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Gornalsky St. Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery - Trebi. Pskov-Pechersk Monastery

Dear brothers and sisters!

In our monastery, it became possible to order services through the website.

Those who have visited our monastery at least once remember this and return here in their memory, in order to join in their souls the grace of the Verkhoturye shrines.

But not many people have the opportunity to come here often due to the distance, difficult life circumstances or ailments.

We invite you to take this opportunity so that monastic prayers may be offered up for you and your loved ones at the holy relics of Righteous Simeon!

Donations for treasures

ATTENTION!!!

Pray for the health and repose of those baptized in the Orthodox faith
- Suicides are not mentioned in the notes.
- In the notes, names are indicated in full in the genitive case.

How to order treasures in our monastery through the website?

You can donate for church services on this page using the Yandex.Money button below. Not only Yandex.Money is accepted for payment, but also bank cards. Wallet number 410019734258032.

ATTENTION! In the commentary to the payment, please indicate the name of the treasure, the names of those for whom you need to pray, your full name. and email address. Confirmation of admission is sent to it Money... If you do not have an email address and do not want to start one, then in order to inform the donor, the site administration offers to indicate the address or contact phone number to notify about the commencement of the commemoration. Please note that a donation notification can be sent within a period of one to seven days!

Tell your family and friends that the St. Nicholas Monastery now also has the opportunity to submit requests via the Internet. P given "notes" viewed in a week and transferred to the church shop, where the order for the commemoration is made. You can contact the site administrator by e-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All your requests will be considered and implemented.

What are church requirements?

The meaning of the word trebi - in its meaning, defines the divine services that are not performed daily and do not relate to the daily liturgical circle. Such services are held on demand (hence the name), in other words, as needed. At such services, the names of people are mentioned, written on special pieces of paper, which are also popularly called trebias. This is your request to the Lord, with which the priests turn to Him together with you.

It is possible to submit requests in monasteries and churches by contacting a clergyman or by submitting a note and making a donation.

Why do they charge money for services and commemoration in churches?

Our prayer request to God should be supported by a willingness and on their part to bring something as a gift. This has been known since the earliest biblical times. This is the spiritual meaning of sacrifices and different kind donations. Therefore, already in the ancient Church, people made monetary contributions.

Holy. John Chrysostom explained to those who in his time did not understand the meaning of fees: “Do not be embarrassed - the goods of heaven are not sold for money, they are not bought with money, but by the free decision of the giver of money, philanthropy and alms. If these benefits were bought with silver, then a woman who put two mites would not receive much. But since it was not silver, but a good intention that had power, she, showing all her readiness, received everything. So, we should not say that the Kingdom of Heaven is bought for money - not for money, but for a free decision that manifests itself through money. However, you say, and money is needed? You don't need money, but a solution. Having it, you can buy the sky for two mites, and without it and for a thousand talents you cannot buy what you can buy for two mites. "

The donations that believers make have two sides. One is spiritual and moral, and the other is vital and practical.

The Lord says about the spiritual side: Sell your estates and give alms. Prepare for yourselves sheaths that do not decay, a treasure that is not scarce in heaven, where the thief does not approach and where the moth does not eat, for where your treasure is, there your heart will also be (Luke 12: 33–34). And St. The Apostle Paul writes: You sent me to Thessalonica once or twice to help me. [I say this] not because I was looking for a gift; but I seek fruit that multiplies for your benefit (Phil. 4: 16-17).

The practical side is that the Church and her people live in real world... The life of monasteries requires considerable expenses and is built on the funds of benefactors, donors and parishioners. Thus, your donation helps the way of life, life and development of the monastery, and the brethren prayerfully turn to God about your requests.

May the Lord have mercy and save you!

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One of the largest operating monasteries in Russia with more than five centuries of history, one of the most revered monasteries in the country, is the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery, founded in 1473. It is located almost on the border with Estonia.

