rich land Russian talented, smart people, ahead of its time in the development and striving for the good placed on the territory of Kievan Rus and the Russian state.Many spiritual pillars of the Orthodox faith, ascetics, martyrs and the righteous, cast light on his life on the commandments of God, the darkness of idolatry, paganism, bestowed upon us his gracious help and intercession before God, praying to heaven for their homeland on earth and children of the Orthodox Church to this day serve as an example of pietyand righteousness and inflexible nature in the face of the enemies of the Church.
One of these great men of his time is a holy pious Andrew Bogolyubskii, Remembrance Day which falls on July 17th.
Pedigree
In the 12th century in Kievan Rus was already in power Rurik dynasty.Prince Andrew Bogolyubskii is a direct descendant of Prince Vladimir Monomakh, his grandson.Father of the future saint was Yuri Dolgoruky, and his mother - the daughter of the Polovtsian Khan, Princess.
Home path
From a young age, Prince Andrew Bogolyubskii, Remembrance Day which falls on July 17 took part in the management of Suzdal principality, helping his father to solve complex issues and problems peacefully.After moving the Kiev principality under the rule of his father, Prince Andrew went to Vyshgorod to reign, while participating actively in the military campaigns, fought bravely with the enemy.
origins of the idea of new statehood
At the time of Kievan Rus in the power transmitted from generation to generation in order of seniority.Thus, the oldest man in the old rules Kiev, and his children, brothers and sons occupy other principalities.When the older man was dying in the family, his place was occupied by the second oldest member of the family, and all the other princes moved to another city and ruled there until the older brother is still alive.
This system of succession to the throne of the prince was called as agnatic seniority.It was very uncomfortable in terms of the need for several times during the life of relocating.But the most important thing was not the point.The ratio of the princes to the people living in the territory, which they ruled, was based primarily on the basis of the consumer.Regardless of how the prince behaved in a particular ancestral lands, he knew that the death of a senior in the family the whole control system will shift, and it will get richer lands.
From early youth, Prince saw quarrels arising between relatives in the struggle for power in the wealthy principalities, priority inheritance dispute over the best land.
reign of Vladimir-Suzdal
Most of life is held in the Prince of Vladimir-Suzdal.He rules them to go to the throne of Kiev.
incarnation of the idea of new statehood
At that time, he builds a model of governance, based on the responsibility to the people love and respect for others, brotherhood and impoverished the poor people.St. Andrew Bogolyubskii faithful, Remembrance Day which falls on July 17 differed wise and good governance, to promote trade and state institutions of power.After the death of his father takes his place in Kiev in 1169-1175 years.
righteous life
During the period of Kievan Rus Andrew Bogoliubsky had to face open hostility relatives who wanted to deprive him of the rich Kiev land, so he secretly left the feast degree with the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, donated by his father, Yuri Dolgoruky,Patriarch of Constantinople.This image was stored in Vyshgorod in the family estate of St Princess Olga of Russia.
This circumstance was preceded by an amazing event.Seeing the endless quarrels between the Russian princes, Andrew Bogolyubskii (commemorated July 17) Virgin Mary prayed fervently.Several times the icon was found hanging in the air, inviting to go.Prince Andrew liked more than any other north-eastern lands of Kievan Rus.There he made his way.Miraculously, in the middle of the road horses began, not wanting to move neither forward nor backward.After the prayer service celebrated by Prince Andrew was the Holy Mother of God, who commanded in this place to build a temple and monastic houses.Prince immediately reacted to the decree laid the white stone church and icon painters ordered to write the image of Virgin Mary in the form in which it appeared to him.So there was the image of Our Lady of Bogolyubovo.After the appearance of the Blessed Virgin horses were able to continue their way and took Duke Vladimir, who Bogolyubskii Andrew decided to make the northern capital of Russia.
