Pokrovsky Monastery. Intercession Stauropegial Convent (photo)

2024 Author: Miguel Ramacey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 06:11

Pokrovsky Stauropegial Convent is one of the wonderful sights of Russia. It attracts pilgrims not only from all over our country, but believers even from abroad come to pray to the monastery. Are you interested in learning about the Intercession Monastery in Moscow? Matrona Saint is his patroness.

A bit of history

The Intercession Monastery in Moscow has a rich past, closely connected with the history of the capital.

Pokrovsky Stauropegial convent was founded almost 400 years ago. In 1635, by decree of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, land and money were allocated from the treasury and a wooden Church of the Intercession was built, which lasted about two hundred years.

It is interesting that the Pokrovsky Monastery was originally called Bozhedomsky, since the church was built on the site of the Wretched House. For more than 300 years, the inveterate dead have been buried here. Once a year, in the springa priest from a local church performed a ceremony on the dead.

The legend says that the body of False Dmitry II was brought to the Wretched House. After he was abandoned among thieves and criminals, terrible frosts began in Moscow. It got warmer in the capital only when the corpse was removed from the grave, taken to the Lower Kotly, put on fire and fired with ashes from a cannon…

In 1808, a stone cathedral was erected on the site of the ancient monastery church.

Where did the modern name of the temple come from? The monastery in honor of the Intercession of the Mother of God was built after the death of the father of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, Patriarch Filaret, who died on the feast of the Intercession.

In 1854 the temple was rebuilt. This was due to the fact that in 1812, after the invasion of Napoleon, the monastery was devastated and desecrated. The temple was restored gradually: by the twentieth century, two churches were built on the territory - the Intercession of the Mother of God and the Resurrection.

With the advent of Soviet power, the Stavropegic Intercession Monastery was again devastated. In 1929 the bell tower was destroyed, the Voznesensky and Pokrovsky churches were closed. The church cemetery was converted into a Park of Culture, which has survived to this day. The church has housed various organizations for 70 years.

Revival of the Intercession Monastery

In 1994, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church decided to reconstruct the Intercession Monastery, making it a convent for women. Intercession Stauropegial Convent has become a real treasure for Moscow believers.

In 1998, the relics of the old woman were transferred from the cemeteryMatrons. In 2004, Matrona was officially canonized as a saint revered in Russia. This will replace the Intercession Monastery in Moscow - Matrona became his patron. The monastery has become one of the most important centers of pilgrimage.

Righteous old woman Matrona

Blessed Matrona of Moscow was born in 1881 in the village of Sebino, Tula province. Real name - Matrona Dimitrievna Nikonova.

She was born in a large peasant family, where three children were already growing up. They were so poor that Matrona's mother, Natalia, decided to give her child to an orphanage.

However, she had a prophetic dream, where the future daughter appeared before her mother in the form of a large white bird. The mother remembered that the bird's eyes were closed. The bird sat on her hand.

A deeply religious woman decided to leave the baby in the family. The child was born blind, but the mother immediately fell in love with the blind child. The matron was not just blind - there were only closed eyelids in place of her eyes.

However, the Lord gave her inner sight, which allowed her to predict events and see the spiritual essence of a person. This gift was revealed to the girl when she was 7 years old.

Matron easily predicted various events. It is said that one day a girl told her mother about a big fire. The mother was frightened, but her daughter reassured her: they would not suffer, and the house would not burn down. Surprisingly, a fire soon broke out in the village, half of the houses burned down. Matrona's house was not even touched by fire.

Matrona's family was very believing and pious. The girl spent almost all her free time in church. Neighbor children offended her, so she did not play with them. When her mother felt sorry for her, the girl answered her that her brothers and sister were unhappy, but she was happy. She did not consider herself flawed - from childhood, Matronushka felt her chosenness. She later lost her legs and could only sit and lie down for the rest of her life.

Gradually, crowds of people began to come to the Nikonovs' house, asking for healing, support and advice from Matronushka. Her fame spread throughout Russia and even beyond its borders.

Miracles performed by Matrona during her lifetime

Saint Matrona healed people by touching and reading prayers over water. She predicted a revolution in Russia, the Great Patriotic War. People say that during her lifetime and even after her death, she performed many miracles.

Once the relatives of a seriously ill person came to Matrona. He could not walk and had difficulty recognizing those close to him. People with tears in their eyes asked the old woman to help. She ordered the patient to get up early in the morning and crawl to her himself, without outside help. Of course, people were very surprised and became indignant: how could a disabled person crawl to her from another village?!

