Diveevo: attractions, photos. What to see in Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod region

In the Sarov forests, in the village of Diveevo, about 300 years ago a monastery was founded. It became part of Russian history as one of the most important holy places. This monastery was distinguished by strict monastic rules and a special way of life. Further in the article we will consider the history of Diveevo, the sights of this place, we will get acquainted with the life and development of the village.

General information

In the Sarovian desert , monastic life was actively developing. Here it has reached considerable heights, and the monastery itself is famous for its traditions. Deserts had a large number of spiritual ascetics. Reverend Father Seraphim was a native of Sarov monastery. He ceased to be a recluse by the decision of the Mother of God. After that, Father Seraphim began to communicate with people. This happened seven years before his death. It was learned all over Russia.

Historical background

The monastery was founded in the XVIII century. Its history began after the church of Our Lady of Kazan was built. Alexandra Melgunova and her four novices organized a monastery in this place. Mother herself ruled the community. It was she who saw the future ascetic in the young monk Serafima. Mother Alexandra believed that he would continue her work. After the death of the abbess, the community continued to exist in accordance with the strict charter of the monastery.

Further activities

At the beginning of the XIX century the community was reorganized into a monastery. Diveevo at the turn of the 20th century was a rich architectural complex. Here lived and worked more than a thousand sisters. The complex included: cells, a hospital, a refectory and a school. Beyond the walls of the monastery are located a water tower, a mill and two hotels. The monastery was closed in 1927. Later, those sisters who still remained on its territory were deported from Diveevo. The monastery (the sights near it became accessible only after the year 89), according to Seraphim's prediction, later it was to become the first female Lavra. Also, the monk was sure that after the death of his remains will be resting here. In the 20-ies. His power was lost. In 1991 they were re-acquired. After this, the relics of Seraphim of Sarov were transported to Diveevo.

Modern realities

In 2003, a special Orthodox holiday was widely celebrated. It was a century of glorification in the face of St. Seraphim of Sarov. Thanks to the upcoming multitude of Christian festivities, most of the buildings and temples of the monastery were restored.

The relics of the saint

Sights of Diveevo of Nizhny Novgorod region have not only cultural, but also special religious significance. The women's monastery is the brainchild of Seraphim of Sarov. In the last years of his life, he especially cared about her. Even when Seraphim of Sarov was in the rank of hierodeacon, he accompanied Father Pachomiya to the community to Mother Alexander. The late abbot blessed him and ordered to take care of orphans in Diveevo. For the sisters who turned to Serafim Sarovsky for advice in their everyday and spiritual difficulties, he was a real father.

Holy springs in Diveyevo

Sightseeing (a map of them is contained in many tourist guidebooks) of the described area invariably attracts a large number of tourists annually. There are many evidences about the miraculous power of the local nature. The holy sources of the monastery and its environs can heal both bodily and spiritual ills. Water from these springs is stored for a very long time. At the same time, it remains fresh and pleasant to the taste. Locals regularly drink this medicinal liquid. They also use it for winter preparations and pickles. Thus, the products are protected from spoilage and mold.

The Kazan source

The spring is beyond the Golubin ravine. This source is the oldest of all existing in Diveevo. There are suggestions that it existed before the organization of the settlement began in this place. Already in the XVIII century, this source was revered in Diveevo monastery, at the time when it was headed by Mother Alexander.

Of great importance was the Old River. It was from its shores that white limestone was taken, which became the main material for the construction of the Kazan stone temple located in Diveevo. Sights here are associated with Christianity. Many of them have their own legends. Preserved ancient traditions that it was at this place three times the Queen of Heaven was. The icon of Our Lady of Kazan was kept in the source chapel. The latter has long been in Diveevo. A large chapel above the Kazan source is on the plan, which was compiled in 1845. It contained a marble iconostasis. Also in the chapel were icons of good writing. Two of them can now be seen in the Trinity Cathedral.

In the chapel there were water-molebens. It was destroyed in the 39th year. One of the locals some years before these events found in the ice of a frozen spring the icon of the Kazan Mother of God. It was a very ancient letter. The guardian of the icon became the nun Graškina. She was able to witness many miracles associated with the image.

In the 43rd year the icon underwent a miraculous renovation. At present the shrine is kept in the Trinity Cathedral. In the 50-ies. The chapel managed to be restored for a while, after which it was again destroyed. According to the memories that have been preserved, one can approximately restore its external appearance. The very building of the chapel was high. On the walls hung a lot of icons. In the center was a source. From it, with the help of a trench, the trickle flowed out. From there you could take water.

