Human nature is such that he needs to support higher forces.One people to faith in God gives hope, the second - the patience, the third - and foster a spirit of love.Hope in the Lord always helped maintain the integrity of the soul in difficult times, faith itself is associated with concepts such as hope and love.
now undeniable influence of the church, many people gradually come into her bosom, asking the Lord for help and intercession.Prayer really helps miraculous healing power are the names of many saints are known all over the world.However, Saint Ludmila Czech know not everyone, although it may be important to the intercession for family happiness, prosperity, health, children and loved ones.
Who is the Princess Czech
birthplace of the great mother was the Czech Republic, but today her name is almost forgotten there.Saint Ludmila was born in a family Slavibora - Serbian prince in 860.At the very young age she married and left home, left with her husband to a distant region of the pore - the Czech Republic.Marriage to Prince Bořivoj of the genus Přemyslid served as an occasion to unite the tribes in what is now the Czech state.The documentary evidence indicated that it was highly educated, spoke several languages, including Latin and Greek.
The Czech manuscripts noted that the Czech princess Saint Ludmila risen in the land of Bohemia like the morning star.She became a symbol of faith and truth, dispersed beam of true Christianity darkness of delusion.
Saint Ludmila: Life, baptism
At the time, the couple adhered to the pagan faith, but the situation has changed a great familiarity with the educator Methodius.It is likely that the translator from Aramaic, Latin, Greek and other languages, the creator of the Slavic alphabet, the young couple made a strong impression.Already in 882, the couple in the presence of Methodius took the sacrament of baptism.
Princely couple in the Czech Republic has built the first temple in this land of the Christian faith in the Left Hradec, which was named in honor of St. Clement.Holy Martyr Ludmila and her husband, being baptized, became promote Orthodox faith in the Czech state.Pious steam builds up in his principality churches, he invited the priests to perform prayers and worship.
sons princely couple
The couple had four daughters and two male children.All offspring were brought up in the fear of God.Prince passed away at the age of 39, leaving a widow's grief at dvadtsatidevyatiletnyuyu wife.The eldest son - Spitignev - also died early, and came to the throne, Jr. - Bratislav, but the state actually ruled by his mother, who was considered a wise ruler.Saint Ludmila led an exemplary life in the Christian faith, to help all the needy, the sick and destitute.
Despite all the efforts of the princess, paganism remained in the state, especially in the Polabian Slavs who inhabited the neighboring lands.Cause of the German Romanism not only contributed to the convergence of the local people to Christianity, but on the contrary, becomes stronger fed animosity against him.Wife Bratislava - Dragomir - was a Gentile, that, according to some, is very doubtful.It is unlikely that such a Christian family, as a prince, the prince's wife was unbaptized.However, tradition has it that it was not a true believer, differed arrogance and pride, and because of such traits and intransigence treasured all Slavic paganism as well.Hatred of the faith, educated in the Polabian Slavs, not without effort of the German rulers and missionaries demonstrated in it.
Grandchildren St. Ludmila
Princely couple gave birth to children - two sons.Boys do not resemble each other: Vyacheslav reminded liking good father - a deep Christian Boleslav was a reflection of all the qualities wicked Dragomir.Championship succession of Vyacheslav remained, and the prince ordered his upbringing his pious mother - St. Ludmila.Another son nurtured Dragomir.
Prince early felt the proximity of his death and wanted to secure for Vyacheslav throne.He called famous rulers, bishops, representatives of the Church of Virgin Mary in the Temple, and after the liturgy raised him on the steps of the altar, where the boy received episcopal blessing.Despite all the machinations of sister-in-law Vyacheslav brought up a Christian.
Prince left this world in the year 921, the power received his minor son.Czech Seimas was established a decree that Dragomir became regent.Saint Ludmila Czech engaged in education and care of grandchildren.
Murder martyr
Dragomir, despite the spread of the Christian faith, tried to eradicate it from the Czech people.She was able to bring myself to all remaining in the principality and became infidels revoke laws and practices that contribute to the weakening of paganism, which were adopted more Bořivoj and Bratislava.Across the Czech lands became an idol temples be built.
Saint Ludmila daughter expressed their dissatisfaction.But inside Dragomir pagan frenzy has long intertwined with overbearing ambition, and she conceived to kill the mother in law.The princess, in obedience to the word of Scripture - away from any evil, left the capital, and then retire to the aunt's, where she spent time in prayer, needlework, doing good.However, the daughter found her here.