The Pskov-Pechersky Monastery appeared in the caves near the Kamenets stream. They were first mentioned in chronicles in 1392. Judging by the legends, there lived monks who fled from the south of the country, fleeing the persecution of the Crimean Tatars. In 1470, on this land, Hieromonk Jonah, a native of Yuriev (today it is the city of Tartu), built a church, which he consecrated in 1473. It was around her that the Pechersk monastery was formed. The town of Pechora appeared near the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery in the 16th century.

In those ancient times, these were uninhabited places covered with impenetrable forests. The hunters who were here saw the elder praying on the stone, heard the singing of the hermits. There is no information about them; the name of their spiritual mentor, Mark, has been preserved. John, his wife Maria (in monasticism she took the name Vassa) and Mark were the first inhabitants of this place.

In a sandy mountain, John dug a church Holy Mother of God... After some time, Vassa died (she was seriously ill even before her arrival on the Pskov land). He buried the coffin with the body of the deceased in a cave. But, to his great amazement, the next day the coffin was pulled out of the ground. Jonah took this as a sign from above. He suggested that something had been done wrong during the funeral service. Therefore, Vassa was again buried and once again buried in her earth. But the next morning the same thing happened. Jonah decided to leave the coffin on the surface.

Since those ancient times, the effect of grace has not stopped in the caves of the monastery. For several centuries, the coffins with the deceased monks, soldiers killed on the battlefield, as well as the inhabitants of the posad did not give themselves up to the earth. In the cave necropolis of the monastery there are crypts that are filled with blackened and dilapidated coffins to the very vaults. At the same time, there are no signs of rotting bodies.

Jonah's ascetics

After the untimely death of Vassa, ascetics began to come to Jonah. His close friend and successor, Hieromonk Misail, built the church of Theodosius and Anthony from wood on the very mountain. Cells for the first inhabitants were cut down next to it.

Unfortunately, soon the Old Monastery on the mountain was burned by people from the Livonian Order. At the beginning of the 16th century, when Dorotheos was hegumen, it was decided to move the temple to the foot of the mountain. At the same time, the Assumption Church was expanded, cave temple Theodosius and Anthony. Around the same time, the church of the Forty Sebastian Martyrs was erected, and the construction of the belfry of the monastery began. Invaluable assistance in the construction was provided by Misur Munekhin - a highly educated, pious man who was able to understand and appreciate the strategic importance of the Pecher.

Educational activities

Munehin also patronized Abbot Cornelius. Under him, the Pskov-Pechersky Holy Dormition Monastery flourished. The number of monks increased significantly, carpentry, ceramic, icon painting workshops appeared. The Pskov-Pechersky Monastery already at that time could be proud of its magnificent library. The Third Pskov Chronicle was kept here. From the Caves collections, the correspondence of John IV with Prince Andrei Kurbsky has survived to this day.

Abbot Cornelius engaged in spiritual enlightenment - he created temples in the south of Estonia, sent priests there. However, educational activities were suspended due to the military successes of the Germans.

By the decree of Ivan the Terrible, the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery was surrounded by a powerful stone wall. The Annunciation Church, made of stone, was erected in the monastery. For the streltsy garrison, which carried out a permanent service, a gateway Church of St. Nicholas was built, which was directly connected to the battle towers. During the Livonian War, the monastery was often raided from the west.

Pskov-Pechersk Holy Dormition Monastery today

The walls of the Pechersk Fortress stretch along the slope of a deep ravine, somewhat skirting the hollow along which the Kamenets brook flows. Their total length is 726 meters, and their thickness reaches two meters. Today the fortress structure consists of 9 towers. During its centuries-old history, the Pskov-Pechersk Assumption Monastery has repeatedly withstood the attacks of the Livonian army led by Stefan Batory (Livonian War), the Swedish rulers - Karl XII and Karl-Gustav, Hetman Chodkiewicz (Poland). The history of the monastery's military participation, glorified by the exploits of its gallant defenders - monks and archers, ended during the Northern War. At this time, the western borders of Russia moved to the Baltic Sea.

