most revered and holy calling embracing love in Russia has been and remains Sergius of Radonezh.Such recognition he deserved because of their way of life and the extraordinary devotion of the glory of Russian Orthodoxy.
Way of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Sergius of Radonezh - one of the most revered saints (life years 1314 -1392), who founded several monasteries.He transformed the Russian monk, introducing the concept of "high Lives" (proving the possibility of such a personal example), has created an excellent school students continue his work, rallied the boyars around Prince Dmitry Donskoy and predicted his victory in the Battle of Kulikovo (for which passionately prayed in his cell).Finally, the ideology of the Great Russian nation as the foundation of the state.
power and efficacy of prayer Sergius of Radonezh never been questioned by numerous believers, because "the Abbot of the Russian Land" revered as the greatest protector and intercessor before the Lord.To him seek help in any vital matter.
by the same Sergius especially revered prayer for the strengthening of faith.Only faith could live "angelic" life and to achieve such recognition and worship, even giving up his post as head of the Russian Church.In vivo fame attracted people in Sergiev-Trinity monastery just to see St. Sergius.
prayers to help
According to the biography, finished in 1417 disciple Epiphanius the Wise, the middle son Boyar Cyril noticeably behind in the teaching of their peers than distressed and teachers, and parents.After his meeting with a monk-hermit monk at Bartholomew (a name given at birth Rev.) descended the grace of God, and he became the first student.
Hence, the most popular prayer Sergius of Radonezh successful exam, which are effective for delivery of any object in any educational institution.
not always and not all scientists come easily and joyfully.For centuries, in such situations, and children, and parents should (along with the study subjects) do prayer Sergius of Radonezh for help in teaching.
title "Reverend" monk earned very early, at 23 years old.Two years monk Bartholomew alone, free from threats and temptations, finished the construction of cells and the Trinity Church, which became the foundation of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Among the many prayers, which are turning to the great "saints", there is a prayer St. Sergius of Radonezh of the successful beginning and end of all things.
happily escaped in his life of persecutions and torture, proved unnecessary in the holy monastic life "torture of the flesh."He insisted that the life of the monk should be aimed at strengthening the spirit (aided by the rejection of "secular" sins: hatred, wealth, power and violence), then the temptations will be less, and there is no need to torture the flesh.Therefore, it is the sincere prayer of St. Sergius of Radonezh on the strengthening of the power of faith and spirit.
great deeds of St.
In 1452, the great church leader was canonised, ie canonized officially, and the prayer to St. Sergius of Radonezh gained its legitimacy.
Sergei dragged monks from all sides of Russia.After the death of the saint was built 40 temples.And the Trinity-Sergius Lavra was at one time a reliable stronghold of the young statehood in Russia.Every prayer, created within its walls, is a tribute to the greatest man of blessed memory, thanks to the activities forming the basis of a powerful country.
to him as a great patron of prayer and directed four akathist in which the faithful ask him for healing mind and body, to assist in the education of offspring, for the protection and guidance to the right path in the face of the Last Judgment.
