. It is known that in 1380, it was here that Dmitry Donskoy received his blessing while going to the Battle of Kulikovo.

After the blessed death of its founder in 1392, the monastery continued to develop and, despite the fact that it was completely burned by the Tatars in 1408, it managed to be revived and take a leading place among the religious centers of the state. His role in countering the Polish invaders led by False Dmitry is known. In 1742, Empress Elizabeth granted it the status of a monastery.

Like many holy places in the Moscow region, in the years after the Bolsheviks came to power, the Trinity-Sergius Lavra was closed. This happened in 1920. Only a quarter of a century later the government allowed its activities to be resumed, but within very limited limits. The real turning point came only with the advent of perestroika and democratic reforms. Today, about two hundred monks save souls within the walls of the monastery. An Orthodox publishing house has been created and is successfully operating in the monastery, and the reception of hundreds of thousands of visitors to the monastery has been organized.

Holy places of the Moscow region: northern direction

One of the most significant religious centers north of the capital is Joseph-Volotsky monastery, located sixteen kilometers from Volokolamsk. It was founded in 1479 by Saint Joseph (in the world Joseph of Volotsky), who left a significant mark on the history of the Russian church. It was built, like most monasteries of that time, from wood, but in ancient Rus' monasteries often played the role of defensive structures, and for this reason it was soon surrounded by a stone wall.

The 16th century was a time of great transformations in the monastery. Was built and dedicated stone temple in the name of the Dormition of the Mother of God, numerous household and outbuildings. In certain periods of Russian history, the monastery occupied a leading place in the spiritual life of the country. But in addition to its direct purpose, the monastery also played the role of a prison. It is enough to mention that Tsar Vasily Ivanovich Shuisky was imprisoned in one of his cells. A lot others historical figures turned out to be his prisoners.

Tours of the holy places of the Moscow region often visit an interesting landmark located in the village of Darna, northwest of the capital. This is the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, built in 1895 according to the design of the architect S.V. Sherwood. Her appearance amazes with its beauty, harmoniously combining elements ancient Russian architecture and late classicism. Constructed of red brick, the building is decorated with decorative white stone trim, which gives it a festive look.

The main shrine of the church is the grave of Blessed Alexandra, located next to it, whose honest remains were transferred here from the village of Onufrieva. Many people come to the place of her burial who considered it important for themselves to visit the holy places of Moscow and the Moscow region. Healing from illnesses is a well-deserved reward for those who, with true faith and humility, turn to her in prayer requests. All facts of miraculous deliverances from illnesses are recorded in a special book, updated every year with new evidence.

A village that remembers Dmitry Donskoy

Another place that is often visited by excursions to holy places in Moscow and the Moscow region is the village of Spirovo, where there is a church built in honor of the Entry into the Temple Holy Mother of God. This village is very ancient. Back in the 15th century, Moscow Prince Dmitry Donskoy granted it to Joseph of Volotsk, who later became one of the most famous saints of Russia. Orthodox Church. The monk founded a monastery there, on the territory of which the current church was built.

In 1825, the wooden building, which had become dilapidated, was replaced by a stone building, erected with voluntary donations from monastery pilgrims. Over time, a parish school for children from low-income families was opened at the church, and a few years later - a zemstvo school. Among the benefactors who made monetary contributions here were the families of A.S. Pushkin, P.N. Vorontsov and V.Ya. Telegina.

In the same village there is another place that attracts excursions to the holy places of the Moscow region. This is the miraculous Virgin Mary spring located nearby, equipped with a bathhouse. Originally settled here Reverend Joseph, and from here he and his associates set out every day to work on the construction of the buildings of the future monastery. Holy places in the Moscow region with a font are not uncommon, but this source is widely known, first of all, for its healing properties and many cases of relief from ailments. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit it every year.

Remembering the holy places of the Moscow region, one cannot help but mention the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Volokolamsk district of the Moscow region. For its architectural and artistic features, it was recognized as an object of cultural heritage of Russia. Its construction lasted for almost thirty years - from 1865 to 1893. The style of the temple building, which is distinguished by its extraordinary beauty, is attributed by art historians to Russian traditionalism, which was very widespread in the second half of the 19th century.

