Leisure time should be carried out for the benefit of body and soul.Tourism - one of the best options for relaxation and at the same time gaining new experiences and knowledge.If you - a resident of Moscow or the Moscow region, it means you are not limited in the choice of attractions.The capital of Russia - it is a whole panorama of parks, museums and, of course, churches and monasteries.It has long been famous for its Pervoprestolnaya Orthodox pearls, for which he received the title of "gold-headed."An infinite number of holy sites in the capital causes of pilgrims from all over the country come here and marvel at the unprecedented beauty and rich history of orthodox temples and complexes.One such Christian centers of the capital is the Novospassky Monastery.In Moscow, he is considered one of the most visited places of pilgrimage.
Why monastery called stauropegic?
This name is obtained Orthodox complexes in which the cross put up at the altar by the patriarch himself.These monasteries are under the care of a canonical management or supervision of the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church.Patriarch appointed governors - Archimandrite or abbess.These monasteries have some privileges.For example, the ability to self-government and independence.In Russia, more than 600 Orthodox complexes only 25 facilities were awarded the title of Stavropegic.Therefore, Novospassky Monastery in Moscow has a special status.
History Monastery
this Orthodox center was founded by the Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow as many as eight centuries ago.Then the monastery was located at the Serpukhov gates.Then the descendants of the prince suffered a sacred place in the Kremlin and later on Krutitsy Hill, where he is to this day.After acquiring his final resting place was the popular name of the monastery - the Savior on the new (location), and is strengthened as its official name.
During the reign of the Romanov dynasty Novospassky Monastery became the second largest after the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin.The royal family founded the "Save on a new" family necropolis.
During the Revolution, all religious sites have been closed, including the Novospassky monastery in Moscow.The royal tomb was destroyed in its place the Soviet authorities established a prison for women.Later in the monastery housed the center of the restoration, and then a furniture factory.
Novospassky Monastery was revived only in the late 20th century.From that moment it began the monastic life and the daily liturgy.
What is the territory of the orthodox complex?
Novospassky Monastery in Moscow - a huge area in which there are as many as 19 units, 6 of them cathedrals dating back to the 17th century, the bell tower, several towers and chapels, fraternal body, master's yard.Each of these structures has its own special, unique history.Many mysteries keeps Novospassky Monastery in Moscow.Shrine, which is famous Orthodox complex, involve thousands of pilgrims.This icon "Vsetsaritsa" revered by believers as a way of, healing of serious illnesses, and Holy Face (19th century).Pilgrims can also venerate the holy relics.
Mode monastery and address
the main temple every day at 8 am conducted liturgy, evening rule in 17 hours.On Sundays and public holidays in the church established the following schedule: Liturgy at 7 and 9 o'clock, and the All-Night Vigil - 5 pm.All the days, except during Lent in the church are public prayer before the icon of "Vsetsaritsa."
get to the monastery can be 2 ways: through m. Proletarian or Marxist station.In the first case to the complex will have to walk 500 meters.From Marxist stations will have to drive about a kilometer.
Virtual Tour
Knowing a simple address, Novospassky Monastery in Moscow will not be difficult to find.So, the location of the Orthodox complex - Peasant Sq., 10. From the station Proletarian need to go in the direction of the Moscow River.Cross the road through an underpass, you will find yourself among the majestic walls of the monastery.Its entrance is crowned icon of the Saviour and the code of conduct established at the site.
stepped into a white dome, visitors find themselves in a reverent atmosphere of the monastery, filled with a sense of mystery and sacredness.The tour is best to start with a bell tower, once built on the initiative of Patriarch Filaret.At its height (80 m), it is comparable only with the Ivan the Great Bell Tower (81 meters).Once on the top of buildings, look around - before you offer a wonderful, breathtaking panorama.Enjoy the beauty of the world from a bird's flight, you can go to the Transfiguration Cathedral.
Center monastery
Transfiguration Cathedral is the main church of the Orthodox complex.This is where the pilgrims can pray to the icon "Vsetsaritsa" the gift of health to their families and loved ones who have cancer.Vsetsaritsa sacred image is decorated with numerous gifts of those who were healed by the grace of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.That is how the Russian people thank the Almighty for the committed forces miracle.The image of the Mother of God as a precious asset of the temple, located at the entrance.
miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin
Many shrines keeps within its walls the Novospassky monastery in Moscow."Vsetsaritsa" - one of its main values.Once written by a monk on Mount Athos, it has become an icon of healing way of the monastery in the late 20th century.Before Mother of God commit daily prayers."Vsetsaritsa" is often transported in Kashira Cancer Center to give spiritual strength to people with malignant tumors.
Shrine of the Transfiguration Cathedral
temple is also famous for the ancient images on the walls dating back to the 17th century.These include a fresco dedicated to the family tree of the royal dynasty.No less interesting and controversial image appears 10 Greek scientists, shown at the entrance.This allegorical mural is that whatever value is not a pagan wisdom that the Christian heritage will always be many steps above.
In the center of the temple is a seven-tier iconostasis with images of saints, the Mother of God and of Christ the Savior.And, as in any other church in the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral many images of saints, martyrs, righteous, holy and prophets (eg, the fresco of St. John the Baptist).All it really worth it to visit the Novospassky monastery in Moscow.Taking pictures and videos in the territory is permitted.
Examining complex
The monastery is also a copy of the cross, which is located in the Kremlin.This cultural monument was dedicated to Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov - the prince and governor of Moscow late 19th - early 20th century.He died from a bomb thrown by one of the terrorists SRs.Romanov's wife, Elizaveta Fyodorovna, having deep faith in God and the power of confession, came to the prison to the killer and urged him to repent of their deeds.In exchange, the princess gave the word to intercede for his pardon and forgiveness.But the offender, because of his radical beliefs, did not do, and was executed.
Novospassky Monastery in Moscow has such atmosphere of sanctity and a special microclimate that its territory fruit apricot trees.It seems that all of God's grace descended upon the Orthodox complex, which grow in a garden of flowers and plants of great beauty.
temple of the monastery of the Holy Virgin Church is located in an enclosed area of the monastery, which is why visitors do not immediately notice that church with a central square
Orthodox complex.It adjoins the north-eastern side of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration.Church of the Intercession of the Virgin consists of three limits, the central of which was erected in honor of like a holiday.The right side of the church (chapel) dedicated to Barbara, and the left - St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov.
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin Orthodox has many values such as power, frescoes, icons.Novospassky Monastery in Moscow also incorporates such churches as Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, Icons of the Mother of God "The Sign", Nicholas.
complex is worth a visit - as a deeply religious and those who are just discovering in her life the first page of Orthodoxy.