In the source it is accepted to bathe sick children. People pour this water out of buckets. In 1991, a bathing-house and a chapel were built over the spring. Several years later they were reconstructed. In this holy place, the sacrament of baptism is still performed. During holy feasts, this water is sanctified. Near the Kazan source there are two more. Both were consecrated. One of the sources is arranged in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness", and the other - in memory of the Great Martyr Panteleimon.

Spring of Mother Alexandra

This source was located on the river Vichkinz until the 60's. According to local legends, he expired directly from the grave of Mother Alexandra. She was buried near the altar of the Kazan church. Over the solution of the puzzle of this phenomenon, modern specialists have worked. They studied the soil and foundation of the Kazan temple. It turned out that the melted snow and rainwater from the entire surface of the monastery land through the soil went to the dolomites. They, in turn, are in the terrestrial thickness, under the structure. At the same time, the water passes the purification process. Through the consecrated ground, it comes up and flows from the miraculous spring of Mother Alexandra.

There are a lot of folk Christian legends about this holy place. They say so, that right from under the monastery a miraculous source flows. In the sixties a dam was built on the Vichkin River. In the course of the works, the previous source was flooded, and a new one appeared under the mountain itself. There are several opinions on this matter. It is believed that the former source again made its way up after the shift of the dolomite plates. This was due to the increased water pressure in the dam. On all significant Christian holidays , water is consecrated here and religious processions are performed.

Spring Seraphim's Father

This source is located on the banks of the Satis River. It opened in the first half of the XX century. At that time, the springs of Sarov became inaccessible to visitors. This was due to the fact that on their territory there was a military facility. There are many legends about this place. It is believed that it was here that the soldiers saw the old man. He was dressed in a white robe, and in his hands he had a staff. He stood on the very site where the fence was approaching the river. The old man struck his staff on the ground, and at the same time three springs emerged from under her. They adopted the glory and power of the famous Sarov sources. Later they wanted to fall asleep. For this, a special technique has already arrived, but it has broken down. The workers had to wait for new details.

Soon the same old man appeared. He turned to one of the workers by name and asked him not to fall asleep a source. After that, the tractor driver did not succumb to the persuasion of other people and refused to fall asleep a spring. Soon the boss, who gave this order, was removed from office.

In 1994, the riverbed was diverted. Later, an artificial lake was built, in which the holy spring water was located. The chapel was consecrated in 2009.

Iberian spring

This source was built in the 70s of the XVIII century. It is located near the village of Diveevo. The Monk Alexander on the bank of the Vikchinza River dug the spring with his own hands. It was designed to enable workers to quench their thirst. At that time, they extracted stones for the construction of the Kazan church. The source was called Iversky, after the icon of the same name, which was brought here. In the 60s, the riverbed was changed. This affected the source: it began to overgrow. Soon his name was inherited by other disparate keys that were near the old cemetery. In the people they were called "the source of the Kirov". On the Iberian key, as well as on other springs of the village of Diveev, there are wells and baths. On Christian holidays here is consecrated water.

Women's monastery in Diveevo

What to see in the village? Local churches and cathedrals deserve special attention. The Seraphim-Diveevo Convent refers to the local diocese. The Trinity Cathedral moved to the church community in 1989. Later, a cross was erected here. In the sky that day a rainbow shone. Soon the main chapel was consecrated, and divine services here resumed. Since 1991, in the Diveevo Cathedral, services are performed every day. At present, a huge number of pilgrims annually come to this holy land. The ditch of the Mother of God is located near the monastery. In this holy place miraculous healings are performed.

Additional Information

Diveevo is the fourth destiny of the Theotokos. Her Gap is especially honored here. It is believed that this place was passed by the Queen of Heaven herself. Along the grooves must pass everyone who comes to Diveevo. According to the covenant of Seraphim of Sarov, the prayer to the Theotokos is read here.

In order to visit the monastery, you need to have the appropriate form of clothing. Women must be in the headgear.

Finally

The main places of interest in Diveevo are described above. Reviews of tourists who come here are filled with rapture about the places where they managed to visit. Annually a huge number of pilgrims visit the village. Many seek to visit the springs, drink holy water. However, people are especially attracted to the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, who are in the temple in Diveevo. The sights, photos of which are presented in the article, will never lose their historical and architectural value.