We used to think that a miracle invisible, and see it - a rarity.This is true, if you do not notice all around us beautiful works created by nature or by man.
In the heart of the capital is highly-Petrovsky Monastery - an ancient and very beautiful vista.In the annals of 1317 found the first mention of the monastery.Best of the monument to Peter I, than Vysokopetrovsky Monastery, Moscow does not know.
about the history of the origin of
Experts recognize the most probable theory that a monastery founded by St. Peter in 1315-1316.His original name sounded like Peter and Paul.
Within the walls of the monastery Metropolitan Peter decided to move to Moscow.Uspensky Monastery, founded by his advice, became a place for the burial of a priest.
Center Rus began to rise in the state and the church after the approval of the concept in the Moscow metropolitan department.
According to this hypothesis, high-Petrovsky monastery founded in the 14th century by St. Peter, Metropolitan of Kiev.
There is a version that the foundation of the monastery took place after the canonization of the king.In the time of St. Sergius of Radonezh emerged monastery appeared as the first cenobitic monastery in Moscow.According to legend, this period is associated with the heroic deeds of Dmitry Donskoy.
on a note of the time, the Russian Church defines embassy representatives to the Patriarch of Constantinople, with the aim of placing the confessor of Dmitry Donskoy Mityaya in metropolitans.Passion and confusion happened on the vehicle, following the Black Sea.Appointed candidate died on board the ship.The letter directed to the patriarch, did not contain the signature and seal of the prince.For the right to be a write-in candidate started a real fight.Archimandrite John from Petrovsky monastery was one of the contenders for the title of Primate of the Russian Church, but he did not find support among colleagues.
protective function of the monastery
According to experts, the monastery founded in the desolate, lonely place.Until 1517, the monastery was a small area and did not have a defensive value.The first mention of a battle with the place is dated 1611 year.For shelling the Kremlin, to break into the city, Procopius Lyapunov over Neglinnoy set up an artillery battery.
Construction - royal affair
burial place of notable representatives of the Naryshkin is the same high-Petrovsky monastery.Moscow keeps the information about the active construction of the monastery in the late 17th century, during the Naryshkin and Peter I.
among builders High-Petrovsky monastery and admirers - Prince Vasily III, John Kalita, Dmitry Donskoy, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, Metropolitan of Moscow.Divine services were St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, Voronezh Mitrofan.
Miracles shrine for inconspicuous wall
And today, a quarter of Petrovka busy at the monastery.Few people know of its existence.Tall buildings on narrow streets contribute to a good disguise.
solid wall comes to Petrovka building Naryshkin Chambers.Passing cars and people moving to impossible to guess that there are monastery buildings.
Purpose of the longest buildings in Moscow XVII.provides gate church-bell tower of the Holy Virgin.This small part of the elegant splendor of the monastery can be seen from any point Karetnogo number and Petrovka.One of Moscow street got its name thanks to the famous monastery.
located under the Church of the Intercession Holy Gates.Wishes to get into the cloisters can pass from Petrovka through said front door.
first impression is comparable to the magic.It starts from what he saw on the threshold of the picture.If you look inside the monastery, I do not believe that within its walls a noisy main street.On the territory of the shrine completely different life.Historic ensemble in perfect preservation, and much larger than the part of the city.
Gift for centuries
Perhaps their role in the existence of the building played a blessing Cyril Naryshkin, who was the grandfather of Peter.It was he who gave Peter's monastery neighbor's farm, when he learned of the good news - the birth of a grandson.
Almost all the buildings of the monastery linked to the events in the life of Naryshkin.Young Peter personally signed a decree on the construction of the monastery - his first project.There Natalya Naryshkina initiated the famous Naryshkin baroque.Mother Peter was brought up in "the West" spirit that later affect the history of architecture in the country.
the monastery.From Tomb Cathedral
Before entering Vysokopetrovsky monastery located Bogoliubsk Cathedral Mother of God.
structure was the ancestral burial Naryshkin until 1774.Over the past two decades, members of the family lived here Naryshkin: Ivan, Athanasius, Cyril Poluektovich (grandfather of Peter I), Peter's grandmother - Anna Leontievna, Leo K. (Uncle Peter).
Bogolubskaya church over the graves of those killed is dedicated to the icon of Our Lady of Bogolyubovo.Temple for a long time remained the ancestral burial.The miracle-working icon of Our Lady of Bogolyubovo was presented Naryshkin, together with the list in 1684, with a pilgrimage to Bogolyubovo.According to one legend, young Peter resorted down the steep stairs in the private chapel.
