Russia, Vologda Folder, Large area North of the Volga and West of the Urals.kmz

Russia, Vologda Folder, Large area North of the Volga and West of the Urals

Russia, Vologda, History Folder

Russia, Vologda, 1100, 12th Century Folder, Gerasimus, First Northern Wonderworker

Russia, Vologda, 1584, Simon of Yurievets, Kostroma, Fool f C, fasting black skin, mistreaters prayer, clairvoyance
Russia, Kostroma, 1584, Simon of Yurievets District, Kostroma (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 8.6), Fool for Christ, black skin f fasting, prayer for mistreaters, clairvoyance, killed by commander who did not know him, but honored him with funeral; Yurievets District; Volga Region; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4; Simon of Yurievets was born in the city of Yurievets in the Povolzhsk or Volga region. by his parents, the saint took upon himself the exploit of foolishness for Christ. Both winter and summer he went barefoot, dressed only in a shirt, so that his skin became blackened and withered from fasting. people often were cruel to him, sometimes beating him. The holy fool never complained, but prayed for those who mistreated him. Simon was fond of praying on the porches of various churches. ascetic exploit of self-denial cleansed his soul, and he received from God the gift of clairvoyance: foresaw many things and predicted the future. Contemporaries, mentioning his name, beheld various miraculous signs. before his death, the saint went to the house of the military commander Theodore Petelin. not knowing the saint, in a fit of anger gave orders to beat him. Saint Simon fell grievously ill. He summoned a priest, made his confession, received the Holy Mysteries of Christ and commended his soul to God. The commander later repented of his sin. city gathered for the saint’s funeral, and the body of Blessed Simon was buried in Theophany monastery. This occurred on November 4, 1584. the year 1635, Patriarch Joasaph ordered the Theophany monastery’s Igumen Dionysius to compile an account of the life and miracles of Blessed Simon and gave a blessing to paint his icon. The Feast of Blessed Simon was established in the year 1635.

Russia, Vologda, 1147-1178, Gerasimus of the Vologda, First Northern Wonderworker
Russia, Vologda, 1147-1178, Gerasimus of the Vologda, Trinity Monastery, First Northern Wonderworker; Gerasimus Vologda Trinity Monastery; Vologda; Venerable Gerasimus of Vologda, Commemorated on March 4; Gerasimus, First Vologda Wonderworker, accepted monastic tonsure on March 4 (at that time it was customary to give a new monk the name of the saint commemorated on the day of his tonsure) the Kiev Gniloe Dormition monastery, having been attracted to the Caves where Saint Theodosius (May 3) secluded himself during Great Lent. of obedience to the brethren, Saint Gerasimus accepted the rank of hieromonk. imitation of the exploits of the Fathers of old, the monk felt drawn to Northern Rus and he arrived at the River Vologda (August 19, 1147). blessed the emerging settlement on the right bank, “foretelling that here would be a great city.” saint chose the dense virgin forest for his dwelling place, separated from the settlement by the Kaisarova creek. There the monk built a hut, and in the tranquil solitude he devoted himself to the contemplation of God, unceasing prayer and work. built a church in honor of the Most Holy Trinity, and so the first monastery in the north named for the Most Holy Trinity came into being. The monastery served for the spiritual enlightenment of the surrounding peoples. monk peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on March 4, 1178, the day of his monastic tonsure, and the Feast of his namesake Saint Gerasimus of the Jordan.

