Alexius monastery (Uglich): description, history, shrines

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Alexius monastery (Uglich) – Orthodox Church, located in the picturesque town of Uglich on the mountain, in ancient times called Fire. City runs Stone Creek. Metropolitan Alexy instructed Adrian monk in this place to build a monastery, having obtained permission of Dmitry Donskoy, Prince of Moscow. 1371 the year is considered the year of Foundation of the monastery. Today it is a convent of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Alekseevskiy convent of Uglich

History of construction

Wooden wall protecting from the Uglich of Yaroslavl, was the environment of the monastery. Originally Alekseevskiy convent was called the assumption. In 1439 it was renamed, naming in honour of the Metropolitan Alexis. In his honor, in 1534 there was also built a temple of brick. It was the first stone building outside the Kremlin walls. In the 19th century the temple was completely rebuilt. From the original buildings there was nothing left. In 1609, Uglich was attacked by Polish-Lithuanian invaders. The monastery also suffered. Many monks were killed.

Fortunately, the invaders were expelled, but many people in Florida were killed at that time. In their honor the monastery was built Church of the assumption, which was so beautiful that he called Marvelous. This construction was proud of Alexeevsky monastery (Uglich). The stone building was one of the first in Russia, which was erected after a difficult period when the state Treasury has absolutely no means for large-scale construction.

The oldest monastery in Russia was considered to be Basil. After its destruction, the Church became the city's oldest Shrine.

During the revolt against Peter I Alekseevskiy monastery (Uglich) became the prison of the archers.

Assumption Church

Church of the assumption of the Alekseevsky monastery

Church of the assumption of the Alekseevsky monastery – is a perfect architectural structure of Ancient Russia. The Church has three tent. This building is a real symbol of beauty. From that time to the present day, people don't stop to admire its attractive beauty. Many wonder how it was possible to create such a fabulous Church. No wonder back in those days it was called the Marvelous.

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Besides the Church, the building also offers a refectory. Church of the Alekseevsky monastery in Uglich has a symmetrical side-chapels, which are offset to the East. Over the two aisles and the Church stands majestically tents. If you look at the Church from the West, we can say that the temple has three domes. The facade on the East side looks simple and luxurious.

Tents gently floating, altar's protrusions have a simple elegance compared to the main array construction.

Alekseevskaya Church

Alekseevskiy convent

The Temple was built in the early 18th century. Presumably it was built by the Rostov architect Grigory Borisov. Perhaps he was helped by Italian masters who lived at that time in Moscow. The time of troubles left its adverse imprint on this amazing Shrine. But in 1631, it was restored. On the South side built a chapel of the Epiphany. In the 19th century the Church was almost completely rebuilt. The temple has given a classic appearance thanks to the efforts of the designer, Pankov P. J., who served in the Yaroslavl province. In 1829 was attached to the refectory. In the early 20th century architectural-archaeological group of the Uglich Municipal expedition of archaeologists of the Hermitage, led by Turova E. A., found that the 16th century is almost completely preserved. Was lost just a few absid. Later, the Church decided once again to rebuild.

Alexis Apse of the Church resembled the apse of the Danilov monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky. There was also a similarity with the architecture of Gregory Borisov in Borisoglebsk.

Church of St. John the Baptist

Alekseevskiy convent of Uglich address

Alexius monastery (Uglich) is also known for having its territory in 1681 erected a small temple of the beheading of John the Baptist. In the 19th century during the restoration of the altered porch. At the same time, the Church was dealt a new painting. Today only on the West side of the porch you can see the original decoration, which in turn is one of the best in Florida.

He Built the Church of Abbot Lawrence. Originally it was a large altar, consisting of two absid. On the West side are the porch and the porch. On the North side is the chapel of St. Theodore Stratelates and St. Arcadia. In 1970 the Church was restored, and in 1997, she again began to belong to the monastery.

Icon “Fraternize”

Alekseevskiy convent of Uglich icon

Possible is well worth a visit Alekseevskiy monastery (Uglich). The icons here are really of miraculous power. Here is a unique icon of “Fraternize”. This image of the Mother of God, which is in his left hand holds a scepter and a rosary, and in his right hand – a candle.

The History of this icon is amazing. Until 1894 she was in the pantry, yet the abode has not arrived merchant from St. Petersburg, who was seriously ill. He told the Abbot about my dream, which to him was the mother of God herself and told him to go to Uglich for healing. She said that there is her icon, praying that the merchant should gain health. The Abbot immediately ordered to find this Shrine. At his insistence, the icon was found and solemnly transferred to the Church of the assumption at the monastery. After prayers before the icon, the merchant soon recovered. He generously thanked the mother of God, Abramov icon in silver and gold.

Today, this icon also serves as a refuge for those with different illnesses refers to the mother of God for healing. According to statistics, since that time, more than 40 people received miraculous healing. Such amazing results glorified Alekseevskiy monastery (Uglich). The shrines here have enormous power.

The Icon of St. Nicholas

Alekseevskiy convent of Uglich relics

In the early 20th century Alekseevskomu monastery, mount Athos monks, was presented with the icon of St. Nicholas. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1930, almost all Church property was sent to the Museum. The rest was destroyed or looted. But the icon of St. Nicholas was saved. The Shrine was kept by the pious women who later transmitted it to his adopted son Nicholas. For many years he prayed to the image, but was once forced to sell his antique shop, because she was afraid of robbery. The store was ruined, and the young man never received his money. He was very upset and constantly prayed. In one of the pilgrimages he visited the temple, which found a familiar childhood image. When Nicholas returned to Uglich and told mother Magdalene, she asked the blessing of Archbishop Cyril and went to the place where the icon. It was one of the main shrines of the Moscow temple. It began its recovery. But on the reverse side of the icon was the mark that the Shrine belongs Alekseevskomu monastery. By the grace of God the cost of the image was recovered, and 24 August 2005, the icon of St. Nicholas was transferred to Uglich.

The development of the monastery

the refectory Church of the Alekseevsky monastery in Uglich

Today, the monastery is thriving in every sense of the word. Earlier in the territory lived many pilgrims. Now they were given apartments at the request of abbess Magdalene. Thus, the Eastern building and the refectory was released. In 2007 he restored the monastery walls. The territory of the monastery are amazingly beautiful, as there are planted more than 1,300 species of roses.

Education in the monastery

Thanks to generous donations were able to renovate the orphanage. Today there are about 30 girls. In addition to General education pupils receive music. Each girl is treated, given its individual characteristics.

Sisters of the monastery of the regular care of persons with disabilities. Here you can often meet people from nursing homes.

The Sisters gladly conduct tours of the monastery. Thousands of pilgrims annually visit the monastery for different reasons. Most of them tends to turn for help to the Mother of God to the miraculous icon of “Spark unquenchable”. For a special grace can come in Alekseevskiy monastery (Uglich). Address: Yaroslavskyy has region, Uglich, St Sharkova, 27

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