New saints of the Russian Orthodox Church of the 20th century. Russian saints

Russian saints...The list of saints of God is inexhaustible. By their way of life they pleased the Lord and thanks to this they became closer to eternal existence. Each saint has his own face. This term denotes the category to which the Pleasant of God is classified during his canonization. These include the great martyrs, martyrs, saints, saints, unmercenaries, apostles, saints, passion-bearers, holy fools (blessed), saints and equals of the apostles.

Suffering in the name of the Lord

The first saints of the Russian Church among the saints of God are the great martyrs who suffered for the faith of Christ, dying in severe and long agony. Among the Russian saints, the first to be numbered in this rank were the brothers Boris and Gleb. That is why they are called the first martyrs - passion-bearers. In addition, the Russian saints Boris and Gleb were the first to be canonized in the history of Rus'. The brothers died in the battle for the throne that began after the death of Prince Vladimir. Yaropolk, nicknamed the Accursed, first killed Boris while he was sleeping in a tent while on one of his campaigns, and then Gleb.

The face of those like the Lord

Reverends are those saints who led through prayer, labor and fasting. Among the Russian saints of God one can single out St. Seraphim of Sarov and Sergius of Radonezh, Savva of Storozhevsky and Methodius of Peshnoshsky. The first saint in Rus' to be canonized in this guise is considered to be the monk Nikolai Svyatosha. Before accepting the rank of monasticism, he was a prince, the great-grandson of Yaroslav the Wise. Having renounced worldly goods, the monk labored as a monk in the Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Nikolai Svyatosha is revered as a miracle worker. It is believed that his hair shirt (a coarse woolen shirt), left behind after his death, cured one sick prince.

Sergius of Radonezh - the chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit

The 14th century Russian saint Sergius of Radonezh, known in the world as Bartholomew, deserves special attention. He was born into the pious family of Mary and Cyril. It is believed that while still in the womb, Sergius showed his chosenness of God. During one of the Sunday liturgies, the not yet born Bartholomew cried out three times. At that time, his mother, like the rest of the parishioners, was overcome with horror and confusion. After his birth, the monk did not drink breast milk if Mary ate meat that day. On Wednesdays and Fridays, little Bartholomew went hungry and did not take his mother's breast. In addition to Sergius, there were two more brothers in the family - Peter and Stefan. Parents raised their children in Orthodoxy and strictness. All the brothers, except Bartholomew, studied well and knew how to read. And only the youngest in their family had a hard time reading - the letters blurred before his eyes, the boy was lost, not daring to utter a word. Sergius suffered greatly from this and fervently prayed to God in the hope of gaining the ability to read. One day, again ridiculed by his brothers for his illiteracy, he ran into the field and met an old man there. Bartholomew spoke about his sadness and asked the monk to pray to God for him. The elder gave the boy a piece of prosphora, promising that the Lord would definitely grant him a letter. In gratitude for this, Sergius invited the monk into the house. Before eating, the elder asked the boy to read the psalms. Timidly, Bartholomew took the book, afraid to even look at the letters that always blurred before his eyes... But a miracle! - the boy began to read as if he had already learned to read and write for a long time. The elder predicted to the parents that their youngest son would be great, since he was the chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit. After such a fateful meeting, Bartholomew began to strictly fast and pray constantly.

The beginning of the monastic path

At the age of 20, the Russian saint Sergius of Radonezh asked his parents to give him a blessing to take monastic vows. Kirill and Maria begged their son to stay with them until their death. Not daring to disobey, Bartholomew until the Lord took their souls. Having buried his father and mother, the young man, together with his older brother Stefan, set off to take monastic vows. In the desert called Makovets, the brothers are building the Trinity Church. Stefan cannot stand the harsh ascetic lifestyle that his brother adhered to and goes to another monastery. At the same time, Bartholomew took monastic vows and became the monk Sergius.

Trinity-Sergius Lavra

The world-famous monastery of Radonezh once originated in a deep forest in which the monk once secluded himself. Sergius was in the house every day. He ate plant foods, and his guests were wild animals. But one day several monks found out about the great feat of asceticism performed by Sergius and decided to come to the monastery. There these 12 monks remained. It was they who became the founders of the Lavra, which was soon headed by the monk himself. Prince Dmitry Donskoy came to Sergius for advice, preparing for the battle with the Tatars. After the death of the monk, 30 years later, his relics were found, performing a miracle of healing to this day. This Russian saint still invisibly receives pilgrims to his monastery.