Russia, Vologda, 1200, 13th Century Folder, 2 War Hero Icons, 1 Fool For Christ

Russia, Vologda, 1238-1636, Theodore Icon, Luke's, would not move, not burn many times, war hero
Russia, Vladimir, 1238-1636, Theodore Icon, found near Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod (Oka River Mouth, Volga River 8.8), painted by Luke, found by T's brother George, would not move, Theodore monastery built there, 1238 Batu's invasion icon did not burn, 1260 Tartars Kostroma Basil following Andrew Bogolyubsky took icon to war, holy lake dazzling rays of light panicked Ts, 3rd Kostroma Cathedral fire icon saved floating in air, not leaving it settled middle of city square, 1613 Tsar Michael Romanov from Kostroma, Impatiev m, 2 Moscow MOG icons to Kostroma, Michael h mother refuse crown, first she gave in to MOG then he, copy to Moscow, 1636 M restored it, unsleeping candle, molebens, cross processions, d restoraton sanctification Moses in crowd recieved instant healing scabs and falling disease, 1834 Ilovaysky freed by icon from highlanders, took copy to Moscow to get gold covering, processions twice yearly ; Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (Volga River 9); Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; ascribes a very ancient origin to this famous Icon. is regarded as one of the icons painted by the Holy Evangelist Luke. is not known by whom or when the Icon was brought to Russia, but at the beginning of the XII century it was kept in an old wooden chapel near the city of Kitezh. Icon got its name from the Great Prince Yaroslav (+ 1246), who in Holy Baptism was named Theodore, in honor of Saint Theodore Stratelates (February 8). to Tradition, his elder brother, Saint George (February 4), found the Icon in the wooden chapel near Gorodets. he attempted to take the Icon from the chapel it could not be moved. that the Mother of God wanted her Icon to remain there, Prince George built the Monastery of Saint Theodore on the site. Batu Khan's invasion in 1238, the Gorodets Monastery and other Russian monasteries were burnt and left in ruins. the citizens of Gorodets fled the city at the approach of the Khan, they did not have time to take the Icon with them. though objects made of stone and iron were destroyed, the wooden Icon was preserved and later revealed. August 16, 1239, Saint Alexander Nevsky's younger brother, Prince Basil of Kostroma, later the Great Prince of Vladimir, lost in the woods while chasing a wild animal. He saw an Icon in a pine1 tree, when the Prince tried to remove the Icon from the tree, it suddenly rose up into the air. by this miracle, Prince Basil returned to the city and told the clergy and the people about his vision. the people went into the forest and there they found the Icon where Prince Basil said it was. Everyone fell to their knees and prayed to the Mother of God. the priests were able to remove the Icon and take it to the cathedral church. people flocked to the newly-revealed Icon from the Kostroma region. residents said that when the Prince was hunting in the forest, some sort of soldier, who was dressed in rich clothing, walked through the city, carrying an Icon in his hands. warrior resembled the icon of the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates (February 8), whom the Kostroma cathedral was dedicated. the Icon was known as the Saint Theodore Icon. the site of its appearance, on the banks of the Zaprudnya River the Prince founded a monastery dedicated to the Icon of Christ not made by hands, which is commemorated on August 16, very day of the Saint Theodore Icon's appearance. the Kostroma Cathedral burned down, the Saint Theodore Icon was found in the ashes three days later, completely unharmed. 1260, the Tatars approached Kostroma, and the city was threatened with complete ruin. the hopes of the inhabitants and the Prince rested upon the Mother of God, and they prayed that she would save the city. the battle, Prince Basil remembered that when Great Prince Andrew Bogolyubsky fought against the Kama Bulgarians, he took the wonderworking Vladimir Icon with him by the gracious help of the Mother of God, the enemy was completely routed. Saint Andrew's example, Prince Basil of Kostroma took the Saint Theodore Icon from the cathedral and carried it with his army. the battle began, the Icon was moved behind the army, and the priests served Molebens. two enemy armies converged, and a great miracle occurred. rays of light, brighter and hotter than the rays of the sun, shone from the Virgin's face, and