icon of St. Luke (Bishop Crimean) is particularly revered in the Orthodox world.Many faithful Christians recite in front of the St. warm and sincere prayer.St. Luke always hears request to him: the prayer of the faithful every day are great miracles - many people gain relief from a variety of mental and physical ailments.
relics Luke Crimea is today different healing, indicating the great spiritual power of the Holy.For many Christians worship the shrine come to Simferopol from all over the world.
icon of St. Luke is intended to remind people about the life of a great man, courageously following the footsteps of the Savior embodies a sample objection feat Christian cross of life.
on the icon of St. Luke Voyno-Yasenetsky portrayed in the archbishop's vestments with the right hand raised in blessing.You can also see the image of the saint, seated at a table on an open book, in the writings of the scientific activity that reminds Christian believers fragments of the biography of the saint.There are icons depicting the saint with a cross in his right hand and the Gospel in his left.Some painters are St. Luke medical instruments, recalling his life's work.
great veneration by the people is the icon of St. Luke - its significance for Christian believers is very great!Like St. Nicholas, Bishop Luke became a Russian miracle worker, coming to the aid of all the difficulties of life.
Today icon of St. Luke is practically in every home.This is due primarily to the great faith of the people in the miraculous help of the saint, capable of faith to heal any disease.Many Christians are turning to the great saint in prayer for deliverance from various ailments.
years Archbishop Luke Young Voyno-Yasenetsky
St. Luke, Bishop of Crimea (in the world - Valentin F. Voyno-Yasenetsky), was born in Kerch April 27, 1877.From childhood he was interested in painting, attending drawing school, which demonstrated considerable success.At the end of the gymnasium course of the future saint he entered the university's law faculty, but stopped after a year employment, leaving the institution.Then he tried to deal with the Munich school of painting, however, and in this regard the young man found his calling.
all my heart trying to benefit the neighbors, Valentin decided to go to Kiev University medical school.From the first years of training he became interested in anatomy.After graduating with honors from the educational institution and the specialty of the surgeon, the future saint immediately began to practice medical activities, especially in eye surgery.
Chita
In 1904, the Russian-Japanese war.VFVoyno-Yasenetsky went to the Far East as a volunteer.In Chita, he worked at the Red Cross hospital, where he had practical medical practice.As head of the surgical department, he successfully operated on wounded soldiers.Soon the young doctor met his future wife - Anna Vasilyevna, who worked in a hospital as a nurse.In marriage they had four children.
From 1905 to 1910, the future saint worked in a variety of county-level hospitals, where he had to lead the most diverse medical practice.At this time, the widespread use of general anesthesia, but for operations under general anesthesia did not have the necessary equipment and specialists - anesthesiologists.Intrigued by alternative methods of pain relief, a young doctor discovered a new method of anesthesia of the sciatic nerve.Subsequently he presented his research in a thesis, which he successfully defended.
Pereslavl
In 1910, the young family moved to the city of Pereslavl, where the future saint Luke worked in extremely difficult conditions, making several transactions every day.Soon he decided to study contaminated surgery and has been actively working on a dissertation.
In 1917 begin the terrible turmoil in the homeland - political instability, widespread betrayal, beginning a bloody revolution.In addition, the wife of the young surgeon ill with tuberculosis.The family moved to Tashkent.Here F. Valentin holds the position of head of the surgical department of the local hospital.In 1918 he opened the Tashkent State University, in which the doctor is teaching topographic anatomy and surgery.
Tashkent
During the Civil War surgeon lived in Tashkent, where all forces gave doctoring daily performing several operations.During operation, the future saint always prayed to God for help in committing the case to save lives.In the operating room has always been an icon, and hung a lamp in front of her.The doctor was a pious custom: before the operation it is always applied to the icon, then lit the lamp, made a prayer, and only then get down to business.Doctor differed deep faith and religiosity, which led to his decision to accept the priesthood.
Health AVVoyno-Yasenetsky began to deteriorate - she died in 1918, leaving the care of the wife of four young children.After the death of his wife's future saint became even more involved in church life, visiting temples in Tashkent.In 1921, Valentina Feliksovich ordained a deacon, and then - a priest.Father Valentin became the abbot of the temple, which is always very lively and zealously preached the word of God.Many colleagues are treated with undisguised irony to his religious beliefs, considering that the scientific activities of a successful surgeon to finalize the adoption of dignity.
