None of the countries of the world has such a huge number of holy places as Russia. And no city has as many Christian values as Moscow. To see and touch these shrines, people overcome thousands of kilometers.
Holy relics in Moscow
1. The relics of St. Matrona of Moscow. One of the most revered saints of the twentieth century. The blind, immobilized and uneducated peasant woman, besides the gift of healing and prediction, had a deep faith in God.
Many sufferers come to bow to the relics of St. Matrona, who ask her to heal diseases, pregnancy, successful marriage and help in everyday situations. The location of the Pokrovsky Stavropegial Convent, where this shrine is located: st. Taganskaya, 58, metro station "Marxist".
2. The relics of Nicholas the Wonderworker. Thanks to him, many miracles happened. They come to his relics with prayers for peace in the family, for help to wanderers and prisoners, for the protection of widows and orphans. Location: Danilovsky Val, 22, metro station “Tula” (Danilov Holy Trinity Monastery).
3. The relics and icon of the great Orthodox healer - St. Panteleimon. He is asked for help with various diseases. In Moscow there are two churches with miraculous icons and particles of the relics of this saint. The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is located on Sokolnicheskaya Square, 6, art. m. Sokolniki. The location of the Church of the Great Martyr Nikita - ul. Goncharnaya, 6, m. Taganskaya or Chistye Prudy.
4. The relics of the Right Prince Dimitry Donskoy, which are located in the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael (the Archangel Cathedral of the Kremlin) at the Kremlin, Cathedral Square, metro station "Borovitskaya".
It is believed that this saint helps to maintain faith, moral purity, determination and courage.
5. The Kia Cross. It is an exact copy of the Cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. It is made of Palestinian cypress and is decorated with gold, silver in combination with precious stones, in memory of a miraculous salvation from a shipwreck in the White Sea. But external beauty is only a small value, the most intimate is stored inside the cross - particles of the relics of more than 100 saints.
It is believed that after touching an amazing cross, people gain not only spiritual, but also physical strength. This shrine is located in Krapivensky per., D. 4, metro "Trubnaya" or "Chekhovskaya", in the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
6. The nail of the Lord. This main Christian shrine is located in the Kremlin, in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Mother of God (metro station "Borovitskaya" or "Alexander Garden").
According to one version, this particular nail is one of those that nailed Jesus Christ to the Cross at Calvary. It is believed that this Christian shrine protects from wars and epidemics, and also strengthens the human faith.
Healing springs in Moscow
In Moscow, there are about 30 healing springs.
Cold spring. It is believed that if you drink water from it in the morning and evening on an empty stomach, you can cleanse the kidneys and liver. In addition, water from this sacred spring relieves headaches. Location: Teply Stan, near metro station "Konkovo".
A sacred spring located next to the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin. It has healing properties in many diseases, including mental ones. Location: Tatar ravine.
Also in great demand are healing springs, which are located:
- next to the Voykovskaya metro station;
- in the forest parks Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo and Bitsevsky;
- in Filevsky park;
- in the areas of Neskuchny Sad and Serebryany Bor.
But before you drink water from a healing spring, you need to consecrate it in a prayer service in the temple.
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