«Chosen wonderworker and most wonderfully ugodniche Christ ..." - so begins the pleasant sounding Akathist to St. Seraphim of Sarov.A great prophet and a miracle worker Seraphim was glorified among the saints.It was a wise, humble guardian of the law of God, a teacher and mentor of the laity.Many were piled saints Seraphim of Sarov hymns of praise and prayer.Icons its way almost immediately recognizable and always honor.
Seraphim of Sarov akathist
many prayers constantly rises to our father Seraphim.Twice a year, the days marked his memory is January 15 (Repose) and 1 August (acquisition of relics).In these days to read God's blessed saint Seraphim of Sarov and akathist tropar - hymns, so as to glorify him and to honor his memory.
He prayed all his life and protects the entire mankind from the wrath of God, but to this day constantly praying for the salvation of the human soul and helps people.There is a lot of evidence that dedicated Seraphim of Sarov akathist encompasses most miraculous powers.The old man had the gift of prophecy.Predictions Seraphim of Sarov is still not in doubt.
Prohor Prohor Moshnin
Isidorovich Mashnin in the world was born in the city of Kursk, July 19, 1754 into a wealthy merchant family of Isidor and Agafia Moshnin.His father was a brick factory and was engaged in construction of buildings and stone churches.At the end of his life, he took the contract for the construction of the cathedral in Kursk (now Sergiev-Kazan Cathedral, founded back in 1752), but unfortunately, in 1762, he died, and left his work unfinished.His wife, Agatha Moshnina, began to continue the construction of the cathedral.
happened that she took seven years Prokhorov high tower, and he, in childish recklessness and restlessness stumbled and fell with her.And surprisingly all he remained unhurt, because the Lord has prepared for him a completely different destiny.Today, the memory of this event on the site of the crash in the lower church of the Kazan kafederalnogo Sergiev cathedral is a monument depicting the face of the Great Wonderworker and Prophet Seraphim of Sarov.
Young Prokhorov attended church services, learned to read and write and their peers often read the Holy Gospel and the life of a saint.
Prokhorov once very ill, and he had a vision of the Mother of God, who promised to heal him.When walking through the estate Moshnin procession mother took sick son and put his head to the icon of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, after which the disease has receded.
novice monastery
Soon Prochor have a desire to leave a novice at the monastery.His own mother blessed him and presented him the crucifix, which he wore until his death on his chest.Then, along with other pilgrims, he makes a pilgrimage on foot from Kursk to Kiev-Pechersk saints.There's an old man Schemamonk Dosifej blessed him to go to the ministry in Sarov Monastery, founded in 1691, converted in 1706 in the city of Sarov (Nizhniy Novgorod region).
said goodbye to his family and his mother, in 1778, he went to Sarov hermitage, where he gently took my father Pachomius, who set over his spiritual elder Joseph.Prokhorov began his novitiate and performed all his duties with great diligence and zeal.
Following the example of other monks, he starts to move away into the woods for privacy and the Jesus prayer, a blessing for the old man gave it to him.But two years later the young novice felt ill with dropsy and terrible suffering, but did not complain.All the brothers at the head of his father Joseph was trying to help him all that she could.
Three years lasted the disease, doctors Prokhorov not want to see, because I thought that he gave himself a true physician Jesus Christ.One day after the Communion of the Holy Mysteries to him at night was the mother of the Virgin accompanied by St. John the Evangelist and St. Peter.She pointed his wand to the side the patient, the liquid out of it immediately emerged, Prokhorov went on the mend.After some time on the site where the Mother of God church was built for the sick, consecrated in the name of the holy St. Zosima and Sabbatius of Solovki.
monastic feat
Having stayed in Sarov monastery eight years, the young Prokhor took monastic vows and was baptized Seraphim.During church services several times he saw helping ministry of the Holy Angels.But one day, during a routine service in the church of St. Seraphim of Sarov Miracle Worker visionary saw the air coming of Jesus Christ surrounded by the Bodiless Heavenly Powers.The Lord has blessed the worshipers and then entered into the image near the royal doors.After this vision the monk Serafim more intensively prayed.At the age of 39 he became celibate priest.After the death of his father Pachomius, with a blessing from him and from his father Isaiah, a new feat, he goes for a few kilometers in a desert cell, located in the forest.