In 1923 Valentin's father took monastic vows with the new name Luke, and soon donned the bishop, that caused a strong negative reaction from the authorities in Tashkent.After some time, the saint was arrested and imprisoned.It began a long period of links.
Ten years in captivity
Two months after the arrest of a future St. Luke Crimea was in prison in Tashkent.He was then flown to Moscow, where there was a significant meeting with St. Patriarch Tikhon concluded in the Donskoy Monastery.In conversation Patriarch urges Bishop Luka not to leave medical practice.
Soon saint was summoned to the KGB KGB building on Lubyanka Square, where he was subjected to cruel interrogation techniques.After sentencing Saint Luke was sent to the Butyrka prison where he was held in inhuman conditions for over two months.He was then transferred to the Taganka prison (until December 1923).Then followed a series of reprisals: in the midst of a harsh winter saint was sent into exile in Siberia in the far Yeniseisk.Here he was lodged in the house of a wealthy local resident.Bishop was a separate room, where he continued his medical practice.
After some time, St Luke received permission to operate in the Yenisei hospital.In 1924, he made an unprecedented complicated kidney transplant from animals to humans.As a "reward" for their efforts, local authorities sent a talented surgeon in the small village of Huy, where St Luke continued medical practice, sterilizing instruments in a samovar.The saint did not lose heart - as a reminder of bearing the cross of life with him has always been an icon.
St. Luke Crimea next summer was once again transferred to Yeniseisk.After a short prison he was again admitted to the medical activities and to church service at a local monastery.
Soviet authorities tried all means to prevent the growing popularity of the bishop surgeon among the common people.It was decided his exile in Turukhansk, which were very complex natural and weather conditions.At the local hospital, and patients taking the saint continued surgical activities, operating with a penknife, and as a surgical suture used the hair of patients.
During this period, he served in a small monastery on the banks of the Yenisei, in the church where the relics of St. Basil Mangazeysky.To him came the crowds, finding in it the true healer of body and soul.In March 1924 the saint called again to Turukhansk to resume medical practice.After the sentence, Bishop returned to Tashkent, where he again took on the duties of a bishop.Future St. Luke Crimea led medical practice at home, attracting not only patients, but many medical students.
In 1930, St Luke was arrested again.After the conviction, the saint spent a year in Tashkent prison, subjected to all kinds of torture and interrogation.Severe tests at the time suffered St. Luke Crimea.Prayer daily sacrifices unto the Lord gave him spiritual and physical strength to transfer all the adversity.
Then it was decided to forward the bishop into exile in northern Russia.All along the way to Kotlas soldiers escorting the convoy mocked holy, they spat in his face, mocked and ridiculed.
first time Bishop Luke worked in a transit camp "Makarikha" which served time people who are victims of political repression.Terms settlers were inhuman, many of desperation resolved to commit suicide, people suffering from epidemics of various diseases, and they do not have any medical care.St. Luke was soon transferred to the hospital for Kotlas, received permission to operate.Then the archbishop sent to Archangel, where he stayed until 1933.
«Sketches of purulent surgery»
In 1933, Luke once again returned to his native Tashkent, where he waited for grown-up children.Until 1937 the saint engaged in research activities in the field of contaminated surgery.In 1934 he released the famous work entitled "Sketches of purulent surgery" is still a textbook for surgeons.Many of the achievements prelate did not have time to publish what became the next obstacle Stalinist repression.
New persecution
In 1937, Bishop was arrested again on charges of killing people, the underground counter-revolutionary activities and plotting to kill Stalin.Some of his colleagues, who were arrested with him, gave false testimony against Bishop under pressure.For thirteen days the saint interrogated, tortured.After Bishop Luke did not sign a confession, he was again subjected to interrogation conveyor.
Over the next two years he was in Tashkent prison, periodically subjected to aggressive interrogation.In 1939, he was sentenced to exile in Siberia.In the village of Bolshaya Murta Krasnoyarsk Krai Bishop he worked at a local hospital, in terms of many patients in an incredibly difficult conditions.Heavy months and years full of hardship and adversity with dignity ruled future saint - Bishop Luke Crimea.Prayer brought by them for his spiritual flock, helping many of the faithful in those difficult times.
