In ancient times, the centers of spiritual, cultural and scientific life of the monasteries were.Monks living in them learn to read and know how to write, in contrast to the bulk of the people.Their manuscripts we can now learn about the ancient history of mankind.A huge contribution to the development of science has made the monk Nestor.The chronicler kept a kind of diary, which recorded everything, in his opinion, important events in the life of society.For his works and deeds monk was canonized by the Orthodox Church and is revered as a saint.The story of his extraordinary life will be the subject of study of this article.
Nestor the Chronicler: tonsured a monk
By monastic statute of those times people had to go through three years of obedience in the church, and only after he had received the right to be a servant of the Lord.The hero of our story, Nestor been prepared for the monastic life, and in this he was helped by first abbot Theodosius and then Stephen.These people are extremely influenced on the fate of Nestor.At the time, many monks were annals, but our first monk did not think about the case.He was the brother of the ordinary, like all others.
Nestor the Chronicler: thirst for knowledge
Gradually, the monk realizes that it becomes interesting book of wisdom.He ecstatically begins to read the Gospel, and then the lives of the saints.Recently he served as an example to follow.Reading the lives of the saints of the Greek, Monk Nestor the Chronicler and decided to start writing about the exploits of Russian saints, so that they are not left without a trace.The first work was the life of a monk blessed martyrs Boris and Gleb.After that, work life began to give Nestor plenty to study.So, he was instructed to look for the body of Abbot Theodosius.With the help of two monks Nestor still unable to find the relics of the saint, which were transferred to the monastery.Impressed by this event, he proceeded to the next work.It was nothing like the life of St. Theodosius.
«Tale of Bygone Years»
Abbot began to notice the talent and hard work of Nestor, who was requested to set of records from different years together and edit them.From that time until the end of his life, Nestor the Chronicler wrote "The Tale of Bygone Years".Currently, this creation - one of the highest values of Russian history, because it is based on numerous sources, and written with the help of unparalleled literary skill.Until his death, Nestor the Chronicler engaged in their work.After he took over the manuscript and other priests.
memory of the holy
Until now, the Russian people remember the acts which the chronicler Nestor.His biography is incomplete restored, because he lived a long time - in the XI century.Already in the XIII century Nestor remembered as a saint.Its importance for the Russian Orthodox Church and the entire Slavic people can not be overestimated.The monk is buried in the caves of Antony in Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.The Orthodox Church commemorates the Nestor on 9 November.In addition, remember the monk and October 11 - the day of the Cathedral of Saint Fathers Monastery.