Holy places of the Moscow region: eastern direction

There is an amazing place in the Pavlovo-Posad district of the Moscow region. This is the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the 18th century on the site of an ancient pagan temple, named after the ancient ritual games - Chizhi. The name of the Orthodox Church and place of pagan worship gave the area its name. It is known as the Trinity-Chizhi tract.

The church and the place where it was built are surrounded by many legends and are revered by both believers and supporters of the occult. In the Encyclopedia mysterious places Russia" V.A. Chernobrova Siskins are referred to as a geoactive zone and an area of ​​anomalous activity. The same publication provides facts about the observation of various UFOs over it.

Not far from the village of Chelokhovo, Yegoryevsky district, Moscow region, there is another unusual place. This is a huge stone, which, according to historians, was the object of worship of the ancient pagans. But later, when Christianity firmly gained its position, Orthodox missionaries came to these places, and, having consecrated the stone, as well as a nearby spring, they built here first a chapel, and then the church of St. Nikita - heavenly patron this region.

When the famous church schism occurred in the 17th century, Old Believers began to actively populate this place, fleeing persecution by the authorities, and it received the name Abode of Peace. Nowadays, when the official church has recognized the legitimacy of the Old Believers, and their traditions are also revered as blessed, many pilgrims come to these places, but, unfortunately, the form of worship here is often of an occult nature, which is expressed in various symbols that are not accepted in Orthodoxy.

West of the capital

In the Mozhaisk district of the Moscow region there is the village of Kolotskoye, famous for the nearby Uspensky convent, founded in 1413. The chronicle of the monastery contains two significant events: the discovery of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God and the stay in 1812 within the walls of the monastery of Field Marshal M.I. Kutuzova. Its headquarters were located here shortly before the start of the Battle of Borodino.

The miraculous icon of the Mother of God, kept in the monastery church, made the village of Kolotskoye as popular and visited as other holy places in the Moscow region. The healing granted through prayers before her makes pilgrims flock here from all over Russia. During the difficult years of fighting against God, the monastery was abolished and its buildings were destroyed. Despite the great risk, the miraculous image was preserved by believers in their private homes. Only with the advent of democratic changes did the monastery begin to revive and the holy image took its rightful place.

Miraculous springs

The holy places of the Moscow region are especially popular these days, helping pilgrims get rid of ailments or achieve any desired goal. Such places include, for example, miraculous springs. There are about a hundred of them near the capital. One of the most famous and, according to pilgrims, the most miraculous, is the spring located in the David Desert in the Chekhov region.

It was founded by the Monk David five hundred years ago on the banks of the Lopasni River. The monastery still operates there today, and ten kilometers from it there is a courtyard. On its territory there is a church and a holy spring, equipped with two baths for the convenience of pilgrims. According to the testimonies of many who have experienced its miraculous properties, it is known that its waters most effectively heal diseases of the eyes and digestive organs.

Other holy places in Moscow and the Moscow region have also been glorified with extraordinary evidence of the manifestation of God’s Grace. Healing from physical and mental illnesses attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to them every year. Many such places are widely known, for example, the Savvino-Storozhevskaya monastery, located near Zvenigorod. Its founder was the closest student of St. Sergius of Radonezh - the monk Savva, who came to these places more than six hundred years ago.

Not far from the monastery there is a cave in which the saint of God lived, and next to it is a miraculous spring. It is equipped with male and female swimming pools. Many who visit the monastery take with them bottles of holy water, as it is known that it helps with various ailments, and especially with heart disease. In addition, the monastery is famous for its kvass and bread, the likes of which are difficult to find anywhere else.

Three miraculous keys

Remembering holy places in the Moscow region that help against diseases, we should also mention the amazing spring named after Gremuchy, located fourteen kilometers southeast of Sergiev Posad, near the village of Vzglyadovo. It fully lives up to its name, since the springs that form it flow from the crevices of the slope, falling from a height of twenty-five meters. The noise they make carries far across the surrounding area.