Soon saint sent a telegram to the President of the Supreme Council for permission to operate on wounded soldiers.Then the bishop was transferred to Krasnoyarsk and was appointed chief doctor of the military hospital, and the consultant of the district military hospitals.
While working at the hospital for him constantly watched by KGB officers, and colleagues treated him with suspicion and distrust that was related to his religious expression.He was not allowed in the hospital dining room and therefore often has to endure hunger.Some nurses wishing saint secretly brought him food.
Liberation Daily
future archbishop of Crimean Luke independently came to the railway station, selecting the most seriously ill patients for operations.This lasted until 1943, until the political prisoners are not many church came under Stalinist amnesty.Future St. Luke was made bishop of Krasnoyarsk, and on February 28 was able to serve yourself first liturgy.
In 1944 the saint was moved to Tambov, where he had medical and religious activities, restoring the ruined temples, attracting many in the Church.He was invited to various conferences, but always asked to come in secular clothing, Luke never agree.In 1946 the saint was recognized.He was awarded the Stalin Prize.
Crimean period
Soon prelate health has seriously deteriorated, Bishop Luke began to see badly.Church authorities have appointed him Bishop of Simferopol and Crimea.In Crimea, the bishop continues saturated works of life.Work is underway on the restoration of the temple, Luke is a free daily intake of patients.In 1956 the saint completely blind.Despite such a severe illness, he worked selflessly for the good of the Church of Christ.June 1961 Eleventh St Luke Bishop Crimean peacefully departed to the Lord on the day of the celebration of the Week of All Saints.
Twentieth March 1996 the holy relics of the Crimean Luke were solemnly transferred to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Simferopol.Nowadays they are especially revered by the residents of the Crimea, as well as all Orthodox Christians, asking for help from the great saint.
Icon "St. Luke Crimea"
During the life of many faithful Christians, personally familiar with the great man, felt his holiness, which was expressed in genuine kindness and sincerity.Luca lived a hard life, full of works, deprivation and hardship.
Even after repose saint, many people continued to feel the support of his invisible.After the chargeability of the Archbishop of Orthodox saints canonized in 1995, the icon of St. Luke constantly presents various miracles of healing from mental and physical illnesses.
Many Orthodox Christians rush to Simferopol, to venerate the great Christian values - the relics of St. Luke Crimea.Many patients helping icon of St. Luke.The value of its spiritual power is difficult to overestimate.Some help from the holy believers came instantly, confirming his great intercession before God for the people.
Miracles Luke Crimean
Today for sincere prayers of the faithful the Lord sends healing from many diseases thanks to the intercession of St. Luke.There are real cases and recorded an incredible deliverance from various diseases, is due to the prayer of the saint.The relics of the Crimean Luke exude great miracles.
Besides getting rid of bodily ailments saint helping in the spiritual combat various sinful inclinations.Some believers surgeons, deeply honoring his great colleague, following the example of the saint always say prayers before surgery to help successfully handle even the toughest cases.They are deeply convinced that this helps St. Luke Crimea.Prayer from the heart turned toward him, it contributes to solving even the most complex problems.Some students
St Luke miraculously helped to enroll in medical school, so their dream came true - to devote his life to treating people.In addition to numerous healings from illnesses St Luke helps to find the lost faith to unbelievers, being a spiritual mentor and praying for the souls of men.
Many miracles and still makes a great holy Bishop Luke Crimea!Healing get all turned to him for help.There are cases when the saint helped pregnant women to safely carry and give birth to healthy children, are at risk as a result of comprehensive research.Truly a great saint - Luke Crimea.Prayer brought the believers before his relics and icons, there will always be heard.
relics
At the opening of the tomb of Luke noted incorruptibility of his remains.In 2002, the Greek clergy gave Trinity Monastery silver shrine for the relics of Archbishop in which they rest today.The holy relics of Luke Crimea because of the prayers of believers exude a lot of miracles and healings.In order to attach to him the people come to church all the time.
After the glorification of Bishop Luke among the saints, his remains were moved to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity of Simferopol.Often, the pilgrims are called this church: "The Church of St. Luke."Nevertheless, this remarkable called Holy Trinity.The cathedral is located at the city of Simferopol, st.Odessa, 12.