scorching the Tatars, who panicked and fled in a disorderly retreat. Basil set up a Cross where the Icon had stood during the battle, in remembrance of this miracle. place itself, the people, and the nearby lake were called "holy." a village sprang up by the lake, and it too was called "Holy Lake." long afterward, the Kostroma cathedral caught fire again. When they rushed to save the wonderworking Icon, they saw it hovering in the air above the flames. thought that the Mother of God wanted the Icon to be taken from the city because of the sins of its inhabitants. Crying out, they implored the Mother of God not to leave the city. the Icon descended and settled on the ground in the middle of the square. Soon a small wooden church was built to house the Icon, which was later replaced by a stone church. name of the Saint Theodore Icon is also associated with the accession of Tsar Michael Romanov to the throne in 1613. were sent from Moscow to Kostroma, consisting of clergy, boyars, and persons of every rank. brought the Vladimir Icon with them, and also an icon of the Moscow wonderworkers. Kostroma, the delegation was met by a host of clergy with the Saint Theodore Icon, everyone went to Ipatiev Monastery, where young Michael lived with his aged mother, Schematic-nun Martha. the cathedral church, Michael was "implored" to accept the crown. Michael refused to accept this heavy yoke, and his mother didn't want to let him go. She remained adamant despite their pleas. the former head of the delegation, Archbishop Theodoret of Ryazan, took the Vladimir Icon in his hands, Abraham Palitsyn, the cellarer of Holy Trinity Monastery, took the icon of the Holy Moscow wonderworkers firmly said to her: "Why have we brought these Icons of the Most Holy Sovereign Lady and of the Moscow wonderworkers with us on such a long journey? you refuse to obey us, then consent for the sake of the Mother of God and the great Saints, and do not anger the Lord God." was unable to maintain her opposition, and she prostrated herself before the Saint Theodore Icon saying, "Your will be done, O Sovereign Lady! Into your hands I surrender my son; guide him on the true path, for his benefit and for that of our land!" begged his mother not to give in, but finally she did, and he had to accept. He was proclaimed as Tsar right away. remembrance of this event, an annual celebration was appointed for March 14. Tsar Michael brought a copy of the Icon with him to Moscow and placed it in the court church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, which is on the Seni. greatly revered the Saint Theodore Icon, so in 1636 he restored and adorned it. Kostroma Cathedral he bestowed great gifts; ordered that seven pounds of wax be provided from Kostroma's customs revenues for an unsleeping candle to burn before the Icon. ordered the Kostroma clergy to serve Molebens before the Icon, and the voivodes to take part in Cross Processions, dressed as archers and gunners. May 4, 1636, during the sanctification of the Icon which was restored by the Tsar, a young man named Moses, who suffered from a falling disease, and whose body was swollen and covered with scabs, was standing in the crowd and received instant healing. 1834, Lieutenant-General Ilovaysky was in Kostroma to venerate the Saint Theodore Icon and spoke of a miracle that his grandfather, a Cossack ataman, had experienced. grandfather was taken prisoner by the highlanders. As he languished in captivity, was revealed to him in a dream that he would be delivered by the grace of the Saint Theodore Icon. was ordered to run without any fear, and he did manage to escape unnoticed. a while, he hid from his pursuers in an oak tree, he walked 600 versts, and lived on fruits and roots. this time he read the Troparion to the Saint Theodore Icon. At last, he came to his own city of Cherkassk. he walked to Kostroma on a pilgrimage to the Saint Theodore Icon, he removed the copy of the Icon from the church and brought it on foot to Moscow. he had the Icon covered with a gold riza and he returned home with it. Saint Theodore Icon is kept in Kostroma's Dormition Cathedral. year processions are made with it: the Feast of Pentecost at Ipatiev Monastery; on August 16 in the Spaso-Zaprudenskaya church, at the place where it was found. Icon is commemorated twice a year: at the Dormition Cathedral on March 14, in remembrance of the end of the Time of Troubles in Russia, and on August 16, the day of the Icon's appearance. 1Various accounts say the tree was either pine, fir, or spruce.