In the monastery, he appeared only on Saturdays and taking communion of the Holy Mysteries.Holy Gospel along with the other liturgical books was always with him.In severe feats he has transformed his life.
Near cells he had a small vegetable garden and apiary.He ate once a day, and on Wednesday and Friday and did refused food.
St. Seraphim of Sarov fully indulged in prayer, sometimes could not lie still for a long time.To visit his brother, finding him in such a state, quietly removed so as not to disturb his contemplation.In addition to his brothers pulled the laity.
But then he wanted to retire completely and with the blessing of the abbot stopped all the tricks, the path to it overgrown and closed cell branches of ancient pines.Henceforth, it was visited only by wild beasts, he fed the bread.
Intrigues
Devil Devil's Spawn feats Father Seraphim of Sarov did not like, and they began to frighten him.But the fearless Reverend protect themselves unceasing prayer and the power of the Life-Giving Cross.St. Seraphim of Sarov praying on a stone a thousand days and nights.Then the devil wanted to kill him, and afflicted him robbers.They came to him when he was working in the garden, and began threatening to claim the money.
St. Seraphim of Sarov was very strong physically and, holding the ax could not cope with them, but, remembering the words of the Gospel: "Who took the sword from him and die", he did not fight back.
brutal thugs beat him very much and Dig his skull.Not finding the money in his cell, ashamed of his act, they have gone away.
next morning wounded Reverend Seraphim of Sarov barely dragged himself to the monastery.The whole fraternity was horrified by what he saw and called a doctor, but doctors are not useful to him.He had a vision - again appeared to him the Queen of Heaven with John and Peter and touched his head, after which he again healed.
feat molchalnichestva
Five months later, the elder Seraphim went back to the deserted cell.He walked already leaning on his staff, remained after the attack of robbers hunched.He forgave his abuser.After the death of his father Isaiah, who was his friend since his youth, he makes a vow of silence for three years and even stopped going to the monastery.The new rector was the Father Niphon.He and his elder brother asked Seraphim return to the monastery.And after 15 years of reclusion Seraphim he returned to the desert.But without interrupting the silence and seclusion, he was always in the thoughts of God.
Seraphim was blessed with a special gift of clairvoyance and miracles and became a respected elder.In 1825 again he appeared to him and ordered him to Our Lady of hosting people demanding comfort and guidance.Now he became a healer of souls and hearts.He appealed to the visitor kindly and tenderly, not only as "my treasure", "my joy."In recent years, he is very kind care of his child - Diveevsky monastery.
Once one of the healed saw Monk praying elder Seraphim hovering in the air.But the Holy forbade him to talk about it before his death.Almost two years before his death, Reverend Elder again visited the Queen of Heaven with Saints John the Baptist, John the Evangelist and twelve maidens martyred.She warned him that he would soon be with them.This wondrous phenomenon present one Diveevskaya bayou for which prayed the Rev. Elder.
care of this world
Saint Seraphim began to weaken gradually and began to prepare for his death.In the hall was prepared by his coffin, and he often stood beside him.Then a miracle worker pointed to the place where he wanted to be buried - near the altar in the Assumption Cathedral.January 1, 1833, the sacrament in a hospital Zosimo-Savvatiy church, he turned to his brother, saying, "Save yourselves, be vigilant and not lose heart, we are preparing crowns."
He also warned that as long as he is alive, the fire will not be, but when his earthly life is over, the fire will happen.And so it happened.In the cell of his belongings and books began to fester, and the Reverend miracle worker, was on his knees in front of the Mother of God, but lifeless.His soul was taken by angels during prayer, and soared to the heavens to the throne of the King, the Almighty.
holy relics of St.