The Righteous and the Blessed

Righteous saints have earned God's favor by living godly lives. These include both lay people and clergy. The parents of Sergius of Radonezh, Cyril and Maria, who were true Christians and taught Orthodoxy to their children, are considered righteous.

The blessed are those saints who deliberately took on the image of people not of this world, becoming ascetics. Among the Russian Pleasers of God, those who lived during the time of Ivan the Terrible, Ksenia of Petersburg, who abandoned all benefits and went on long wanderings after the death of her beloved husband, and Matrona of Moscow, who became famous for the gift of clairvoyance and healing during her lifetime, are especially revered. It is believed that I. Stalin himself, who was not distinguished by religiosity, listened to the blessed Matronushka and her prophetic words.

Ksenia is a holy fool for Christ's sake

The blessed one was born in the first half of the 18th century into a family of pious parents. Having become an adult, she married the singer Alexander Fedorovich and lived with him in joy and happiness. When Ksenia turned 26 years old, her husband died. Unable to bear such grief, she gave away her property, put on her husband’s clothes and went on a long wandering. After this, the blessed one did not respond to her name, asking to be called Andrei Fedorovich. “Ksenia died,” she assured. The saint began to wander the streets of St. Petersburg, occasionally visiting her friends for lunch. Some people mocked the grief-stricken woman and made fun of her, but Ksenia endured all the humiliation without complaint. Only once did she show her anger when local boys threw stones at her. After what they saw, the local residents stopped mocking the blessed one. Ksenia of Petersburg, having no shelter, prayed at night in the field, and then came to the city again. The blessed one quietly helped the workers build a stone church at the Smolensk cemetery. At night, she tirelessly laid bricks in a row, contributing to the speedy construction of the church. For all her good deeds, patience and faith, the Lord gave Ksenia the Blessed the gift of clairvoyance. She predicted the future, and also saved many girls from unsuccessful marriages. Those people to whom Ksenia came became happier and luckier. Therefore, everyone tried to serve the saint and bring her into the house. Ksenia Petersburgskaya died at the age of 71. She was buried at the Smolensk cemetery, where the Church built by her own hands was located nearby. But even after physical death, Ksenia continues to help people. Great miracles were performed at her tomb: the sick were healed, those seeking family happiness were successfully married. It is believed that Ksenia especially patronizes unmarried women and already accomplished wives and mothers. A chapel was built over the tomb of the blessed one, to which crowds of people still come, asking the saint for intercession before God and thirsting for healing.

Holy sovereigns

The faithful include monarchs, princes and kings who have distinguished themselves

a godly lifestyle that strengthens the faith and position of the church. The first Russian saint Olga was canonized in this category. Among the faithful, Prince Dmitry Donskoy, who won a victory on the Kulikovo field after the appearance of the holy image of Nicholas, stood out to him; Alexander Nevsky, who did not compromise with the Catholic Church in order to maintain his power. He was recognized as the only secular Orthodox sovereign. Among the faithful there are other famous Russian saints. Prince Vladimir is one of them. He was canonized in connection with his great activity - the baptism of all Rus' in 988.

Empresses - God's Servants

Princess Anna was also counted among the faithful saints, thanks to whose wife relative peace was observed between the Scandinavian countries and Russia. During her lifetime, she built it in honor because she received this very name at baptism. Blessed Anna revered the Lord and sacredly believed in him. Shortly before her death, she took monastic vows and died. Memorial Day is October 4 according to the Julian style, but in the modern Orthodox calendar this date, unfortunately, is not mentioned.

The first Russian holy princess Olga, baptized Elena, accepted Christianity, influencing its further spread throughout Rus'. Thanks to her activities that contributed to the strengthening of faith in the state, she was canonized.

Servants of the Lord on earth and in heaven

Saints are saints of God who were clergy and received special favor from the Lord for their way of life. One of the first saints ranked among this rank was Dionysius, Archbishop of Rostov. Arriving from Athos, he headed the Spaso-Kamenny Monastery. People were drawn to his monastery, since he knew the human soul and could always guide those in need on the true path.

