Monument of Fevronia and Peter. Installation of sculptural compositions "Holy Blessed Pyotr and Fevronia of Murom" on the program "In the family circle"

The day of Peter and Fevronia in pre-revolutionary Russia was celebrated widely, the deeds of the saints were known to the nobility and ordinary people. For help in creating a family, they were approached by people of different positions in society, because marriage is the most important component of life. In the Russian tradition, these saints became the embodiment of family love, accessible to every person. They help not only in creating a marriage. Couples who dream of the appearance of a child ask for help with sincere prayer, many get it soon. It is no accident that the monument of Fevronia and Peter is in many cities of Russia. These monuments are set within the framework of the program "In the family circle."

The program "In the family circle"

The program "In the Circle of the Family" was launched in 2004 and received the blessing of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II. Her mission is to revive family values, which since ancient times include large families, caring for the elderly, faithfulness, the joy of motherhood and paternity, responsible attitude to marriage. The best images for imitation became St. Peter and Fevronia of Murom, who lived a beautiful pious family life, thus proving that eternal love exists.

Monuments of Fevronia and Peter in the framework of the program are installed in many Russian cities. The legend about the life of this married couple is reviving and helps young people to gain understanding that marriage is not just a beautiful rite, but also a long life together, in which everything is not always smooth, but difficulties are overcome only through joint efforts.

Peter and Fevronia: the legend

The history of Peter and Fevronia happened in the 12-13th century in the city of Murom. In the annals it is told that Fevronia was from the common folk, her father was a dagger (he extracted honey of wild bees in hollows of trees). Peter belonged to a princely family. Having vanquished the fiery serpent, Peter fell ill: his whole body was covered with scabs, because he had become obese with the blood of a serpent. No one could help him, the healers were powerless. But he became aware that he could be cured by a simple girl Fevronia, who lives in the village of Laskovo, located in the Ryazan land.

Fevronia was a deeply religious girl, gifted with foresight. She agreed to help, but she could cure the disease only if Peter took her as his wife. He promised, but when he was healed, he decided to buy off expensive gifts from the commoner, she did not accept them, and the young man fell ill again. Returning for help the second time, he again received it and this time married. Having received the throne of Prince in Murom, a family couple rules with good deeds, but boyar wives did not like that they were ruled by a commoner, and they asked Peter to send his wife or go away with her.

The family couple left, and in Murom riots began, blood was spilled, the boyars could not choose a new ruler and sent a messenger to Peter and Fevronia asking to return to the principality, which they did without showing any resentment. The Murom rulers had three children, they lived a long life, took their tonsure in old age, and retired to monasteries. Their only desire was to die in one day and be buried in one coffin, which they had already prepared: a stone house, divided by a thin partition. When the hour came, it happened. By tradition, monks of different sex are not buryed together. Three times they were striving to be divided before burial, and all three times miraculously they were together, then the people decided that God so pleased.

Buried were the couple in the cathedral of the Murom church, which was raised in gratitude for the military victory by Tsar Ivan the Terrible. In the Soviet period, the relics of saints were exhibited in the museum, and since 1992 are buried in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Murom. The feast day of the holy couple is celebrated on June 25. Monument of Fevronia and Peter is established in many cities as a reminder of the value and inviolability of family and love.

Monument in Murom

On July 7, 2012, on the eve of the feast of love and faithfulness, a monument to Peter and Fevronia was opened in Murom. It is located near the Trinity convent, on the Peasant Square. The opening took place in a solemn atmosphere, officials and a lot of Murom who knew the history of their saints in full detail were present at the celebration.

The monument to Fevronia and Peter was created by the sculptor V. Surovtsev and the architect V. Syagin. The funds were provided by private individuals. The sculptural group abounds with symbols: a sword in princely hands is a symbol of the inviolability and strength of the Russian spirit, and the princess, covering her husband's shoulders with her veil, is a symbol of women's wisdom, patronage and inspiration. The rabbit symbolizes fertility in the legs of the family couple. From the traditions it is known that such a pet was a pet of the family.

