Practically in all religions there is such a thing as "pilgrimage". In Russia, this is a special type of travel that carries a semantic load, the main goal of which is to pray to God and touch the shrines of Orthodoxy. There are many Orthodox churches and monasteries all over the earth, to which pilgrims flock all year round in the hope of receiving spiritual guidance, peace of mind, healing from illnesses and peace from the vanity of the world. One of these places is the monastery in Krasnodar, named after the All-Tsaritsa.
A bit of history
In 2003, a wonderful convent was created. This was in the month of April. He initiated the construction of an Orthodox church and the creation of a monastic dormitory around itMedical Sciences, and part-time deputy of the Legislative Assembly, Dudik Yuri Evgenievich. But the status of the monastery itself was assigned to the monastery in 2005.
Since then, rivers of pilgrims have flowed to glorious Krasnodar. Monastery "All-Tsaritsa", the full name of which is "Women's monastery, named in honor of the icon of the Mother of God" All-Tsaritsa", brought from the inheritance of Athos to Russia." He is known even outside of Russia.
Beginning of creation falls on January 12, 2001. Then Metropolitan Isidor of Yekaterinodar and Kuban and the clergy of the diocese served a prayer service and erected a cross on the site of the future construction. Already in February of the same year, the temple slab was laid. Construction was carried out until the spring of 2003.
Monastery today
Currently, the monastery has two territories. This is the city of Krasnodar - the monastery "Vsetsaritsa" in close proximity to the oncological dispensary and its courtyard on the banks of the Stavok River in the Dinskoy district (north-west of Plastunovskaya station, 1301 km of the M4 Don highway Moscow - Sochi).
The architecture of the temple is made in the Russian-Byzantine style of the XV century. The temple from the Holy Trinity Lavra in Sergiev Posad, named after the Holy Spirit, was taken as a model. Only the place of the bell tower was changed and the lower aisle was added. The icons are made in the mosaic Florentine style. They are filled with kokoshniks of ancient form. The temple is crowned with a blue dome and the Korsun Cross.
Now not only pilgrims, but alsoordinary tourists go to Krasnodar. Monastery "Vsetsaritsa" opens its doors to everyone, even people who have not yet come to faith. They have the opportunity not only to look at the architecture and surroundings, touching the local beauties, but also touch the shrines, think about the eternal.
Consecration
In 2003, on April 5, the Throne of the lower aisle in the temple was consecrated. It is named after Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina. At the same time, they served the first Liturgy on the feast of the Annunciation on April 7, 2003. Since then, they have served here daily.
When the feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos arrived, Metropolitan Isidor of Ekaterinodar and Kuban held the rite of consecrating the throne in the upper aisle. This event took place on September 21, 2003. At the same time, the Liturgy was served in the temple of the icon "The Tsaritsa".
A chapel of St. John the Evangelist and a cell building were built next to the church.
The bells were cast in Voronezh and consecrated on August 5, 2002 by Metropolitan Isidor. Master Oleg Radchenko worked on them.
Be sure to visit the city of Krasnodar. Monastery "Vsetsaritsa" is small, but very fertile, quiet and attracting again and again. I would like to plunge into this atmosphere and stay there longer. It seems that the laws of time are not in power here, the breath of eternity is felt. Such an understanding comes when the gaze is fixed on the holy images. From the name of the monastery it is clear that the main shrine of the monastery is the icon of the “All-Tsaritsa”.
The meaning of what prayer helps before thisicon?
The face of the Most Holy Theotokos can be seen immediately above the entrance to the temple, where the mosaic “All-Tsaritsa” is located. Above the bell tower, on the facade, rests the image of the Savior with the Mother of God and John the Baptist, surrounded by the Archangel Michael and George the Victorious.
In Greece, in the Vatopedi monastery, the icon “The Tsaritsa” was painted especially for the temple. The meaning, in which this image helps, became decisive for choosing the name of the monastery. As it was said, the monastery was built near the cancer center. Where medicine is powerless, the Grace of God comes to the rescue. As you know, our Lord, Jesus Christ, being crucified on the cross, cleansed the human race from original sin and opened the gates of paradise to them. And the Mother of God "adopted" all of humanity, becoming the patroness of the afflicted, like a real Mother. Through the prayers of the Most Pure God, God has mercy on sinners, heals their mental and physical ailments, even the most severe ones.
Today, a very large number of people already know about the Cheryomushki district in Krasnodar, where there is a modest monastery, the patroness of which is the All-Tsaritsa herself. On the image, the Mother of God is depicted seated on a throne with the Divine Infant in her arms and in a scarlet robe. With spread wings, angels settled on the sides. Many cases of the miraculous help of the All-Tsaritsa are recorded in various sources, even getting rid of witchcraft spells.
Keeping the rules
Of course, each monastery has its own charter and rules for visiting. It is advisable to receive a blessing from the abbess of the monastery, especially if a whole group goes on a pilgrimage. On the official sitemonastery you can find all the necessary coordinates.
The monastery itself is located in the Cheryomushki microdistrict (Krasnodar), in close proximity to the oncology dispensary at 148 Dimitrova Street. As mentioned above, the monastery has its own courtyard, where there is a hotel with a refectory. About 40 people can stay here at the same time.
Coming to the convent in the name of the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa", you must adhere to the traditions of Orthodoxy. Even if this is a simple excursion, it is worth respecting the charter of the monastery - this is an elementary etiquette that must be observed everywhere, wherever a person is visiting.
Important to know
The monastery can be reached by tram (No. 4-8 and 20), trolleybus (No. 7, 12, 20), minibuses (No. 22, 27, 28, 30, 37, 39, 44, 47, 48, 53, 65) and by bus (No. 28).
The inhabitants of the monastery work tirelessly, the pilgrimage service of the monastery works at a sufficiently high level - all this so that people can find peace, find the joy of life and turn to God for help. To organize a trip, the leaders call or write to the e-mail address of the monastery, inform about the purpose of the tour, the need for an excursion, the desire to visit the source, defend a prayer service, take communion, unction and confession, arrange an overnight stay and dinner.
Temple in honor of the All-Tsaritsa opens its doors to visitors daily from 7-00 to 20-00. It is important to know that every Sunday a water-blessed prayer service is held in the lower aisle of the temple.