Great pilgrims

From ancient times, the whole Great Russia and, of course, Moscow knew about the existence of the monastery. The Pskov-Pechersky Monastery became a place of pilgrimage for crowned persons of different times. A frequent guest here was Ivan the Terrible, who repented of the soul of Abbot Korniliy that he had ruined. At one time, the suspicions of a suspicious ruler fell on him. Peter I visited the Pskov-Pechersk Monastery four times. The luxurious carriage, which is still kept within the walls of the monastery, remained in memory of the visit of Empress Anna Ioanovna to this monastery. In 1822, Alexander I also visited here. He talked within the walls of the monastery with the seer Lazar. Nicholas II attended the 1903 pilgrimage. Here, at the beginning of 1911, Princess Elizabeth Feodorovna prayed here.

Monastery shrines

The ancient monastery carefully keeps the most valuable icons within its walls. The Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery, the photo of which you can see in our article, has three shrines. First of all, it is an icon of the Mother of God, which is considered miraculous. It is annually carried out on patronal holidays with a procession of the cross. In addition, these are the icons of Tenderness and Hodegetria of the Pskov-Pecherskys. Testimonies have been preserved in the annals of miraculous healings that became possible thanks to these shrines. The icons are kept in the Assumption Church and the Mikhailovsky Cathedral.

Elders of the monastery

Today the monastery, headed by His Eminence Eusebius, very carefully preserves the traditions of the monastery, observes the laws and rules of the monastery. Live here amazing people... The elders of the Pskov-Caves Monastery are an example of true piety and great faith. These are Archimandrites Adrian (Kirsanov) and John (Krestyankin) - legends Orthodox Church and vivid examples of monastic life.

The saints of the Pskov-Caves Monastery are a role model not only for the monks living in the monastery today, but for all Orthodox Christians. They are Reverend Mark, Reverend Bassa, Reverend Jonah, Reverend Dorotheos, Reverend Lazarus, Reverend Simeon.

The monastery today

Today, thousands of tourists come to these places to see the great shrines with their own eyes. A historical and architectural monument of great interest to scientists all over the world is the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery. Excursions here are organized by many travel companies from different cities of our country. The sights of the monastery are truly unique.

As already mentioned, this monastery is active. Divine services are held here. To touch the shrines, many come to the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery. Requirements can also be ordered here. Perhaps not everyone knows what it is. Trebi is a sacred rite performed by a clergyman at the request of a believer for himself or people close to him. This is a person's request to the Lord, with which the clergy address with him.

Today, you can submit requests to the Pechersky Monastery via the Internet. To do this, you should enter the site of the monastery, where it is described in detail how this is done. Every day, the administrators review all submitted "notes" and pass them on to the abbot of the monastery, Archimandrite Tikhon.

Monastery caves

As already mentioned, the cave and the temple were created by the former Pskov priest John Shestnik.

The caves of the Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery are, in fact, a monastery cemetery. The exact number of burials has not yet been precisely established. More than 14,000 people are believed to be buried here. Still no scientific justification a phenomenon that has been observed in caves for centuries: there is always very fresh air and the temperature is always constant. In addition, the smell of a decomposing body disappears instantly.

Scientists have tried to explain this phenomenon unusual properties sandstone, which is able to absorb odors, the monks sincerely believe that this is due to the sanctity of this place.

Excursions to the monastery caves leave a very strong impression on everyone who decides to visit them. The path is illuminated only by candles, a ringing silence around ... And if also the monk who leads the excursion speaks in a "terrible" voice about human sins and retribution for them, then it becomes uncomfortable.

Almost at the very entrance to the caves are the relics of the Monks Mark, Jonah, Lazarus, and also Vassa.

Seven underground galleries diverge from the entrance. They are called streets that have expanded and lengthened over the years. The fifth and sixth streets are called fraternal. Monks of the monastery are buried here. The pilgrims were buried in other galleries.

There is a special candlestick at the end of the central cave street. It is decorated in the form of a small table and is called eve. Next to him are funeral services (funeral services). Immediately after the eve, a large wooden cross is erected, to the right of which Metropolitan Veniamin Fedchenko is buried.