Among all the canonized saints, Archbishop Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra stands out. And although the saint is not of Russian origin, he truly became the intercessor of our country, always being at the right hand of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Great Russian saints, the list of which continues to grow to this day, can patronize a person if he diligently and sincerely prays to them. You can turn to the Pleasers of God in different situations - everyday needs and illnesses, or simply wanting to thank the Higher Powers for a calm and serene life. Be sure to purchase icons of Russian saints - it is believed that prayer in front of the image is the most effective. It is also advisable that you have a personalized icon - an image of the saint in whose honor you were baptized.

The Most Holy Theotokos herself is considered the intercessor and patroness of Russia. It is not surprising, therefore, that among the nearly 300 Russian Orthodox saints there are women. And the first person to convert to Christianity in Rus' was Princess Olga.

1. Euphrosyne of Polotsk

In the world, Euphrosyne of Polotsk was called Predslava. She was the daughter of the Vitebsk prince Svyatoslav Vseslavich.
From an early age, Predslava showed interest in spiritual life; as soon as the girl turned 12 years old, she abandoned dynastic marriage and on February 15, 1116, took secret monastic vows in the Polotsk Monastery.
A few years later, Euphrosyne began rewriting books, which was a very labor-intensive and lengthy process. Usually it was men who received such obedience, but Euphrosyne was firm in her faith.
The Venerable Euphrosyne is credited with acquiring the icon of the Mother of God of Ephesus from the Polotsk St. Sophia Cathedral. Euphrosyne also ordered a reliquary cross from the master Lazar Bogshe, which began to be called after her. Euphrosyne of Polotsk died during a pilgrimage in Jerusalem, May 23, 1167. They began to venerate her in Polotsk soon after her death, but Euphrosyne was canonized only in 1893.
Euphrosyne of Polotsk was a prominent church figure of her time. She initiated the construction of the Spassky Women's Monastery, took part in the political life of the principality and became a kind of banner of the Polovtsian struggle for their independence.
It is interesting that in the life of St. Euphrosyne there is no story about posthumous miracles.

2. Princess Olga

Princess Olga is the only Russian woman who has been canonized as an Equal-to-the-Apostles saint. Olga was the first in Rus' to convert to Christianity, even before Baptism.
Very little is known about Olga’s youth; the most accurate information about her appears in the chronicles of 945, when her husband Igor died. At the same time, Nestor describes in the chronicles Olga’s revenge on the Drevlyans, who were guilty of the death of the prince.
Since 947, Olga begins to rule herself. It establishes a system of graveyards, opens several land routes, and sets the size of the polyudye. It was Olga who laid the foundation for stone construction in Rus'.
In 955, Olga was baptized in Constantinople under the name Helen. The princess tried to introduce her son Svyatoslav to Christianity, but he remained a pagan until the end of his life.
Saint Olga was recognized already during the reign of Yaropolk, her grandson, and in 1547 Princess Olga was canonized as an Equal-to-the-Apostles saint.

3. Matrona of Moscow

Matrona of Moscow is one of the most popular Russian saints. She was canonized relatively recently - in 1999.
Matrona was born blind. The parents wanted to leave the child in the orphanage, but the girl’s mother had a prophetic dream about a blind dove, and they left Matrona. Already at the age of 8, the girl was a deeply religious person, she had the gift of predicting the future and healing the sick. By the age of 18, Matrona of Moscow lost her legs.
Matrona lived most of her life with her fellow villager Evdokia Mikhailovna Zhdanova and her daughter Zinaida, and hosted the suffering and sick. Matrona of Moscow died in 1952.
In 1999, Matrona was canonized as a locally revered saint, but people from all over Russia come to venerate her.

4. Ksenia Petersburgskaya

Ksenia Petersburgskaya chose the path of foolishness at the age of 26. Many legends and memories of the prophetic gift of the saint have been preserved.
Ksenia was born in the first half of the 18th century. Having reached adulthood, Ksenia married the court singer Andrei Fedorovich Petrov. The young couple lived in St. Petersburg. Andrei Fedorovich did not die when Ksenia was 26 years old.
The young widow took the path of foolishness, began to respond only to her husband’s name, distributed all their property to the poor, and gave the house to one of her friends, on the condition that she would let the poor spend the night.
The exact date of death of Ksenia of Petersburg is unknown. In 1988, the Russian Orthodox Church canonized her as a holy fool.