Killer on the night of 15 of September 16 broke Lyudmila, tearing the door of the palace.At that time, the princess knelt in prayer in the home chapel."So you remember my blessings?" - She asked.Seeing that her going to suffocate, the princess asked to hit her sword to shed the blood of Christ, together with other sufferers.But the killers were aware of the fact that the bloodshed is a prerequisite for the recognition of martyrdom, and resorted to suffocation.Sources suggest that the instrument was the veil, which is now the symbol of St. Ludmila.The soul of the martyr went to the eternal rest, and his body was buried without complying with the Christian canons under the city wall aunt's.
Lord decried burial place ugodnitsy wonders: it appeared on the nightly candlelight.The blind see, the ground when touched with her grave.The grandson of the Princess heard of such signs, he moved the murdered body to Prague and rest him in the Basilica of St. George.
It is not known whether the Blessed Vyacheslav knew that Dragomir was involved in the murder of Ludmila.However, contemporaries reported that his mother was removed from the court.The prince himself continued to live in the deep faith of Christianity and his suit all the family affairs and subservient land.
A case where the lands Vyacheslav came from a nearby army Prince - Radislav.Grandson St.Ludmila with his usual peacefulness sent to ask the second part, what caused the attack.The answer is demanding concessions Bohemia, forcing Vyacheslav speak with the army to protect the home side.But the prince did not want to shed blood, and offered fair fight Radislav himself, to which he agreed.As a result, the opponent was defeated and asked for forgiveness from Vyacheslav lap.
little later, at the Diet of Worms, Vyacheslav asked the Emperor Otto the relics of St. Vitus the Martyr, and received grace.Blessed Prince brought them to Prague and erected a temple in his honor.It is in this sanctuary were placed the relics of his grandmother - Lyudmila.
Year by year, the veneration of the martyr only grew, but it officially recognized the holiness of the church around 1144.Then some of the thrones of Czech churches took the relics, the day St. Ludmila became celebrated as a religious holiday.In the years 1197-1214, Bishop Daniel II gave his blessing to the painting of icons martyr along with images of other patrons of the Czech lands.During the reign of Charles the Fourth of pious Princess shrine was erected gravestone.Saint Ludmila, the day an angel (memory) which is celebrated on September 29 are still buried in this place.
In 1981, cancer was open near the holy relics found a white silk cloth with a geometric pattern.Historians believe that this veil (povoy), which is great ladies covered head.
veneration of the Russian Orthodox Church
Lyudmila revered Holy Martyr Orthodox Church, its name appears on the Russian Orthodox calendar, the temples are the image.In Moscow, in one of the cathedrals, is holy: the icon with a particle of the relics of martyrs.Many pilgrims from all over the country come here in order to be able to worship her.
What it pray
First of all, St. Ludmila pray those people who consider it their patroness.You can say a short supplication martyr every day or read Akathist.Reverend ask for intercession and heavenly blessing of their children.
Prayer of St. Ludmila, ugodnitse Christ should be pronounced with a pure soul and a kind heart.It helps to get rid of sinful thoughts, repentance and receive pardon from the King of Heaven.
in prayer and Akathist to the martyr is often referred to her grandson - Vyacheslav blessed.Through his exalted prayers and intercession in relation to their own children and grandchildren.
petitions may be conducted not only prepared the prayers, but also in their own words - intercessor hear any cry for help coming from the soul.Classic hymns contained in the Canonica, it can be purchased at any church bench.Refer to the saint at any time of the day when the order will request the pious thoughts.
Prayer Rule
Each person has his own way to the Lord, and we are all at a certain segment of the path.Every believer possesses the physical and temporal possibilities for offering prayers, accordingly, a single rule is not there.Everyone must turn to the saints and the Lord as much as can.
Icons Reverend Mother in Russia
The icons Czech Princess Saint Ludmila displayed in a long dress, a head is always covered Povoa, some images - princely cap.The main attribute that has symbolic value, it is considered povoy that descends on the neck.There are painters, depicting instead a rope - a symbol of suffering.There are very rare icons, where the saint is presented with a bowl of grapes.Often portrayed her with a young Vyacheslav, who listens to the teachings.
icon-martyr St. Ludmila helps prevent family discord, provides protection from malicious intent.Before the images are praying for the health and well-being of younger households, for example, grandchildren and children.Holy help them not to suffer from sin, to take the path of a true Christian.