The monastery caves are a unique place where the saints are drunk, saturated with the prayers of ascetics. It is a unique artistic and historical monument.

Assumption cave temple

A wide staircase leads to it. The image of the Mother of God of Kiev is located above the entrance. On the roof, facing the monastery, there are five chapters crowned with crosses. The necks of the heads are adorned with sacred images.

The interior decoration of the temple is no less original. It has three passages in length and five in width. They are separated by earthen mills lined with bricks. This creates a special cosiness. The room is quite spacious; there is always a secluded corner where you can pray by the light of the lamps.

In the depths of the cathedral, on the south side, in a specially equipped niche, rest the relics of the Monk Cornelius.

Great belfry

Not far from the Assumption Church is the main bell tower of the monastery, or the belfry, as it is often called. A stone structure, consisting of several pillars, placed in a row from east to west.

This is one of the largest architectural structures of this type. The belfry has six main spans and one, which was built much later. Thanks to him, the second tier is formed.

The bells of the Pskov monastery are one of the most significant collections not only in the Pskov land, but also in Western Russia.

Sretenskaya church

It was erected in 1670 on the site of the previously existing Church of the Annunciation. Sretensky Cathedral is a two-story brick building, made in the pseudo-Russian style. The church is on the second floor. The altar has a central niche for the altar and several small niches for the deacon. The porch is separated by a massive wall. It has three openings. All windows are in the form of arches. The lower floor of the temple is finished with smooth rustication.

On the western and eastern walls of the Sretenskaya Church, the painting has been preserved, which has already been restored several times. The southern and northern walls are decorated with pilasters. The walls are made of bricks, then plastered and painted.

Attempts to close

Throughout its long history, the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery has never been closed, for more than five hundred years.

In Soviet times, there were several attempts to close the Pechersky Monastery. Eyewitnesses recall that once another commission arrived at it with a decision to close it. The abbot got acquainted with the decree and threw it into the burning fireplace. Discouraged officials, moreover without documents, hastily retreated.

The abbot of the monastery, Alipy, meeting the next representatives of the authorities, said that a large number of weapons were kept in the monastery, and many of the brethren were front-line soldiers. They will defend the abode to the last breath. He warned that the only way to take the monastery was with the help of aircraft, which would be immediately reported on the Voice of America radio station. This statement impressed the commission. Oddly enough, this threat worked. For some time the monastery was left alone.

There were many situations when the monastery could be closed or ruined, but each time in some incomprehensible way it remained untouched.

Requisites are rituals that are performed by clergymen at the request (request) of parishioners. Requirements are a request to God for the health or repose of people close to you, or yourself. In the process of one or another demand, the clergymen in a common prayer convey petitions to the Lord. Practically all church rituals are referred to the concept of "treasures", such as: the magpie, the indefatigable psalter, commemoration, prayer service and a candle for health.

When ordering demands, you need to remember that church rites can only be performed for those who are baptized in the Orthodox Church. And the requirements, which are aimed at praying for the dead, are not read as suicides, apostates, blasphemers. If you are not sure why a person died, you can always ask the priest for advice on how to act correctly in a given situation.

There are very, very many situations in which we need the help of our Lord our God. Understanding what needs a person will experience, the Church has created several ranks asking for God's help.

According to the ranks, the requirements differ for those that are served in any church, and for those that are read exclusively in monasteries.

When ordering most of the requirements, you need to submit notes with petitions. Such notes should be written in legible handwriting. First written church names men then women and children. It is not customary to write worldly positions and ranks of this or that person. But the most important thing is purity of thoughts, openness of soul and true unshakable faith. The Orthodox Church wants to be closer to its parishioners, and understands perfectly well that progress does not stand still. In our worldly life, the Internet plays an important role, as it helps to save time and also helps in communication. We understand that not every believer has the physical ability to order the necessary requirements in the exact temple or monastery that is needed, and this is why our website was created on which you can order services via the Internet, regardless of where you are. You can order online treasuries from anywhere in the world, and all you need to do is fill out the proposed order form and send a donation for the needs of the monastery or temple where you ordered the requirement.