The source consists of three independent keys, each of which has its own name - Faith, Hope, Love, and brings healing from a certain group of diseases. Thus, it has long been noted that the first helps those suffering from heart ailments, the second - mental disorders, the third - women's diseases. Scientists who conducted a study of the miraculous water noted that its composition was close to samples taken from the famous springs of Kislovodsk. But you should drink it in limited quantities, as it contains a high percentage of radon.

By the way, when they list holy places in the Moscow region that help people get married, they often mention the Gremuchiy spring, or rather, one of its springs called “Love”. Unfortunately, there is no special book in which the testimonies of those to whom its waters brought family happiness would be recorded. It’s a pity, because in Rus' it has long been customary to record miracles given by shrines. How many interesting and touching stories would happy brides tell in their entries!

Source in the Tyutchev estate

Holy places in the Moscow region are often associated with the names of prominent figures of Russian culture. One of these places is the estate located in the village of Muranovo, Pushkin district. Its history is closely connected with the names of Pushkin, Tyutchev, Gogol and Aksakov. On the territory of the estate there flows a spring called Barsky. Since time immemorial, everyone who washed themselves with its waters received healing from ailments.

In the first half of the 19th century, the estate came into the possession of the family of the outstanding Russian poet F.I. Tyutcheva. Being a deeply religious man, he considered it necessary to build a temple on the territory of his estate next to the miraculous spring. When the work was completed, it was solemnly consecrated in honor of the Savior Not Made by Hands. Since then, it has become a tradition to go to the source religious processions accompanied by the rite of blessing of water. Nowadays, scientific research has shown that this water has high biological activity. Proof can be the fact that plants watered with it develop better than their counterparts.

Graceful help in childbearing

Mentioning the holy places of the Moscow region that help to get pregnant, one cannot ignore the miraculous stone located in Kolomenskoye, popularly called “Goose”, or “Girl”. There is a source next to it. Women have long come here who dream of getting pregnant, but are unable to do so. Anyone who wishes to receive help is recommended to scoop up water from a spring, sit on a stone and, saying a wish to themselves, drink the water. Then you need to tie a ribbon to a tree growing nearby.

Such a custom goes beyond the scope of the church charter, but practice shows its miraculousness, and, moreover, it is resorted to, as a rule, by those who were unable to receive other real help. This stone is located in the Moscow region; in the capital itself, prayers for pregnancy are usually offered in front of the relics of St. Matrona of Moscow, resting in the Intercession Convent.

The smallest city in the Moscow region

Anyone who has visited the vicinity of the capital should not miss the opportunity to visit its many holy places. Vereya (Moscow region) is one of them. This is a unique city in which many architectural monuments of the 18th and 19th centuries have been preserved. The smallest city in the Moscow region accommodates big number temples that became its main attractions. The oldest of them is the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, built in the mid-16th century by Prince Vladimir Staritsky. The history of the cathedral is closely connected with the events of the War of 1812 and with the name of the liberator of Vereya from the French, General Dorokhov, who was buried within its walls.

Here, in the area of ​​the river district, stands the ancient Church of the Epiphany. It was founded in 1673 and, despite the fact that it was rebuilt many times, it retained the stamp of Russian antiquity, clearly visible in all the details of its architectural appearance. The most popular among city residents is the Elias Church located on Bolnichnaya Street. The earliest information about it is found in historical documents from 1629. The glory of the church was brought by the rich iconostasis, icons and frescoes made by the leading masters of that era.

Many people are interested in holy places in the Moscow region that help them get married. One of them is located just in Vereya. This is the Church of Constantine and Helena, which is located on Kirovskaya Street. It was built with donations from the Zenegin merchants in 1798. Once upon a time, its walls were decorated with colorful paintings, and the splendor of the iconostasis was not inferior to the best Moscow churches. Over the years of total atheism, this splendor was lost, but the holiness of the church itself and the walls prayed for by many generations remained. For centuries, weddings took place there more often than anywhere else. Perhaps that is why these days it is customary here to offer prayers for the granting of marital happiness.