Holy pious Andrew Bogolyubskii (Remembrance Day July 17) inherited from his grandfather, Vladimir Monomakh deep concentration in prayer and spiritual life, love and diligence to the church services, the habit of constantly reconcile his life with the Scriptures, in every prayer turn to the Lord Godand the intercession of the saints.Featuring a special youth aspiration to a righteous life, he was a merciful ruler.In those days the scattered principalities in southern areas of Russia have often suffered from the attacks of the hordes of nomads, ruining the villages, sweeping everything in its path, from rampant princely warriors who pillaged and oppressed peasants.Therefore, more and more exhausted, hungry people without shelter, clothing, food and drink, dragged to safer ground.Prince Andrew took Bogolyubskii all with love and joy, endowed lands, was generous in alms.Thanks to the rich donations to monasteries, churches, and poor men Andrew Bogolyubskii day whose memory Orthodox Church celebrates on July 17 won their love, respect and devotion.In the reign of the prince have to establish hitherto beloved and revered by the common people of the church holiday - Protection of the Holy Virgin.
easily Prince of education in the Orthodox faith of the Russian people, drawn to Orthodoxy infidels - Bulgars, sought to destroy the people rooted pagan traditions.His works have opened new Orthodox school of icon painting developed skills.Bogolyubsky Memorial Day - an occasion to recall the development of Orthodoxy in the Vladimir-Suzdal, which unite the people and gradually deeper was part of everyday life of the population.For example, the north-eastern lands of Kievan Rus became the center of spiritual enlightenment and a new political system.Memorial Day Bogolyubsky - is particularly revered holiday.
founder of Russian cities
In place of the miraculous appearance of the Holy Virgin on the road to Vladimir, Prince founded a town called Bogolyubovo.Besides him, the prince was founded several towns: Dmitrov, Konyatin and Kostroma.
construction of churches and cathedrals
total during the reign Bogolyubsky by his order was erected more than 30 churches.One of them is a grand Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir, which houses the miraculous image of the Virgin, named of Vladimir.To date, it is considered most holy of all the Russian people, for so long, carefully lovingly collected prince in one great state, united Orthodox faith.Memorial Day Bogolyubsky honored in the temple on the Golden Gate, and Church of Our Saviour in Vladimir, who were also founded by him.
Death of Prince
After the execution of a close relative of his wife Bogolyubsky, her brothers, wanting revenge, conspired with the servants of the Prince's court.Total gathered 16 people.On the day of the alleged murder of one of the prince's servants secretly taken out of the chambers of the prince sword is permanently stored there.After drinking wine for courage, the same evening the conspirators broke into the House of Prince, and killed all the guards, knocking the door to the room of the ruler, attacked him unarmed with swords and spears, began to cut and chop it.After a brief resistance exhausted and wounded Prince fell to the floor.Killer decided he was dead, and the prince hurried to leave the chamber, but the prince was still alive.He began to call for help the guards.Hearing the shouts and groans, the conspirators returned and finished their dirty work.The body was pulled from the prince of peace and thrown into the garden.Only the next day, a faithful servant of Prince Cosmas found the lifeless body and covering the carpet, took to the porch of the Assumption Cathedral.
On the day of the funeral to say goodbye to him came a myriad of bitter cry of the peasants and common people who had something to help the pious prince.
Bogolyubsky Remembrance Day falls on July 4 in the old style and the new 17.On this day, according to tradition, the funeral took place of Prince.
Match historical events
So lived his sinless life of godly pious saint Andrew Bogolyubskii.When the day of remembrance of the saint, is easy to remember.It coincides with the celebration of the memory of the Holy Royal Martyrs - family of the last Russian tsar of the Romanov dynasty - Nicholas II.Here traced two historical parallels:
- both held true Christian life, trusting yourself, your family and the country will of the Lord God;
- both sought to create a powerful state management which is based on the liability of the first persons of the state (the prince, the emperor) to all the people and the Lord God;
- Both earned the love and respect of those whose life principles, values coincide with their personal;
- both became victim of a conspiracy envious of people who are unhappy with the spread of influence, power and strength of their power, wealth Vladimir-Suzdal principality, and the Russian Empire;
- in both holy ascetics was martyred: the hands of the Bolsheviks the last Russian Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich and his wife at the hands of family members and domestic servants Andrew Bogolyubskii;when the Day of Remembrance of the two holy matches, so it is July 17 to the new style and 4 July for the old.
Conclusion
whole life of Prince Bogolyubsky was full of love for God and people, mercy and compassion for others, full of aspirations to unite lands of Kievan Rus under one sovereign, to develop and strengthen statehood.
Andrew Bogolyubskii (July 17 to commemorate the Orthodox calendar) awarded the glorification of the Orthodox Church as a saint whose life was pure and righteous before the Lord God, so he called Bogolyubsky.
