The icon of Fevronia and Peter: legends and modern realities

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

The icon of Fevronia and Peter appeared due to the fact that many centuries ago a mysterious story happened on the territory of Russia. A kite began to fly to the wife of one of the Russian princes, which was associated with evil spirits. She told her husband (Prince Pavel of Murom) about this, and he, together with his brother Peter, began to hunt for the uninvited guest. They succeeded in this matter, the monster was killed by Peter with the help of the legendary sword forged by the son of King Herod Agric. Chronicles note that the sword glowed with a blue light and easily cut through any armor, which indicates the possible supernatural or high-tech nature of this weapon.

The icon of Fevronia and Peter is the bearer of the faces of two saints who stand side by side (sometimes depicted against the backdrop of the city). But before becoming like a sacred rank, these people have come a long way. Peter, during the battle with the serpent, was splashed with the blood of the enemy, from which he received ulcers on the skin that did not respond to treatment. But salvation has been foundin the village of Laskovo, where a beekeeper lived (collector of honey from wild bees) and his daughter Fevronia, who was distinguished by her knowledge of herbs. She made an ointment for the prince in exchange for his taking her as his wife.

They didn't break up

The icon of Fevronia and Peter depicted a married couple, because the prince really married a peasant girl. After the death of his elder brother, Peter became the ruler of Murom together with Fevronia, which the boyars did not like, because. they did not want to put up with the society of a commoner. In order not to part, the couple left Murom, after which bloody feuds for power began in the city, and the townspeople asked the expelled rulers to return, to which they agreed.

The icon of Peter and Fevronia of Murom, as well as their relics are in Murom, in the Trinity Monastery. In addition, you can bow to the saints in the capital. Particles of the relics are in Moscow in the temples at the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street. Shortly before their death, the couple took monastic orders (Peter under the name David, Fevronia became Euphrosyne). The couple died on the same day (according to legend, by their own decision), and when they were buried in different coffins, they united several times in an incomprehensible way even after death. They are buried inseparably, and the history of their life has not yet found either confirmation or refutation.

Who helps the icon

The icon of St. Peter and Fevronia will help harmonize family life, get rid of disagreements, keep peace and prosperity in the house. They pray before her for a successful marriage,the fortress of the family hearth, as well as the strengthening of the strength of the state, the gift of children. The day of Fevronia and Peter is celebrated during the Petrovsky fast, on July 8. This holiday, unlike the Western day of lovers, is dedicated specifically to family relationships.

Ancient and modern holiday

The icon of Fevronia and Peter has become especially revered due to the fact that since 2008 the day of these saints has been celebrated as an all-Russian holiday of love, family and fidelity, initiated by the wife of the President of the country at that time, Svetlana Medvedeva. According to folk calendars, the first mowing was carried out on this day, and it was also believed that it was safe to swim in the reservoirs, because. mermaids leave the shores in the depths of lakes and rivers and fall asleep there.