Now the newlyweds have a good tradition to come to the monument of Peter and Fevronia on the day of marriage in Murom. The townspeople loved the sculpture for its artlessness, kindness, and the rabbit causes the most joyful emotions of the kids.

The Annunciation Monument

In Blagoveshchensk, the Amur Region, a monument to Peter and Fevronia was erected on the Day of Love, Family and Fidelity in 2011. In addition, on the day of the consecration of the monument, the 155th anniversary of the city was celebrated. The sculptural group consists of figures of a man and a woman clad in traditional Russian clothes with princely distinctions. In the hands of the couple holding pigeons - a symbol of meekness and harmony. The author of the sculpture is K. Chernyavsky. The money was spent on the creation of the monument. The monument was installed near the main city registry office.

On the day of the opening of the monument to the family and love in Blagoveshchensk, it was consecrated by Archbishop Gabriel, who administers the whole Diocese of Annunciation. Officials and citizens of the city took part in the opening of the new symbol of the city.

Southern Monument

The monument to Peter and Fevronia in Sochi was opened in 2009. The event was traditionally held on July 8. The height of the sculptural group is more than 3 meters. This version of the monument depicts male and female figures in monastic robes, looking towards each other. Their meeting is about to take place, it seems that there is not enough just a touch of hands to make the sculptures come to life.

At the opening of the monument were invited couples who have lived in wives for more than forty years. You can see it in the buildings of the central Sochi registry office. During its existence, it has gained popularity among newlyweds, residents and visitors of the city, becoming another attraction of the southern resort.

Monument in Arkhangelsk

The monument to Peter and Fevronia in Arkhangelsk is set at the intersection of ul. Loginova and the embankment over the Northern Dvina, near the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. The opening took place in 2009 and was timed to the holiday of the family. The height of the monument is more than three meters. Sculpture compositions - K. Chernyavsky, who became the author of most of the monuments of the family couple in Russia.

According to the author's idea, the sculptural composition reflects the moment of the return of the prince's couple to Murom. Today the monument became a place of traditional pilgrimage of the newlyweds, where they bring flowers, make a memorable photo and leave the closed locks, on the signs guaranteeing a strong indestructible marriage.

Yaroslavl Attractions

Within the framework of the program "In the family circle" the monument to Peter and Fevronia in Yaroslavl was opened in 2009 on Pervomaisky Boulevard, near the women's Kazan Monastery. The ceremony was attended by the author of the sculpture K. Chernyavsky, the administration and the clergy of the city. Also, married couples who had celebrated more than a quarter of a century of marriage were invited. At the opening ceremony, they were awarded awards.

The newlyweds of Yaroslavl gladly bring flowers to the monument and ask the saints to bless them for a long life together in love and harmony.

Peter and Fevronia in Yeisk

Monument of Fevronia and Peter in Yeysk was installed in the park named after Ivan Poddubny, on the alley "Happy childhood". The event took place in 2010, the author of this monument was the sculptor A. Sknarin, in height the monument reaches three meters and is cast from bronze. Originally intended for the city of Bataysk (Rostov region), but fate decreed otherwise, which the townspeople are happy about.

For many years Yeisk's newlyweds have come to the memorial of the Murom saints to honor their memory and enlist the support of their family life. Often children play near the foot of the monument and look at the wedding processions, while the bride and groom are asked to give them the same strong love and mutual respect that Peter and Fevronia had. In memory of the wedding day, they tie ribbons and place bouquets.

Tradition for all

The program "In the circle of the family" unites the entire Russian society with the idea of the revival of true values. The basis of a happy life and prosperity of the whole country is a strong, big family, where all children are loved, and grandparents are honored and respected. A good family is a small community where love, forgiveness, mutual understanding and support live.

Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom are not accidentally chosen as a symbol of the revival of the Russian family. We understand their aspirations and lives, they are by their actions an example of unquenchable attention to each other, loyalty, prosperity, constancy and love. It is not known when the world will save beauty, but love does this always, and it is known since the time of Peter and Fevronia.