The story about the shrines of Vereya will be incomplete without mentioning the Church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, which was once part of the Spassky Monastery complex, abolished by Empress Catherine II, and the Old Believer Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is known that before the revolution Vereya was a major Old Believer center in the Moscow region.

According to data for 1902, Old Believers made up almost half of the city's population. Such a significant number of them led to the abandonment of the idea of ​​​​building here Orthodox monastery- fears arose of the influence of the Old Believers on the monks. Nowadays, when the official church has recognized the legitimacy of the Old Believers, many holy places in Moscow and the Moscow region happily coexist with their religious centers.

Saint who helps in financial troubles

In addition to temples and churches, where one can find help in healing from illnesses and the bestowal of family happiness, as well as motherhood, people often look for holy places in the Moscow region that help with money and bring good luck in various business endeavors. I would like to advise them to turn with prayer to Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous.

Being a convinced non-covetous person in his earthly life, in the palace of the Heavenly King he prays to the Almighty to send people not only spiritual, but also material goods. There are many examples of how prayers before his image helped to get out of a difficult financial situation or achieve success in business. In the Moscow region there are no holy places dedicated to this saint of God, but his icon is not difficult to find in church shops or order online.

Faith is a condition for help in prayers

The holy places in the Moscow region are numerous and blessed. There are more than a hundred miraculous springs alone. At the beginning of the article, data was given about the one thousand five hundred Orthodox churches located on its territory, and twenty-four monasteries, and about the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who visit them. This evidence of rebirth Orthodox traditions, which have been forgotten for so long, bring joy to the heart.

But when setting off on a journey to this or that shrine, it is necessary to remember that prayers offered in front of it will acquire grace-filled power only under the condition of deep faith and sincere religious feeling. Always, approaching a holy source, miraculous relics or an image, you need to remember the words of the Savior: “According to your faith it will be done for you.”

Nowadays, many travel agencies organize trips and excursions to places where the Grace of God is abundantly poured out. Do not miss the opportunity to use their services and touch the world of higher spiritual forces.

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It’s not for nothing that in Rus' they say: “A holy place is never empty!” In every region of the Russian Federation - in Sverdlovsk, and in Novgorod, and in Yaroslavl, and in Tver, and in Rostov, and in Saratov ... and many more places, there are active holy places of prayer - temples and monasteries that you can visit. Orthodox people there is somewhere to turn in times of adversity - there are many places on the map of our country where you can pray, go on excursions, or even live as a worker or pilgrim, if the monastery accepts accommodation. And sometimes God's grace can be found not in huge temple, and in a small chapel, like the one in the Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg, the relics rest there and there is an icon of St. Xenia of Petersburg. Since 2018, Anton and Vika Makarsky have been talking very interestingly about the holy places of their native land in the educational television project “Shrines of Russia.”

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List of Holy Springs

Source of Seraphim of Sarov in Diveevo

Seraphim of Sarov is the founder of the Diveyevo Monastery, where the Sarov Spring is located. Healing water helps with various ailments and also improves health.

In the monastery you can pray and venerate the icon of St. 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 get pregnant and have children, the suffering, those without their own home and the weak come to Saint Seraphim. The elder never refused help, especially to those who keep the word of God, constantly go to Church and live according to the commandments.

Source of St. Sergius of Radonezh (Gremyachiy Klyuch waterfall)

The source is located in the village of Vzglyadnevo, and the Orthodox call this place “Malinniki”.

The Venerable Wonderworker Sergius of Radonezh is the intercessor of Rus', a defender from the misfortunes and treachery of enemies.

Many believers make a pilgrimage to him, asking for intercession and help, as well as protection from witchcraft.

It is important to know: He should pray when a relative is in prison, hospital or on the road. Also, Sergius of Radonezh heals those possessed by demons and gives them the strength to fight their passions.

The monk heals from illnesses, admonishes children and protects them from evil people, helps during childbirth.

Spring ring in Ivanovo region

The healing spring is named 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 medicinal properties, relieves stomach diseases, gastritis, 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 of Novy Byt 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. Reverend David pray for 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 all Vologda region.