70 years after the death of St. Seraphim of Sarov Emperor Nicholas II raised the question of the canonization of a saint, which took place August 1, 1903.Reverend Dmitry Tambov to control this process.
relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov is in a special burial crypt, which was digged in the vault, and then everyone saw that oak coffin unharmed.
This day was accompanied by miraculous healings and even many sick people visiting the city of Sarov commemorate the beloved St. par with the memory of St. Sergius of Radonezh elders.Seized incorrupt relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov were placed in a special cancer.
Rule Father Seraphim
St. Seraphim of Sarov said that for the life of any person prayer is necessary as air.His spiritual children, he asked to pray constantly.Rule of St. Seraphim of Sarov said that every Christian, waking up in the morning, should always read the sign of the cross, and three times in a certain place praying "Our Father" and three "Hail Mother of God," and once "Creed."And only after that should start for everyday.
in transit or for some exercise, it is necessary to read the prayer, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner."If the people around, then briefly, but with a mind to say, "Lord, have mercy."And so to the dinner.Before dinner is again repeated his morning prayers.After lunch quietly read "Holy Virgin Mother of God, save me, a sinner," and pray for the day into the night.And in the privacy of reading "Lord Jesus Christ, Mother of God, have mercy on me a sinner."Before going to bed, it is necessary to repeat the morning rule, crossed, you can go to bed.
Rule of St. Seraphim of Sarov does not require any special work and effort.However, in the words of the monk, prayer will serve as a reliable anchor in the waves of the madding crowd.Fulfilling them every day, you can achieve high spirituality, since these are the essence of prayer and the founding of Christianity.
first prayer - as the word of the King of Heaven, set in the sample.The second archangel brought to salute the Blessed Virgin Mary.Last - an article of faith.
Who has the time should read the Gospel (The Apostle), hymns, canons and other prayers.A wise old man advised, if you can not adequately perform the prayers servant servitude, it is possible to carry out this rule in fact, lying or walking.The main thing - remember the words of the Holy Gospel: "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Churches Seraphim of Sarov
Today, a huge number of temples built in honor of this holy miracle worker.The Church of St. Seraphim of Sarov people come to pray and ask for help and protection from the holy elder.And they receive it.
Visiting St. Seraphim of Sarov Church, believers are always absolutely sure that he will definitely help them.What is asked of Seraphim of Sarov?Religious people ask him about everything: the gift of love, about the health of loved ones on protection against enemies, the intercession of the sinful circumstances and despondency.Seraphim of Sarov Church constantly hears people's prayers.And one who truly believes that St. Seraphim help him, he is sure to find comfort and peace.
150 km from Voronezh, near the village of Novomakarovo in a picturesque place situated monastery Seraphim of Sarov.There comes a huge number of pilgrims seeking salvation and intercession.Seraphim of Sarov Church keeps the relics of grace, stole, the holy mantle and the grave of the Monk.
Not to mention the favorite Seraphim-Diveevo nunnery, where to this day the relics of the saint.
cherished icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov, "Mother of God" Tenderness "was always before his eyes, he prayed in front of her, in front of her in prayer and holy man died on his knees.It was a long time in this monastery.Priceless icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov was framed in precious golden robe, which gave the Emperor Nicholas II.Now it is kept in Moscow in the Patriarchal residence.
Prophecies
Seraphim of Sarov Seraphim of Sarov Miracle Worker could predict the various events of the beginning of XX century.Thus, in his prophecies, he foretold the shooting of the royal family, war and revolution.He said that soon there will come a time when the souls of dying people will not have time to take the angels.And he predicted that one hundred years after his canonization (1903), since 2003, Russia is waiting for a revival.As a result, all the prophecies of St. Seraphim of Sarov reduced to the fact that for all the inhuman suffering of Russia will be great and glorious power, because God loves the people of Slavic, which to this day retains the true faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
more powerful state than the Russian-Slavic no longer be on Earth.That it will be a global leader, to which many people will tremble.Seraphim of Sarov predictions are true, and as God is holy, and two and two are four.