Knowing about the wonders of this icon and the sake of their murdered relatives, the young king adopted a decree on the construction of the stone church over the graves of lost relatives.The construction was under the direction of Natalia and young Peter I.
At current browser history, these white stone tombstones with coats of arms and skulls produce an eerie impression.
Traces of Baroque
unexpected structure in the heart of the monastic buildings is the Cathedral of St. Peter the Metropolitan.Unlike other temples, a small, humble idea of architecture, the cathedral is the oldest church building in Moscow.
He had little to say layers of the 18th century.Excellent safety delighted historians before the Olympics 80s.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Peter becomes clear Baroque style under Peter I. During the restoration in the 20th century was a surprise to see the origin of the temple.
Rescue walls of the holy church
small but unique architecture of the structure - the church of Theotokos of Tolga - located between the fraternal body and Holy Gates, on the right of the entrance.
Sergius Church - a new architectural structure.August 1689 famous confrontation between Peter and Sophia.This is the period when Peter A. found its salvation in the Trinity-Sergius Monastery by his fierce and resolute sister Sophia Alexeevna.This year's events include dedication Tolga icon.The church is built at the expense of NA Naryshkin, which is a relative of Peter I on the mother.
through the gallery to the cathedral
Next on the monastery - the church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, built on the orders of Peter I. His story confirms events in 1689 - saving Peter from his sister with the archers in the walls of the monastery of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
Currently, the center of life in the monastery is the temple.Its appearance is in perfect condition after the restoration.However, church officials and parishioners remember that the total building chapels lost Alexy of Moscow and Voronezh AM.These structural elements were destroyed during the Soviet era.
Chamber Naryshkin and the Church of St. Sergius joined the gallery.On the "southern" courtyard can be reached by passing under the gallery.
It is in this temple are important shrines of the monastery - the relics of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Kiev, Moscow and All Russia miracle worker.Also in the temple - of the holy relics of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Seraphim and other saints.
Modern life temples
Temple Apostles Peter and Paul is considered to be among the parishioners, "unlucky" structure.Almost a century it was closed.By and large this devastation from the invasion of Napoleon's army.
Already later re-consecrated the temple in the name of the other saints, then again closed during the Soviet era.Beautiful church in our time is closed.
last temple Vysokopetrovsky monastery is the Church of Our Lady of Kazan, built in 1905.It was designed as a chapel in the southern bay near the main gate of the monastery.Only in 2001, it decided to consecrate the former chapel of the same name as the church.
«Restoration" time
Soviet period (1950.) Is marked for high-Petrovsky monastery as a time of good restoration.Ten-year operational impact on the stucco and paint - finish has flown and cracked, giving the appearance of fingerprint noble antiquity.The interior also reflects the spirit of yesteryear.About the last years of the Moscow landscape resembles a bias towards surviving defunct Neglinka river.
new status
status Patriarchal monastery Vysokopetrovsky Stauropegial monastery was in 1990.From that moment began the restoration again.All construction work is calm, nothing breaks the usual monastic quiet life.
In Naryshkin Chambers and today posted the exhibition halls of the State Literary Museum.
Many tourists and pilgrims want to know how to get into High-Petrovsky monastery.How to get to the monastery?
Pilgrims
The official website contains comprehensive information: the exact address, contact numbers, e-mail.There are also directions to Vysokopetrovsky Monastery in Moscow.
for sightseeing trips to take advantage of the best pilgrimage services (+7 903 670 64 74).For those who use the Internet or network navigation, Vysokopetrovsky Monastery on the map indicated by the symbol.
Monastery Doors open to the public, the prohibitions apply only to the pictures - and video.
Services are held in almost all the existing churches.This suggests that high-Petrovsky monastery Stauropegial - acting.
In 1690, the Cathedral Metropolitan Peter was revised anew: expanded window, arranged promenade with tombstones as steps.The exterior walls are painted in bright motifs.
During riots in 1812 Stauropegial monastery used to house thousands of cavalrymen in Napoleon's army.Shot Muscovites, accused of arson, buried along the walls of the church building.
Cloister was devastated.Thanks to the efforts of the abbot, the value of the time taken to Yaroslavl, so the losses were small.
Since 1923 Vysokopetrovsky monastery was used as a secret fraternal community.But when she was placed in the monastery church Bogoliubsk.Since the Soviet government kept only one parish - it Bogolyubsky church.By 1935, many of the monks were shot, and the church was completely destroyed.
In 1959, the historical monuments recognized by all the monastic buildings, the pace was a little restoration.The monastery buildings were used by the most unexpected things, such as a rehearsal hall ensemble "Birch".
Since 1991, the monastery buildings finally go for its intended purpose - to the church.