5. Fevronia

The life of the saint became widely known after the publication of “The Tale of Peter and Fevronia,” which resembled more of a fairy tale than a historical document. Fevronia was the daughter of a beekeeper. One day, Prince Peter turned to her for help, who promised to make her his bride if she healed him of his wounds. The girl cured Peter, but he did not keep his promise, and the disease returned. Then Peter took Fevronia as his wife. The boyars did not accept the prince's common wife. Peter took his wife and left the city, where unrest almost immediately broke out, and the prince was asked to return.
Peter and Fevronia ruled for many years, and in their old age they took monastic vows in different monasteries. They prayed to die on the same day and bequeathed to be buried together. When Peter and Fevronia’s request was not fulfilled, they miraculously ended up in the same coffin. The couple were buried in 1228, and in 1547 they were canonized. Peter and Fevronia are considered the patrons of the family.

6. Anna Kashinskaya
Anna (in her monastic vows - Sofia) was born in the 13th century into the family of the Rostov prince Dmitry Borisovich. In 1299, she married Prince Mikhail Yaroslavich of Tver, and 20 years later he was killed in the Horde. Years later, her sons and grandson were executed in the Horde.
The year of Anna's tonsure is unknown, but in 1358 she is mentioned as the 80-year-old abbess of the Tver Convent in the name of St. Afanasia. Just before her death, Anna accepted the schema.
The veneration of Anna Kashinskaya began in 1611, when her remains were discovered in the Kashin church in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1650, she was canonized, but already in 1677, as part of the fight against double-fingered baptism, decanonization was carried out, and the life of St. Anne was anathematized. Only in 1909 did Emperor Nicholas II give permission for re-canonization.

7. Juliania Lazarevskaya

The real name of Juliania Lazarevskaya is Ulyana Ustinovna Osoryina. She was born in 1530 into a family of nobles, the Nedyurevs. Since childhood, the girl was very pious and diligent. At the age of 16, she married Yuri Osorin, and with him she gave birth to 13 children. After the death of two sons in the royal service, Ulyana began to beg her husband to let her go to the monastery. He agreed on the condition that before that she would raise the remaining children.
When famine broke out during the reign of Boris Godunov, Juliania sold all her property to feed the poor.
Juliania died in 1604 and was buried in Murom. In 1614, when a grave was being dug nearby, the relics of Juliana, which exuded myrrh, were discovered. Several people were then healed. In the same 1614, Juliania Lazarevskaya was canonized as a righteous woman.

8. Holy Princess Elizaveta Feodorovna

Elizaveta Feodorovna was the elder sister of Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Russian empress. In 1884, Elizaveta Fedorovna married Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, brother of Emperor Alexander III.
Throughout her life, Elizaveta Fedorovna was involved in charity work. She organized the Elizabethan Benevolent Society and provided medical assistance to soldiers during the war. In 1905, her husband died as a result of an assassination attempt.
Having been widowed, Elizaveta Feodorovna founded the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy, which was engaged in medical and charitable work. Since 1909, the princess devoted her entire life to work at the monastery.
Elizaveta Feodorovna was killed and thrown into a mine in 1918 in the city of Alapaevsk along with other members of the Romanov family. There is evidence that Elizabeth died later than the others, since chants could be heard from the mine for some time.
In 1992, Elizaveta Feodorovna was canonized and included in the Council of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.

9. Varvara Skvorchikhinskaya

Blessed Barbara was born into the family of a priest. Having trained as a home teacher, the girl began teaching. She was a devout believer and often brought a priest to classes, but when atheism began to be preached in schools, Varvara stopped working and chose the path of a recluse for herself.
She lived for more than 35 years in an old barn, constantly praying and fasting. All these years, Varvara did not attend church, but received priests and believers.
Varvara died in 1966, and in 2001, Patriarch Alexy II gave his blessing to glorify the ascetic among the locally revered saints of the Ufa diocese.

10. Evdokia Dmitrievna

Evdokia Dmitrievna is also known as the Venerable Evdokia of Moscow; during her lifetime she became famous for her charitable activities. At the age of 15 she was married to the Moscow prince Dmitry Donskoy. She spent 22 years with him in a happy marriage, and after the death of her husband she ruled for some time, being the guardian of the succession to the throne among her sons.
During her lifetime, Evdokia Dmitrievna initiated the construction of many churches and monasteries, including the Ascension Convent. Under the leadership of Evdokia Dmitrievna, the Moscow militia was assembled to protect the city from Tamerlane. In 1407, the princess retired to the Ascension Monastery, where she was tonsured with the name Euphrosyne. Euphrosyne lived in monasticism for only a few months and died in the same year. In 1988 she was canonized along with her husband.
In 2007, a church award was established - the Order and Medal of St. Euphrosyne of Moscow.