If the family circle has matured conflict, prayer lifted up to the icon of the martyr, will help restore peace.The woman, born under the name of the patron, will avoid in the application of various troubles and will solve all life's problems.
In Russia, there is an icon of the saint in Moscow, Kotelniki, on the courtyard of the Orthodox Church and Slovakia, it is located in the church of St. Nicholas.By the day of memory of the martyr here annually bring a piece of the relics.It is also possible to pray before the icon of the church Slava Czech, which was built in Barvikha.The rest of the image, less well-known, can be found in churches all over the country.
value
Icon Icon St. Ludmila tells the story of a godly life princess.But her troubles, bravely borne, found in the lives of ordinary women, for example, problems with relatives in the family, loss of loved ones.History teaches martyr to overcome all the vicissitudes, to remain in the faith, Christianity, give love and help people.The prayer uttered before the images repeatedly helped people.
Saint Ludmila: Angel Day
Customs prescribed narekat child on the eighth day after birth.The name of the priest, guided by Christmastime.The martyr, after whom the child is given the name, became his heavenly patron.Orthodox hold such an order to this day.All girls named Lyudmila (subject of baptism in it) should read his guardian angel, and intercessor, who is a nun Princess.Name Day is celebrated on September 29.
also celebrates the memory of the Holy Martyr Princess better half Czech - Ludmila.It is celebrated by the Church on September 16, Old Style and 29 September - the new.Holy patroness can consider all the faithful who seek her intercession.
canonized Princess - patroness of native land
Saint Ludmila was the first Czech martyr, the patron of his native land.Also, it is revered as the benefactor of grandmothers, mothers, educators, teachers and educators.Her statue is placed on the Charles Bridge, which presents and other sculptures the most venerated saints of the Czech Republic.Honorary place is the face depicted on the pedestal of the monument to St. Wenceslas, installed in the center of Prague.
Church in Prague
Roman Catholic Church of St. Ludmila martyr was founded in 1888.It is located on Peace Square, in the city district of Vinohrady.This magnificent neo-Gothic building stands out by two high bell towers are absolutely identical.The temple was built in such a way that if hovering over the area.The height of the tower with a spire - sixty meters.Church of St. Ludmila is the dominant adjacent space and attracts not only worshipers but also tourists.
the main entrance leads a high flight of stairs, heavy doors and portal decorated strict ornament.On both sides of the front group set porticoes of stone above the portal hosts a large window-rose.Due to the elongated lancet windows Towers face it seems stretched vertically.Tympanum decorated with reliefs of Christ, the saints - Wenceslas and Ludmila.
Temple St. Ludmila actions and is the property of the Church of Rome.Christians have adopted the Catholic faith, along with the Orthodox celebrate the day of Ludmila and pious worship her.The sanctuary is open to all believers during worship.
Another, no less famous temple, erected in the town aunt's, near the castle Karlstejn.According to legend, it was built on the spot where the princess was murdered.Under the main altar is assigned the stone on which - again, according to legend - praying saint when she crept stranglers.
Martyr Church, but belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church, was consecrated in Prague at the end of 2012.It is erected in the former exhibition hall Rostorgpredstva in the Siberian area.During the Soviet era there was exhibited construction and agricultural machinery, at a later time - the exposition of vintage cars.Not so long ago the area was returned to the bosom of the Orthodox Church.
In the first phase of reconstruction work was carried out in the arrangement of the church within the main round-volume facilities.The second stage envisages the construction of towers and domes.However, the Orthodox Church of St. Ludmilla in Prague is already taking parishioners who want to pray to the saint.As well as those who rely on her heavenly help.
Shrine
relics of Saint Ludmila in Prague and are revered by believers in one of the most important Christian relics.The tomb is located in the Basilica of the Reverend George, in a separate chapel of the Prague Castle.It is often closed to the public, and only once a year the faithful are allowed to perform service near miraculous relics.
On the day of St. Ludmila there are Orthodox and Catholic prayers.At the end of all parishioners priests are allowed to venerate the relics.
Instead of conclusion
Holy Great Martyr Lyudmila became a symbol of piety, virtue for Christians around the world.Veneration of the princess, heave her petition to help keep the peace in the family, good relationships with family and others.Not so important, how to pronounce treatment - according to the canons, or in his own words, when it comes from a devout heart and soul, you will reach your goal.Prayer of St. Ludmila always gives the benefit!