What requirements can be ordered online on our website

Church commemoration

Church commemoration is a prayer during the Liturgy with the mention of the names of the dead and the living, for salvation and eternal good before the Lord God. In order to order the required commemoration of a living person, a note "On health" is submitted. If you want to order a commemoration for the deceased, write at the beginning of the note "On the repose."

Sorokoust

The Forty-mouth is an intensified prayer for repose or health. During the forty Divine Liturgies, the ministering priest mentions the name of the person who was served at the forty-mouth. It is believed that forgiveness of sins occurs and the Grace of God comes for the person for whom he prays forty times. To enhance, you need to order a shrike in several Temples at once.

The indefatigable psalter

An unbroken psalter is a prayer of the strongest power. Unsleeping, it is because it reads like this strong prayer, both day and night, without any interruption. An indestructible psalter is ordered especially in monasteries. For monks are special people who live in God's house, and the prayers that come from them have special power. Do not forget that by ordering a demand in the monastery, we give money for the needs of the monastery. It is also a God-pleasing work. You can order an indestructible psalter about health and repose.

Prayer

Prayer is a service during which they turn to the Lord God, the Mother of God or any other Saints whom he serves. Prayer services can not only take place as a request for grace, forgiveness, mercy, and for help in worldly problems, but also as gratitude to God for what was sent down.

Health candle

The fire of a candle, which was placed on the altar with an open heart in righteous prayer, is a visible sign expressing goodwill, ardent love for a particular icon with the face of the Lord, or Mother of God as well as other Saints of the Orthodox Church. Candles for health should be placed as often as possible. You can put a candle about health, both for yourself and for any other, even unfamiliar person.

As the Holy Letter says, "A good deed is prayer with alms and fasting and justice. Better a little with justice than much with unrighteousness; it is better to do alms than to collect gold." Remember these words whenever you want to order any requests in the Temples of the Lord.

Sorokoust- This is a special type of commemoration in the Orthodox Church, which takes place during 40 services in a row. You can read more about the magpie in the article. Let's see how it differs magpie in the monastery from the magpie, ordered in a city or rural temple.

Sorokoust in the monastery

Monasteries and their inhabitants: monks and novices, live a special measured life. The main concern of monks is prayer, immersed in which, they are removed from worries. outside world and devote their whole life to serving God. That is why, prayers read in monasteries have a special grace.

In monasteries, services are held daily in the morning and in the evening, and unlike city churches, do not decrease in time to please parishioners who often do not have time to attend a full service from start to finish.

Services in urban and rural churches may not take place every day. So, in some small rural churches, services can be held only a few times a year on major holidays, for example, on Easter, on Christmas and on the patron saint. Since the forty-mouth is read at each Divine Liturgy, during forty services, in such a temple it will be read for several years. Unlike such temples, forty days in the monastery will always be recited for 40 days from the date of submission.

How to order a magpie in a monastery

Order magpie in the monastery you can in the church shop, which works at the monastery. To do this, you need to fill out a note form for the forty-mouth, or dictate the names of those about whom the forty-mouth is ordered, directly to the employee of the church shop.

Order a magpie online

If you do not have the opportunity to personally come to the monastery, you can submit notes for the forty-day in the monastery online.

In addition to the magpie, in the Savior Transfiguration Monastery you can order a prayer service before the start of any good deed, light candles for health and repose, as well as many other services.

Sorokoust in St. Nicholas Monastery

In addition to the magpie, you can order the Unsleeping Psalter about repose (read more in the article), put candles about health and repose, and also submit other requests.

How much is the magpie in the monastery

The cost of the magpie is the amount of the recommended donation that the monastery sets as a guide to the parishioners. Donations received by churches and monasteries go to the construction of new and restoration of destroyed churches, as well as to various charitable needs. The amount of recommended donations is set in each church and monastery, but as a rule, the recommended amount ranges from 250-300 rubles per name. All people donate as much as they can, and many try to donate a little more to the temple, realizing that these funds are being used for a good cause.