11. Euphrosyne Kolyupanovskaya

Princess Evdokia Grigorievna Vyazemskaya was Catherine II's maid of honor, but her desire to devote herself to serving God was so great that she faked her own death and secretly left the court. She wandered for more than 10 years, until in 1806 she met Metropolitan Plato, who gave her his blessing to perform the feat of foolishness. From that moment on, the former princess settled in the Serpukhov Vladychny Vvedensky Convent under the name “fool Euphrosyne.”
It is known that Euphrosyne secretly wore chains and even went barefoot in winter.
When the abbess changed in the monastery, Euphrosyne began to be oppressed, which ultimately forced the woman to leave the walls of the monastery. The former princess spent the last 10 years of her life in the village of Kolyupanovo in the house of the landowner Natalya Alekseevna Protopopova. Even during her lifetime, Efvrosinia Kolyupanovskaya was credited with the gift of healing and foresight. Blessed Euphrosyne reposed in 1855, but the veneration that began during her lifetime continued after her death.
In 1988, Euphrosyne Kolyupanovskaya was canonized as one of the Tula saints.

12. Juliania Vyazemskaya

The fate of Juliana Vyazemskaya bears little resemblance to the fates of other Russian saints. She was the wife of Prince Simeon Mstislavich Vyazemsky, until the Smolensk prince Yuri Svyatoslavovich tried to forcibly bring Juliana to himself “even if he wanted to live with her.” Unable to tolerate the abuse, the princess stabbed the offender, and he, in a fit of rage, killed her husband, cut off her own arms and legs, and ordered her body to be thrown into the Tvertsa River.
In the spring of 1407, the body of the martyr Juliana was found floating against the current of the Tverets River. The found body of the saint was buried at the southern doors of the Transfiguration Cathedral in the city of Torzhok, and soon after this miraculous healings began to occur at the burial site.
The exact date of the canonization of Juliana Vyazemskaya as a locally revered saint is unknown, but many historians believe that this happened in 1815, the year of the rediscovery of the saint’s relics.

The history of the formation of Orthodoxy in Rus' is inextricably linked with a number of individuals who devoted their lives to the true worship of God and the fulfillment of all divine laws. Strictly following the requirements of their religion, these people deserved Divine Grace and the title of Orthodox saints for their selfless service to the Almighty and intercession for the entire human race before him.

The list of godly personalities who became famous for righteous deeds or who suffered for the faith of Christ is truly inexhaustible. Nowadays, it is also replenished with new names of pious Christians canonized by the church. The acquisition of holiness by ascetics of spiritual improvement can be called a great work, coupled with the burden of overcoming base feelings and vicious desires. Creating a divine image in oneself requires enormous effort and painstaking work, and the feat of Orthodox saints awakens admiration in the souls of true believers.

On icons depicting the righteous, their heads are crowned with a halo. It symbolizes the Grace of God, enlightening the face of a person who has become a saint. This is God's gift, warming the soul with the warmth of spirituality, delighting the heart with divine radiance.

Through prayers in churches and prayer chants, clergy, together with believers, glorify the image of the earthly life of the righteous according to their rank or title. Taking into account the feats accomplished during life or the reasons for leaving for another world, on the pages of the Orthodox calendar compiled by the Russian Orthodox Church, lists of pious persons by rank are presented.

• Prophets. This is the name given to the Old Testament saints, endowed with the gift of foreseeing future events. The Prophets were chosen by the Almighty; they were called upon to prepare the people for the acceptance of Christianity.
• The best followers of the Lord are called apostles. Of these, 12 saints are called close, the ranks of the disciples of the Heavenly King number 70 righteous people.
• The Forefathers include the pious men mentioned in the Old Testament, who were distantly related to our Savior.
• Righteous men or women who have accepted monastic rank (monasticism) are called venerables.
• The status of great martyrs or martyrs is given to God-pleasers who died a martyr's death for the faith of Christ. Servants of the church are classified as hieromartyrs, sufferers in monasticism - venerable martyrs.
• Among the Blessed are the pious who have become insane for Christ's sake, as well as travelers without a permanent home. For their obedience, such people were gifted with God's mercy.
• Enlighteners (equal to the apostles) are called righteous people whose actions contributed to the conversion of peoples to the Christian faith.
• Passion-bearers or confessors are the name given to pious believers who were subjected to persecution and imprisonment for their devotion to the Savior. In the world, such Christians died in great pain.