They left, but Matrona's words were passed on to him. The man got up in the morning and crawled along the road. Gradually, he got up and, without outside help, reached Matrona's house with his own feet.

There were a lot of such cases. People began to come from other villages to bow to the blessed one. She was thanked for her help with the products thatThe matron fed her family.

Miracles of the Holy Matrona after death

After death, the Matron continues to work miracles. People come to her with all sorts of problems. These are he alth problems, and conflicts in the family, and difficulties with work. Matronushka helps women give birth to a he althy baby when doctors unanimously talk about infertility.

Pilgrims from all over Russia come to the Holy Protection Monastery - Matrona is waiting for everyone who is ready to open their hearts to faith. People stand in a huge queue, sometimes even in the cold. Matronushka fulfills the requests of those who pray to her. You just need to stand in a long queue without any deception.

Temples of the Intercession Monastery

On the territory of the monastery there is a whole temple complex, which is famous for the Intercession Monastery in Moscow. The matron rests in one of them. All temples are distinguished by beautiful ancient architecture.

Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God

One-domed two-storey stone church. Laid down in 1806. In 1929 it was closed. The church began to work only in 1995.

Temple of the Resurrection of the Word

Founded in 1763. Previously, it was the Collegiate Church of All Saints. In 1853, a more spacious church was built in its place, because the small church became cramped for the parish.

Shrines located in the Intercession Monastery

The Intercession Convent in Moscow carefully preserves the Orthodox shrine - the relics of the righteous Matrona of Moscow. You can bow to them every day from morning to late evening.

Moreone attraction is the icon of the Mother of God "Seeking the Lost", painted by an unknown icon painter with the blessing of Matrona. The righteous old woman was looking for a talented artist who could paint an icon for a long time. She found such an artist, and he set to work. It's been a long time. The icon painter came to Matrona and complained that he could not work at all. The old woman advised him to confess, take communion, and with a pure soul get down to business again. Soon the icon was painted.

How to get to the monastery

Stavropegic Convent of the Intercession is located at the address: 109147, Moscow, st. Taganskaya, 58.

If you want to come to the monastery from other regions of Russia, the easiest way to get there is by train. The Intercession Monastery gives an opportunity to pray to all pilgrims.

How to get to the monastery from the nearest metro station

Where is the Intercession Monastery? How to get to it? Such questions disturb every pilgrim. The temple complex is located near the Taganskaya, Marxistskaya, Ploshchad Ilyicha, Rimskaya metro stations.

To get to the monastery from the Marxistskaya metro station, you need to go along Taganskaya street. The road will take no more than 10-15 minutes. You can get there by public transport - bus or trolleybus. Each of them is marked "Pokrovsky Monastery".

How to ask for help from the holy old woman Matrona

If you are planning a walk around Moscow, you definitely need to make a pilgrimage to the Pokrovsky Monastery in Moscow, to praythe holy old woman in the temple and venerate her relics. The Intercession Convent in Moscow welcomes everyone. You can visit her grave at the Danilovsky cemetery.

If you cannot come, then pray at home in front of the icon. The main thing is to be sincere in your requests, and Matronushka will definitely hear your prayers and help.

You can write a letter to the old woman Matrona at the address of the monastery. Your letter will certainly be placed on the relics of the saint.

The holy oil from the monastery, which can be bought in the church shop, will help those who are sick. Parishioners say that flowers from the temple, which are given to everyone who bowed to the relics of the saint, have great healing power.

Rules of conduct in the Intercession Monastery

The Intercession Monastery in Moscow opens its doors to all parishioners - Matrona gives hope to all Orthodox. We draw the attention of pilgrims to the fact that when visiting the monastery, you must follow a number of rules.

1. 

   Women should wear a long skirt and a headscarf. You will not be allowed into the monastery if you wear a short skirt, shorts or revealing clothing.

2. On the territory of the temple you can not take pictures and videotape. If you need photographs and videos, ask the priest for permission.
3. Don't talk loudly and laugh. Never bring your pets with you!
4. Be sure to turn off your mobile phone when entering the temple.
5. Smoking and drinking is prohibited on the temple groundsspirits.

The Intercession Monastery is open for visits from 7.00 to 20.00:

• Evening service starts at 5pm.
• Divine Liturgy: 07.30.
• Sunday service: 06.15.
• Late Liturgy: 09.00.

We tried to tell in detail about the Intercession Monastery in Moscow. But to get to know it better, you need to come and visit the temples, get in touch with history and culture, hear the sonorous ringing of bells and pray. Pokrovsky Monastery is one of the symbols of Orthodox Russia.