Siberian city Verkhoturye, located on the banks of the River Tours, a few centuries ago was perhaps the biggest settlement in the realm of Russian Trans-Urals.At the end of the sixteenth century did not exist in Yekaterinburg, were not built factories Demidov, and Verkhoturye already existed.In the city in those days I worked Verkhotursky customs, and he was the center of trade with the peoples of the population of Eastern Siberia.Today Verkhoturye is the spiritual capital of the Urals, thanks to several religious institutions, who come to visit the many pilgrims.
Archbishop went to meet the requests of the older women and ladies
Convent in Verkhoturye is the first monastery for the ladies established for the Ural Mountains.Year of its foundation in 1621 believed that the Siberian diocese, Archbishop Cyprian, driving from Moscow to Tobolsk, he stayed in the city for four days and learned that many of worldly ladies and old women are searching for their monastic life.After meeting with the city warlord ruler decided to build a temple in honor of the Holy Virgin and a few cells, which originally became inhabited by about ten women.It is in honor of the church and was named Pokrovsky Monastery.Verkhoturye possess their own convent quite long - in 1764, this church was abolished and the establishment of many decades old buildings stood empty, gradually eroded until recent decades, when the program of restoration.
Not all the territory of the monastery is available for visiting
Today the convent in Verkhoturye is valid.This is a small building of the white trim with silver-domed Intercession Church, which is available to the public.The rest of the monastery is closed.At the temple there are the relics of Verkhoturye Kozma, who come to worship the many pilgrims.This famous Ural whacky old was crippled and walked with crutches.From an early age he took a feat of foolishness, I went to all the church services, including prayer went out at night.His death dates from the 1680 year, when he was buried in the churchyard Verkhoturye Cathedral.
In his prayer changed the weight of the precious burden
After the death of the blessed in a dream to a widow with a request to "cover the grave of cattle" and the woman arranged over the burial chapel.In addition, Kozma credited with participation in the transfer of the relics of Simeon Verkhoturye in which whacky allegedly asked the saint to interrupt the transfer, since he hurt and tired legs, and people were forced to put the burden on the land, as it has become unaffordable.After Kozma rested procession continued movement, and put in place the stop St. Kosminskiy puston.How to find a women's monastery in Verkhoturye?The monastery is located downstream from the city of the Kremlin, and to him, as noted by tourists, there are no signs, so specify, how to pass, you need to have the locals.Find the structure will not be difficult, since the town itself is small, it is home to around 7.5 thousand. Residents, and all the attractions are within walking distance.
Smallest Kremlin Russian
Pilgrims believe properly and interesting visit Verkhotursky Kremlin, the smallest Kremlin in Russia.Its territory is the Trinity Cathedral, dating from the early 18th century.This remarkable building located in the bell tower of the cathedral clock, iron floor that allows you to store the coolness indoors, even in the heat, and views of the city suspension bridge over the river.The more interesting city Verkhoturye?Monastery for males, founded in 1604 came from Poshekhonye, Hieromonk Jonah, famous for its large area that exceeds the area of the Kremlin in Moscow.
coffin with the imperishable body rose from the grave
A hundred years after the founding of Verkhoturie St. Nicholas monastery acquired the relics of St Simeon, who was revered as the patron saint of the Ural land.This man was born into wealth and nobility, but in troubled times and left the family home, located in the European part of the Russian realm, in the Urals, where he settled in the village Merkushino.Here he concealed his origin and lived as a simple peasant, embodying the Christian feat "simplification".Simeon attended a local church would be alone for prayer, for the peasants sewed fur coats, without charging a fee for it, and preached Voguls local tribes.Fifty years after his death in 1692, the coffin with the body of Simeon incorruptible risen from the grave, and the earth from his grave had healed many people suffering from skin diseases.Two years later, the relics were inspected and transferred to Nicholas Church.
holy relics proved impervious to fire
What other miracles occurred in Verkhoturye?The monastery on the territory of which were relics of the saint, in 1716 burned in the fire, and the church, where the remains of Simeon was unitozhena completely, but cancer while miraculously not damaged.In 1838 the church was restored and the ark with the relics placed in its chapel.In addition, a place of worship and burial place of Simeon Verkhoturye in his native village Merkushino which spring from the grave scored over which was erected a chapel, at first wooden and then stone.Simeon left in people's hearts an indelible impression, so in the late 19th century in Yekaterinburg appeared Brotherhood of St. Simeon, which was engaged in spiritual enlightenment, as well as support for disadvantaged persons.Simeon's relics attract many pilgrims, numbering in the tens of thousands a year, so in Verkhoturye monastery has undergone significant architectural changes to take all comers.
In this cathedral to pray five thousand
main cathedral of the monastery, Holy Cross, it was founded in early 1905 and has a capacity of about 5 thousand. People.He is one of the largest cathedrals in Russia along with Isaac's and the Temple of Christ the Savior.Religious buildings erected for 8 years and has a seven-headed clearance in conjunction with four belfries of the towers.Before the Revolution, the church was decorated with 64 icons, faience iconostasis, German tiles on the floor, cast-iron spiral elements.In the temple, 137 windows, which is two times more than in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, and his altar, thirty meters in height, it leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors.What was the fate of this place of worship during the Soviet era in Verkhoturye?Monastery after 30s.used for household needs.At the temple was also a cinema, and a warehouse of building materials, and the separation of juvenile detention.The revival of religious buildings started only in the 90s of the twentieth century.
All churches monastery in Verkhoturye
Verkhoturye, St. Nicholas Monastery which is not a church, demonstrates a variety of architectural styles that prevailed in religious buildings in Russia in a given period of time.For example, Simeon-Ann's church, located above the gate (Gate), was founded in the mid 18th century and was built in the "Asian" style of the two-storey tetrahedron.The temple has a two-tier iconostasis, and decoration of close to Russian style and classicism.Today the building is considered malovmestitelnym and secondary, so the liturgy there are served rare and so access to it is limited.
Those who wish to visit Verkhoturye, monastery, photos of which are shown here, may not always provide access to the church of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a large temple once existed.The original building, erected in 1712, was destroyed in 1936, and in its place in 2000 built a new church in the name of the same saint, where the liturgy held periodically.About the time of their need to be checked with the brotherhood of the monastery.But for those who come to worship the Transfiguration in Verkhoturye monastery provides an opportunity to do it every day in the same church, built in 1821 and little be subjected to the changes.In addition to religious institutions, Verkhoturye interesting well-preserved examples of ancient architecture, local history museum, as well as a peaceful and quiet atmosphere conducive to rest, which is absent today in large metropolitan areas.