Holy spring of St. Mitrophan of Voronezh

Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh spent a lot of time in solitary prayer. Now at this place there is a source - a sacred place.

Many believers received healing there from chronic and inflammatory diseases. Also, Saint Mitrofan treats infertile couples who do not have children.

Headaches, back pain and joint pain - everything goes away, you just need to plunge into holy water.

Saint Mitrofan cures pneumonia, colds and even relieves fever. It is necessary to give the sick person some water from the source and wipe his body with a cloth soaked in it.

Holy key (Lozhok) in the city of Iskitim

In the small village of Lozhok, Novosibirsk region, there is a Holy Spring. During the war there was a camp with prisoners there, and a spring opened at its location.

They say that the prisoners “discovered” it with their prayers. Now many believers from different cities and villages make pilgrimage trips here to gain strength.

Those who come with faith receive healing. The holy key helps people with skin diseases, gives strength, strengthens faith, and heals diseases associated with the stomach.

Miraculous spring in the village of Aleshnya

Located in the Bryansk region, 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 Assumption 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. Both ordinary people and the clergy came to him for advice - he never refused help to anyone. They pray to him when there are unresolved problems or difficult life circumstances, when a person does not know what to do in this or that matter.

Assumption Cathedral in Moscow

The Assumption Cathedral is located in the Moscow Kremlin. Today, services are held there in certain days. But for those wishing to venerate the shrines, the entrance is always open.

In the Assumption Cathedral there is Vladimir Icon The Mother of God, who helps the 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 with natural disasters

, floods, fires. She covers with her Grace and saves from sudden death.

Savva Storozhevsky (Savva Zvenigorodsky)

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. They pray to her, asking her to protect the family from ruin, to be healed of an illness, to get rid of an addiction - Elder Matrona always answers prayer!

They often pray to her that the child would do well at school, asking for help and admonition before entering university.

In front of the icon, you can ask for blessings for marriage or divorce, for buying a home or car.

Small children should also be taken to the Miracle-Working Icon - Matronushka protects against sudden illnesses and early death.

Temple of the Matrona of Moscow, located on Taganka, in Moscow. There are always long queues here, and sometimes pilgrims wait for 5-6 hours to venerate the Shrine. You can come and pray at the Temple from 6 am to 8 pm.

Church of St. Panteleimon

A small Temple, named in honor of St. Panteleimon, is located in Moscow, on Nikolskaya Street, but the relics of the Healer are located in the Penza Intercession Cathedral. Saint Panteleimon was a true companion, the patron saint of all the sick and needy.

Having sold all his property, he began to help people, treated them and set them on the right path. Great Martyr Panteleimon heals incurable diseases

, such as cancer, diabetes, restores after a stroke or accident, protects pregnant women from premature birth, protects babies from sudden death.

Intercession-Tervenichesky Convent

Located in the Leningrad region, in the small village of Tervenichi. The patroness of the convent are the Holy Martyrs - Faith, Hope and Love. Russia is the richest country in Christian shrines and values. The shrines of Moscow and the Moscow region participated in the formation of the history of the state and Russian Orthodoxy; in places revered by pilgrims there are miraculous images of saints, springs with healing water, holy relics, ancient monasteries

. Pilgrims from all over the world come to these places to worship the famous shrines.

The capital of Russia is one of the main ancient cities of the country, on whose territory many holy places are concentrated.

Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh

The Kiy cross is a duplicate of the cross of Jesus' crucifixion. Inside this shrine, located in the Church of Sergius of Radonezh, more than 400 pieces of holy relics are hidden. The cross itself is made of cypress wood, decorated precious stones and gold.

Temple complex Venerable Sergius of Radonezh

Pilgrims from all over the country come to this shrine to ask for help in any troubles; by touching the Cross you can gain not only spiritual strength, but also physical strength.

Location address: Moscow, Krapivensky lane, 4.

Holy Trinity Monastery

The miraculous icon of St. Panteleimon and his relics is kept in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ.

Shrines help believers in healing various diseases. During his lifetime, Saint Panteleimon was a Christian doctor who helped using the power of Jesus Christ.

