Mamvrian oak: a sacred relic of Christians

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

In Israel there is a sacred tree, which is important for all the inhabitants of the earth. According to legend, Abraham accepted God under him. This miracle of nature is called the Mamvrian oak. It grows in the city of Heron and, unfortunately, has almost dried up. It is believed that under it the Holy Trinity first appeared to man. This tree is sacred and even written about in the Bible. The Mamvrian oak was discovered by Kapustin, who at that time was exploring the area of Hebron. He based his research on biblical texts and local stories. When the man found the sacred tree, he decided to purchase the site on which it was located. This place has become attractive to many Russian pilgrims.

The monastery of the Holy Trinity was built near the oak tree. According to historical records, the tree is over 5,000 years old. The Mamvrian oak in Hebron belongs to a rare Palestinian species. Its leaves are very small and it grows quite slowly. People measured the circumference of a tree - 7 meters. Previously, it was divided into three huge branches and was a symbol of the Holy Trinity. It is currently being restored and maintained as soon as possible to preserve the sacred symbol. Not far from the tree grows two more small ones, of the same breed,which recreates the Trinity.

In the early twentieth century, the Mamre oak began to dry out. In addition, the pilgrims tried to pinch off each one and take away a piece of it with them, which also had a negative impact on his life. In 1995, people saw the last green leaf on the tree.

There is a prediction that while the oak is alive, people will also live, with his death, the end of the world will come. Many inhabitants prayed at its foot for salvation, and thanks to prayers or nature, the tree sprouted. It is small, only 20 centimeters, but hope has appeared in the hearts of people. And the most wonderful thing about this phenomenon is that the sprout also branches into three parts, thus again reminding of the Holy Trinity.

Today three Orthodox people live in Hebron: one priest and two nuns. There is a watchman at the gate who opens and closes it. He is a Muslim, and each time he offers visitors to buy postcards from the last century. They depict him as a child, and behind him is a beautiful and flowering Mamre oak. It is believed that if you pray and ask the tree for help, it will definitely help, and any wish will come true. Tourists from all over the world come to look at the symbol of the Holy Trinity and capture it in their memory. Residents of the city hope that a small sprout will breathe life into a withered tree, and it will again delight the eyes of both tourists and Israeli citizens.

Mamvrian Oak, photographed mostly in black and white, oftendepicted on icons and is considered a tree of the times of the creation of the world and even a tree of life or knowledge. The earth around it is sacred and all together symbolizes the Holy Trinity. Every person dreams of visiting there, regardless of his religious mood. Once upon a time, a service was held near the oak, and no one had the right to disturb the quiet and calm atmosphere. The holy tree was worshiped in the morning, afternoon and evening, it was revered and even listened to its opinion.