Prayers to the holy saints are associated not only with the veneration of God’s companions, but with turning to them for their own help. Showing divine honors and worshiping anyone other than the true and one God is prohibited according to the Holy Scriptures.

List of the most revered saints of the Orthodox Church by year of their life

• The First-Called Apostle is one of the 12 disciples of Christ, chosen by him to preach the Gospel. The disciple of John the Baptist received the status of the First Called for being the first to respond to the call of Jesus and also calling Christ the Savior. According to legend, he was crucified around the year 67 on a cross of a special shape, later called St. Andrew's. December 13 is the day of veneration by the Orthodox Church.
• Saint Spyridon of Trimifunt (207-348) became famous as a miracle worker. The life of Spyridon, elected bishop of the city of Trimifunt (Cyprus), was spent in humility and calls to repentance. The saint became famous for many miracles, including the revival of the dead. An adherent of strict observance of the words of the Gospel passed away while reading a prayer. Believers keep the icon of the miracle worker at home to receive God’s grace, and on December 25 they honor his memory.
• Of the female images, the most revered in Russia is the Blessed Matrona (1881-1952). The Orthodox saint was chosen by the Almighty for good deeds even before her birth. The difficult life of the righteous woman was permeated with patience and humility, with miracles of healing documented in writing. Believers venerate the relics of the passion-bearer, preserved within the walls of the Intercession Church, for healing and salvation. The day of veneration by the church is March 8.
• The most famous of the righteous saints (270-345) is listed as Nicholas of Myra in the list of great saints. As a bishop, a native of Lycia (Roman province), devoted his entire life to Christianity, pacified the warring, defended the innocently convicted, and performed miracles of salvation. Believers turn to the icon of St. Nicholas the Pleasant for mental and physical healing, and protection for travelers. The Church honors the memory of the miracle worker with prayers on December 19 according to the new (Gregorian) style.

Prayer to Nicholas the Ugodnik for help:

After the desired is realized, it is important to offer a prayer of gratitude to the saint:

Touching the myrrh-streaming relics of the Wonderworker, kept in the Catholic monastery of Bari (Italy), blesses believers with healing. You can pray to Nicholas the Pleasant anywhere.

The emphasis of Orthodox teaching is based on the spiritual principle of purposeful movement towards achieving holiness throughout a sinless life. An important advantage of holiness according to Orthodox teaching is the constant communication with God of the apostles who are in the Kingdom of Heaven.

List of Russian Orthodox saints canonized in the 19th century

The act of canonization of righteous Christians can be either church-wide or local. The basis is holiness during life, the performance of miracles (intravital or posthumous), incorruptible relics. The result of the church's recognition of the saint is expressed by a call to the flock to honor the righteous man with prayers during public services, and not by commemoration. The ancient Christian church did not carry out the canonization procedure.

List of pious righteous people who received the rank of sainthood in the 20th century

In Orthodox literature there is a special genre that describes the life and exploits of people who lived in holiness. The lives of saints are not secular chronicles, but life stories written in accordance with church canons and rules. The first records of events in the lives of holy ascetics were kept at the dawn of Christianity, then they were formed into calendar collections, lists of days of veneration of the blessed memory of saints.

According to the instructions of the Apostle Paul, preachers of the word of God should be remembered and their faith should be imitated. Despite the departure to another world of the holy righteous, whom the holy church reveres.

For high morality and holiness, throughout the history of Orthodox Rus', people with a pure heart and a radiant soul were gifted with God's grace. They received the heavenly gift of holiness for their righteous deeds, their help to people living on earth is invaluable. Therefore, even in the most hopeless situation, go to church, pray to the saints, and you will receive help if the prayer is sincere.

From the book Explanatory Typikon. Part I author Skaballanovich Mikhail

Russian hymnals When the memory of Slavic and Russian saints was included in the calendar, services to them were also written. The names of the Serbian-Bulgarian hymn writers are unknown. Among the Russians, the following are known: Gregory the monk of Pechersk, 11th century, called by his contemporaries the “Creator of the canons”, author