Location address: Moscow, Sokolnicheskaya square, 6

Holy relics of the Venerable Elder Matrona

All Orthodox believers know Saint Matrona, she helped ordinary people during life and after death he continues to work miracles. You can contact her with any problem or pain. People from all over the world come to venerate her holy relics, and there is always a huge queue.

Location address: Moscow, Taganskaya street, 58.

Assumption Cathedral of the Mother of God

The cathedral houses within its walls one of the most ancient shrines of Christianity - the Nail of the Lord, one of those nails with which Jesus was nailed to the cross.

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Kremlin

The shrine helps pilgrims to be strong in their faith. According to legend, it is believed that the places where the Nails of the Lord are kept are hidden by God from epidemics and wars.

Location address: Moscow, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God, Kremlin.

The miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Vladimir”

The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God is considered a symbol of Russian Orthodoxy. Pilgrims turn to her with any troubles in life, and pray to the image for order and prosperity throughout the country.

Location address: Moscow, Maly Tolmachevsky Lane, 9, St. Nicholas Church.

"Merciful" miraculous icon

The Conception Convent keeps within its walls the icon of the Mother of God “Merciful”. Couples and women who do not have children and trust in the will of the Lord in this matter pray to this image. The shrine has helped many people in need.

Location address: Moscow, 2nd Zachatievsky Lane, 2.

Holy springs of Moscow

The capital of Russia has more than 25 holy springs on its territory and the territory of the region.

Holy springs of Moscow:

Important! In the current environmental situation, Orthodox clergy recommend consecrating water from sources in church before drinking it!

Holy springs in the Moscow region

Not far from the city of Sergiev Posad there is the monastery of St. Sava with a healing holy spring. The spring has several baths for women and men;

• The holy spring “Kolotsky”, located on the territory of the Assumption Convent, is known to many pilgrims. You cannot plunge into its waters, you can douse yourself next to the spring, the water from it is pleasant and soft to the taste, the grace of God is felt in everything;
• spring "Gremyachiy Klyuch" near the city of Sergiev Posad. Tradition says that the key was hammered during the prayer of St. Sergius of Radonezh for the unification of Russian lands in this place. Spring water contains a rich complex of minerals, which has been confirmed by several laboratory studies. At the source you can plunge into the font, you can douse yourself under the keys, and take holy water with you on the road.

Water from the source of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker helps to heal spiritual wounds and add strength to strengthen faith in the Lord.

Holy places of the Moscow region

The Moscow region is rich in holy places, monasteries that keep revered shrines within their walls, to which you can turn with mental and physical pain, expecting help from Christ.

The most famous holy places in the Moscow region:

The Moscow region keeps within itself great amount temples and 24 monasteries, it is impossible to tell about all the shrines at once. Many shrines on the territory of Moscow and the region have a huge historical significance and cultural significance.

To believe or not to believe in special power holy places is a personal matter for everyone. Discussions on this topic have been going on for many centuries. Orthodox pilgrims in all sacred places feel the grace descending upon them from above. The territory of Moscow and the region is rich in healing holy places, this is evidenced by reviews and wonderful stories many people.

Russia is more than a believing country. Russian people have always believed in the Lord and were united in their faith. The history of our country is closely connected with Orthodox faith, therefore, visiting holy places is not just a ritual for pilgrims, but something more!

To the holy places of Moscow

Top list of anomalous zones, which are rumored to have healing and mystical properties

There are many places in Russia that are attributed mysterious properties and where people from all over the country go in the hope of receiving healing and recharging. positive energy, - the so-called “places of power”. We will not claim that pilgrimage to such places really heals and gives health; after all, many of the phenomena occurring in such mysterious places often baffle even serious scientists. But in any case, we thought it would be interesting to introduce readers to some of these anomalous zones.

