Monuments of architecture, examples of magnificentpaintings, frescoes, records of historical chronicles - all this is a medieval monastery. Those who want to touch the past and learn about the events of bygone days, should begin their journey with the study of ancient temples, because they remember much more than the pages of the chronicles.
In the dark times begin to gain momentummonastic communes. For the first time they appear on the territory of Western Europe. The progenitor of this movement can be considered Benedict of Nursia. The largest medieval monastery of this period is the monastery in Montecassino. This is a world with its own rules, in which each member of the commune had to contribute to the development of a common cause.
Over time, the monasteries became the maincenters of culture and economy of the Middle Ages. Here they kept a chronology of events, conducted disputes, evaluated the achievements of science. Such doctrines as philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, medicine developed and improved.
All the physically hard work providednovices, peasants and ordinary monastic workers. Such settlements were of great importance in the field of storage and accumulation of information. Libraries were replenished with new books, and old editions were constantly copied. Also, the monks themselves kept historical chronicles.
Russian medieval monasteries appearedmuch later than European. Initially, hermit monks lived apart in deserted places. But Christianity quickly spread among the masses, therefore stationary churches became necessary. Starting from the 15th century and until the reign of Peter I, the general erection of temples was observed. They were practically in every village, and large monasteries were built near cities or in holy places.
Peter I conducted a series of church reforms thatcontinued his successors. Ordinary people negatively perceived a new fashion for Western tradition. Therefore, already under Catherine II, the construction of Orthodox monasteries was resumed.
Most of these places of worship have not become a place of pilgrimage for believers, but some Orthodox churches are known throughout the world.
The banks of the Great River and the Mirozhka River that flows into it. It was here many centuries ago that the Pskov Spaso-Preobrazhensky Mirozhsky Monastery appeared.
The location of the church made it unprotected fromfrequent raids. She took all the blows primarily on herself. Permanent looting, fires haunted the monastery for many centuries. And with all this, the city walls were never built around him. Surprising is the fact that, despite all the troubles, he has kept the murals, which still admire its beauty.
For many centuries, the Mirozhsky Monastery has kept the priceless miraculous icon of the Mother of God. In the XVI century, she became famous for the miracle of myrrh. Later, miracles of healing were laid on her.
In the collection kept in the library of the monastery,Record was found. It is dated 1595 according to the modern calendar. It contained the story of the miraculous myrrh of the icon. As the record reads: "Tears flowed from the eyes of the Most Pure as tears."
A few years ago, the monastery of Djurdjevi Stupovi celebrated his birthday. And he was born as much as eight centuries ago. This church was one of the first Orthodox in Montenegrin land.
The monastery survived quite a few tragic days. During its long history, it was destroyed by fire 5 times. In the end, the monks left this place.
В течение долгого периода средневековый монастырь He was in desolation. And only at the end of the XIX century began a project to recreate this historical object. Not only architectural structures, but also monastic life were restored.
On the territory of the monastery is a museum.In it you can see fragments of surviving buildings and artifacts. Now Djurdjevi Stupovi Monastery lives a real life. Constant charitable actions and gatherings are held for the development of this monument of spirituality.
Today, Orthodox monasteries continue their activities. Despite the fact that the history of some has passed for a thousand years, they continue to live in the old way and do not seek to change something.
В отличие от церквей, монастыри не имеют прихода, nevertheless, people eagerly attend monks. Rejecting all worldly things, many of them receive the gift - the ability to cure diseases or to help with words.