Solovki (Arkhangelsk region). The Solovetsky archipelago is located in the shallowest western part of the White Sea, at the entrance to Onega Bay, not far from the Arctic Circle, and consists of six large and about a hundred small islands. The main island of the archipelago is Bolshoi Solovetsky, its dimensions are about 25 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide. Main attraction and spiritual center archipelago - Solovetsky stauropegial monastery. Also popular places of pilgrimage are Golgotha ​​- the highest mountain of the Solovetsky archipelago, stone church Anzer Island, which offers an incredible view of the entire archipelago, the Holy Lake. There are many mystical and mysterious places on Solovki, for example, here is one of the most ancient agglomerations of stone labyrinths, inherited by humanity from the ancestral people who came here after the retreating glacier, and for some reason left these places. And, of course, many legends about Solovki are associated with all sorts of miraculous healings and the special energy of this place.

Mount Belukha (Altai Republic). Since ancient times, the highest mountain of Altai has been revered as a sacred place of power not only by the Altai people, but also by the peoples of India and Tibet. Many people who are interested in Eastern teachings believe that this is where the legendary Shambhala is located. There is also a version that the great Buddha-Gautama came to India from this region. Belukha has a completely unique geographical position: it is equidistant from three oceans - the Pacific, Arctic and Indian. The famous mystical artist Nicholas Roerich brought worldwide fame to the mountain, who noted its strong energy in many works and created the concept of the connection between Belukha and Everest, which are a kind of space antennas connected by an energy bridge. Belukha is worshiped not only by the Altai people, among whom there is a taboo on climbing the mountain, but also by climbers (“Belukha must be respected, it is for the soul, not for records”), many of whom are also confident in its supernatural properties. Knowledgeable people They recommend not to come to Belukha with insignificant goals, not to ask her for any nonsense and not to bother her in vain.

Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region). This ancient city was found by Soviet archaeologists in 1987 at the confluence of the Karaganka and Utyaganka rivers, near Magnitogorsk. According to legend, the city was built Slavic goddess Slavunya, great-granddaughter of the ancient Slavic single god Rod. The opinion of scientists is more prosaic: Arkaim is a fortified city of the ancient Aryans, who for some reason left their homes and left. There are four entrances to the city, clearly oriented to the cardinal points, there is a central square and several streets radiating from it, and Arkaim itself is surrounded by two rings of defensive structures. Rumor ascribes supernatural properties to Arkaim, for example, if you spend the night on the top of the nearby Shamanka Mountain, you can get rid of all diseases. It is also stated that women who have problems with their personal lives should definitely visit the Men’s Forest - supposedly after this a lover will definitely appear in their life.

Vottovaara (Republic of Karelia). Vottovaara is a Sami cult sanctuary located on the mountain of the same name in Karelia. The complex covers not only the entire surface of the mountain, but also several nearby single hills. The main sacred objects of Vottovaara are cult stones - the so-called seids. Unlike stones, the place and location of which were determined by nature, seids are characterized by human intervention - although the stones were not subjected to mechanical action, you can see their artificial grouping, the addition of “legs” and “finials” to them. In total, there are about 1,300 seids in Vottovaara. The Sami call Vottovaara “Mountain of Death” and forbid their women and children to come here. But all kinds of followers of various teachings consider Vottovaara a place where a person gains strong energy, is healed of illnesses, understands his purpose in this life, and feels a connection with the Cosmos.

Lake Pleshcheyevo and Sin-kamen (Yaroslavl region). Lake Pleshcheevo, on which the ancient Russian city of Pereslavl-Zalessky stands, is more than 30 thousand years old; it was formed after the retreat of continental glaciers. The area of ​​the lake is more than 50 square kilometers; it is believed that its water gives energy and strength. One of the main legends of the lake is associated with the Blue Stone - a legendary boulder in which, according to ancient legends, lives a spirit that bestows strength and health. The Blue Stone is located on the shore at the foot of Yarilina Mountain and attracts many pilgrims here, which is not in the best possible way affects his condition - it happens that exalted “pagans” even break off pieces from him with a hammer. The area around the Blue Stone has been fenced off and landscaped; to access this area you need to buy a ticket for 50 rubles, and all the surrounding areas have been chosen by sellers of souvenirs and magical artifacts.

Lake Baskunchak (Astrakhan region). Baskunchak is a unique creation of nature, a kind of depression at the top of a huge salt mountain, whose base extends thousands of meters into the depths of the earth and is covered with a thickness of sedimentary rocks. This is the largest and saltiest of all known salt lakes in the world. The area of ​​Baskunchak is about 115 square kilometers. Since the 8th century, salt was mined on the lake and sent along the Silk Road. The lake is fed mainly by springs; numerous springs flow into Baskunchak, bringing more than 2.5 thousand tons of salt water during the day. On the coast of the lake there are deposits of medicinal clays; from May to September thousands of tourists flock here, driven by the desire to strengthen their strength and get rid of ailments. The salty waters of the lake and healing mud are especially useful for those who suffer from joint diseases, skin and lung diseases, and problems with the respiratory system.

Mon Repos Nature Reserve (Leningrad Region). Mon Repos (from the French Mon Repos - “my peace”) is a picturesque rocky landscape park on the shore of the Protective Bay of the Vyborg Bay and one of the main attractions (along with the famous ancient fortress) of Vyborg. In Mon Repos you can see both stunning natural objects, in particular, majestic stone selgi of the Ice Age, and man-made attractions (Ludwigsburg Chapel, Imperial Column, etc.). One of the most visited places is the Narcisse spring - a pavilion built according to the design of the great Montferrand in the 1820s. The spring water, as people say, is healing and, in particular, cures eye diseases.

Valley of the Zhane River (Krasnodar Territory). In that unique place several natural and archaeological monuments are concentrated at once. In particular, there are megalithic dolmen tombs and ancient Adyghe burials here. Ancient builders painted symbolic drawings on the walls of dolmens, to which many people attribute miraculous properties. Thousands of people seeking special energy make a pilgrimage here; they believe that ancient people built their shrines in this unusual place for a reason, and that it can bestow extraordinary power.

Mount Mashuk (Stavropol Territory). This is a 994-meter laccolith mountain, at the foot of which lies the central part of the city of Pyatigorsk. On the southern slope of this mountain there is the famous Pyatigorsky Proval - a deep natural well-cave with an underground lake of stunning sapphire color about 8 meters deep, and in general Mashuk is rich in attractions, in particular, it was here that the mortal duel of the great poet Mikhail Lermontov took place. In the past, about 40 springs self-flowed around Mashuk mineral waters, near which the famous drinking galleries were built. In certain weather and lighting conditions, it is clearly visible that Mount Mashuk is very reminiscent of a man-made regular pyramid with a truncated, flat top. And this gives reason for mystically minded people to consider Mount Mashuk a place of power and a source healing energy.

Donskoy Monastery and the grave of Matrona of Moscow (Moscow). This monastery was founded in 1591 by Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich in gratitude for the miraculous deliverance of Moscow from the troops of the Crimean Khan Kazy-Girey. The monastery is dedicated to the Don Icon of the Mother of God, painted by Theophanes the Greek, after which the monastery was named. As the legend says, it was this miraculous icon Sergius of Radonezh blessed the Russian army for the Battle of Kulikovo, and later the intercession of the Mother of God helped protect the city from the invasion of the Crimean Tatars, who never again approached the Moscow walls. This was regarded as a divine miracle. Within walking distance from the Donskoy Monastery there is another famous place - the Danilovskoye Cemetery, the burial place of the Matrona of Moscow, where people flock from all over the country with the hope of healing and gaining health.

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 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. IN Orthodox Russia there are two such monasteries. 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 it appeared Kiev-Pechersk Lavra;
• 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 final resting place on Earth.

Woman founded monastic community near the old one 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 a huge number of pilgrims from all over the country come to the Diveyevo Holy Trinity Monastery. They say that even today this place heals spiritual and physical wounds and drives away negative thoughts.

Holy Vvedensky Island Monastery

Another convent, which 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 Convent. 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 stauropegic monastery, which means the hoisting 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 the 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.

Exact date The 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 destroyed and abolished many times, but since 1987 the Soviet government returned it to the 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 power and during her time 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.

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