Russia, Vologda, 1263-1303, Procopius of Ustyug, Fool for Christ
Russia, Vologda, 1263-1303, Procopius of Ustyug; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug, Commemorated on July 8; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustya, Vologda, Commemorated on July 8;

Russia, Vologda, 1290, Ustiug saved by Annunciation Icon w Procopius, Fool for Christ
Russia, Moscow, 1290, Ustiug saved by Annunciation Icon w Procopius, Fool for Christ; Ustiug Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God The “Ustiug Annunciationâ€ is a venerable icon, before which Saint Procopius, Fool-for-Christ (+ 1303) prayed with intense fervor on June 25, 1290 for the salvation of the city of Ustiug from the wrath of God. icon was painted by a Novgorod iconographer when the holy Prince Vsevolod-Gabriel (February 11) ruled in the city. In 1567, under Metropolitan Philip (January 9), the holy icon was transferred from Great Ustiug to Moscow and placed in the Dormition cathedral. At the present time it is located in the state Tretyakov gallery.

Russia, Vologda, 1300, 14th Century Folder, Hypatius&St Nic appeared 1K yrs later, White Lake Ferapontov Cherepovets Kushta m's

Russia, Vologda, 1330-1392, Cyril oChelma Hill, Kargopol, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha), Enlightener oChud
Russia, Vologda, 1330-1392, Cyril oChelma Hill, Kargopol, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha), Enlightener oChud People, fWhite Lake city, fAnthony tRoman's m, tKargopolsk 52yrs, high command tChelma Hill, Chud people come, his preaching many baptisms, end oLife monastery&church, died a82; Kargopol; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Cyril of Chelma Hill, Enlightener of the Chudian People, born in the city of White Lake. was tonsured at the monastery of Saint Anthony the Roman, where for six years he passed through various obediences. after wandering through the wilderness for three years, he settled in a wild region of Kargopolsk. here, by a command from on high, he chose Chelma Hill for his constant abode. of the afflicted from the Chud people came to see Saint Cyril, whose luminous ascetic life and kindly preaching moved many to accept holy Baptism. the end of his life, Saint Cyril established a monastery and church in honor of the Theophany of the Lord. monk dwelt upon Chelma Hill for fifty-two years, and died at the advanced age of 82.

Russia, Vologda, 1330, Hypasian (Ipatiev) monestary
Hypasian monestary; Hypasians; Martyr Agathonicus of Nicomedia, and others who suffered under Maximian, Commemorated August 22 ; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated November 16;

Russia, Vologda, 1330, St Hypatius of Gangra, killed by Novatians after 325 E Council, m relics, appeared 1330 in Ipatiev, Russia
Armenia, 325, St Hypatius of Gangra, Paphlagonia, killed by Novatians coming back from 325 E Council, m relics, appeared 1330 in Ipatiev, Russia; Gangra; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated on November 16; Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, was bishop of the city of Gangra in Paphlagonia (Asia Minor). In the year 325 he participated in the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea, at which the heresy of Arius was anathematized. Saint Hypatius was returning in 326 from Constantinople to Gangra, followers of the schismatics Novatus and Felicissimus fell upon him in a desolate place. The heretics ran him through with swords and spears, and threw him into a swamp. Like the Protomartyr Stephen, Saint Hypatius prayed for his murderers. Arian woman struck the saint on the head with a stone, killing him. The murderers hid his body in a cave, where a Christian who kept straw there found his body. Recognizing the bishop’s body, he hastened to the city to report this, and the inhabitants of Gangra piously buried their beloved archpastor. his death, the relics of Saint Hypatius were famous for numerous miracles, particularly for casting out demons and for healing the sick. of old the hieromartyr Hypatius was particularly venerated in the Russian land. Thus in the year 1330 the Ipatiev monastery was built at Kostroma, on the place where the Mother of God appeared with the Pre-eternal Christ Child, the Apostle Philip, and the hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra. monastery later occupied a significant place in the spiritual and social life of the nation, particularly during the Time of Troubles. ancient copies of the Life of the hieromartyr Hypatius were widely distributed in Russian literature, and one of these was incorporated into The Reading Menaion of Metropolitan Macarius (1542-1564). In this Life there is an account of the appearance of the Savior to Saint Hypatius on the eve of the martyr’s death. entry for the saint’s Feast consists of his Life, some prayers, and words of praise and instruction. The pious veneration of Saint Hypatius was also expressed in Russian liturgical compositions. During the nineteenth century a new service was written for the hieromartyr Hypatius, distinct from the services written by Saint Joseph the Studite, contained in the March Menaion.

Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Paul oObnora, Vologda, disciple oSergius oRadonezh, fMoscow, hermit, silence, monastery, 112yrs old
Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Paul oObnora, Kostroma, Vologda (Obnora River, Kostroma River 3), disciple oSergius oRadonezh, fMoscow 1317, youth piety kindness, rich parents, Nativity Tolga Monastery, tSergius Radonezh, several years, hermit separate cell 15yrs, then wandered, like Chukhoma, tKomel Forest, first aGryazovitsa River 3yrs complete silence, no rest for future rest, then Nurma River aObnora River, no food 5days aWeek, then bread water, but people came, never refused guidance, Sergius oNurma visited, also fSergius oR, built Holy Trinity Church 1414, monaster sprung up, wrote strict monk rule, made Alexi igumen, continued as hermit his cell, died 112yrs old; Obnora, Vologda; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Paul of Obnora, a famed disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, was born at Moscow in the year 1317. his youth he distinguished himself by his piety and kindliness towards the poor and suffering. rich parents prepared him for a secular life, but at twenty-two years of age he secretly left his parental home and received tonsure at the Nativity monastery on the Volga (in the Yaroslav diocese). there Paul transferred to the Holy Trinity monastery to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, spending several years with him as his disciple, obeying the holy Elder in all things. the blessing of Saint Sergius, he settled a short distance from the monastery in a separate cell, where he spent fifteen years as a hermit. asked the blessing of Saint Sergius to go off into the wilderness for a quiet and solitary life, Saint Paul wandered about for a long while, seeking a place of solitude. He wandered a great deal in the wilderness. spent time with Saint Abraham of Chukhloma (July 20) finally, he remained in the Komel forest. the Gryazovitsa River, in the hollow of an old linden tree, the monk built a small cell and dwelt there for three years in complete silence, “not giving his body rest, that he might receive future rest.” he moved on to the River Nurma, where he built a hut and dug a well, spending his days in vigil and prayer. days out of the week he went without food, and only on Saturday and Sunday did he partake of some bread and water. news about the hermit spread abroad, and those wishing spiritual guidance began coming to him. his love for the solitary life, Saint Paul never refused anyone spiritual consolation and guidance. was also visited by Saint Sergius of Nurma (October 7), sought solitude with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who also spent his ascetic life in these places. the blessing of Saint Sergius and the agreement of Metropolitan Photius, Saint Paul built the Holy Trinity church in 1414, which a monastery sprang up (later called the Monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora). written a strict monastic Rule for the brethren, Saint Paul entrusted the guidance of the new monastery to his disciple Alexis, while he himself continued as before to live in a solitary cell on a hill. remained a responsive and good counsellor for anyone needing his help. Paul died at 112 years of age. final words were, “Brethren, have love one for another and keep to the rule of the monastic community.” Life of the saint was written in about the year 1546, and his glorification occurred in 1547. Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; January 10, the Feast Day of Saint Paul of Obnora (or Komel), the Church also commemorates one of his friends and companions: Saint Makarios of Pisma. is no information about when the two hermits became acquainted. to ancient tradition, Saint Paul met Saint Makarios when he was visiting various monasteries before he settled in the Komel forest on the Obnora River, that is, before 1414. says that Saint Makarios was born in the village of Danilovo, located on the left bank of the Pisma River, twelve versts from the hermitage, the noble Pismensky family revered Saint Makarios as one of its relatives. Makarios received his first monastic training from Saint Sergius at Holy Trinity Monastery, from there he returned to his homeland and settled in a dense forest near the Pisma River, since he loved solitude. place has retained the name of the old Makariev Hermitage. began to gather around him, and there were many others who wished to live near him, Makarios founded a small monastery a mile away from his secluded cell, and built a wooden church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord. the righteous one was buried near this church. establishing his own monastery, Saint Paul did not forget about his friend; for his part, Saint Makarios did not regard the hermitage he had founded in the Pisma wilderness as separate from Saint Paul's Monastery. in their understanding of human life, and the benefits of solitude and silence, both hermits grew closer together; the monasteries they founded were perhaps the beginning of monastic life in the region. the communities of these spiritual friends had different fates: Monastery grew crowded, but Pisma Monastery remained a small hermitage. However, the bond between them was never broken. charters of Tsars Ivan the Terrible (1566) and Michael (1625) describe the Makariev Hermitage by the Shachebal mill as belonging to the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery. an inventory of the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery dating from 1683, an icon of Saint Makarios and Saint Paul is mentioned, thus the ascetic's local veneration had already begun at that time. the Monastery itself it is stated in the inventory: "Saint Paul's Monastery is the same as the Monastery of Makariev Hermitage in the Kostroma district, by the Shachebalsky mill on the Pisma River, in the church of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is a chapel dedicated to Saint Paul, the wonderworker of Obnora, with a domed roof. the same chapel the tomb of Saint Makarios is covered with a black cloth, over the middle of which a cross is suspended." following miracle occurred at the grave of Saint Makarios. the end of the XVIII century, the church burnt down, and a wooden structure was set up over the Saint's grave; in the place where this wooden structure was located, not only did they fail to notice the burning wood and coals, but the ashes as well; and the whole area was covered with an extraordinary dew. the fire, a curious person wanted to open the tomb to see what was there, and he was punished with blindness for his temerity. present, the Saint's relics rest beneath the floor. On the tomb is an icon of Saint Makarios, and his staff lies on top of the cloth. A prayer to the Saint, dating from 1750, has been preserved as well.

Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Macarius oPisma, Vologda , hermit, close to Paul oObnora, fSergius oR, joined hermits&hermitages
Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Macarius oPisma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), hermit, close friend hermit Paul oObnora, Komel Forest Obnora River, met Pauls visit, so met before 1414, M fDanilovo oPisma River LBank, 12K from Pisma Hermitage, Pismensky relative, trained by Sergius aHoly Trinity M, back home solitude near Pisma River, Makariev Hermitage, disciples gathered, small m mile away his cell, wooden church, later burried there, 1414 Paul estab his m, not separate monasteries, Obnora grew, Pisma remained small, bond never broken, Makarios Pisma belonged to Obnora, beginning oMonastic life Komel, 1683 icon proves local veneration fBoth had begun, Makarios' tomb in Paul's Chapel, where miracle dew protecting M's grave in fire, blindness for attempt open tomb; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; January 10, the Feast Day of Saint Paul of Obnora (or Komel), the Church also commemorates one of his friends and companions: Saint Makarios of Pisma. is no information about when the two hermits became acquainted. to ancient tradition, Saint Paul met Saint Makarios when he was visiting various monasteries before he settled in the Komel forest on the Obnora River, that is, before 1414. says that Saint Makarios was born in the village of Danilovo, located on the left bank of the Pisma River, twelve versts from the hermitage, the noble Pismensky family revered Saint Makarios as one of its relatives. Makarios received his first monastic training from Saint Sergius at Holy Trinity Monastery, from there he returned to his homeland and settled in a dense forest near the Pisma River, since he loved solitude. place has retained the name of the old Makariev Hermitage. began to gather around him, and there were many others who wished to live near him, Makarios founded a small monastery a mile away from his secluded cell, and built a wooden church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord. the righteous one was buried near this church. establishing his own monastery, Saint Paul did not forget about his friend; for his part, Saint Makarios did not regard the hermitage he had founded in the Pisma wilderness as separate from Saint Paul's Monastery. in their understanding of human life, and the benefits of solitude and silence, both hermits grew closer together; the monasteries they founded were perhaps the beginning of monastic life in the region. the communities of these spiritual friends had different fates: Monastery grew crowded, but Pisma Monastery remained a small hermitage. However, the bond between them was never broken. charters of Tsars Ivan the Terrible (1566) and Michael (1625) describe the Makariev Hermitage by the Shachebal mill as belonging to the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery. an inventory of the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery dating from 1683, an icon of Saint Makarios and Saint Paul is mentioned, thus the ascetic's local veneration had already begun at that time. the Monastery itself it is stated in the inventory: "Saint Paul's Monastery is the same as the Monastery of Makariev Hermitage in the Kostroma district, by the Shachebalsky mill on the Pisma River, in the church of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is a chapel dedicated to Saint Paul, the wonderworker of Obnora, with a domed roof. the same chapel the tomb of Saint Makarios is covered with a black cloth, over the middle of which a cross is suspended." following miracle occurred at the grave of Saint Makarios. the end of the XVIII century, the church burnt down, and a wooden structure was set up over the Saint's grave; in the place where this wooden structure was located, not only did they fail to notice the burning wood and coals, but the ashes as well; and the whole area was covered with an extraordinary dew. the fire, a curious person wanted to open the tomb to see what was there, and he was punished with blindness for his temerity. present, the Saint's relics rest beneath the floor. On the tomb is an icon of Saint Makarios, and his staff lies on top of the cloth. A prayer to the Saint, dating from 1750, has been preserved as well. Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Paul of Obnora, a famed disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, was born at Moscow in the year 1317. his youth he distinguished himself by his piety and kindliness towards the poor and suffering. rich parents prepared him for a secular life, but at twenty-two years of age he secretly left his parental home and received tonsure at the Nativity monastery on the Volga (in the Yaroslav diocese). there Paul transferred to the Holy Trinity monastery to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, spending several years with him as his disciple, obeying the holy Elder in all things. the blessing of Saint Sergius, he settled a short distance from the monastery in a separate cell, where he spent fifteen years as a hermit. asked the blessing of Saint Sergius to go off into the wilderness for a quiet and solitary life, Saint Paul wandered about for a long while, seeking a place of solitude. He wandered a great deal in the wilderness. spent time with Saint Abraham of Chukhloma (July 20) finally, he remained in the Komel forest. the Gryazovitsa River, in the hollow of an old linden tree, the monk built a small cell and dwelt there for three years in complete silence, “not giving his body rest, that he might receive future rest.” he moved on to the River Nurma, where he built a hut and dug a well, spending his days in vigil and prayer. days out of the week he went without food, and only on Saturday and Sunday did he partake of some bread and water. news about the hermit spread abroad, and those wishing spiritual guidance began coming to him. his love for the solitary life, Saint Paul never refused anyone spiritual consolation and guidance. was also visited by Saint Sergius of Nurma (October 7), sought solitude with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who also spent his ascetic life in these places. the blessing of Saint Sergius and the agreement of Metropolitan Photius, Saint Paul built the Holy Trinity church in 1414, which a monastery sprang up (later called the Monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora). written a strict monastic Rule for the brethren, Saint Paul entrusted the guidance of the new monastery to his disciple Alexis, while he himself continued as before to live in a solitary cell on a hill. remained a responsive and good counsellor for anyone needing his help. Paul died at 112 years of age. final words were, “Brethren, have love one for another and keep to the rule of the monastic community.” Life of the saint was written in about the year 1546, and his glorification occurred in 1547.

Russia, Vologda, 1350, Chukhoma Icon found in a tree, Jesus, Galich, Kostroma
Russia, Vologda, 1350, Chukhoma Icon found in a tree, Jesus, Galich, Kostroma ; Chukhloma Icon of the Mother of God of Galich appeared in the year 1350 to Saint Abraham of Galich, who came there from the north for ascetical labors with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. On the wild shores of the Galich lake near the large mountain, hidden in the dense forest, he turned with prayer to the Mother of God, asking Her blessing for his endeavors. After completing his prayer the saint sat down to rest, and suddenly a bright light appeared on the nearby mountainside and he heard a voice: “Abraham, come up the mountain, where there is an icon of My Mother.” monk went up the mountain where the light shone, and indeed found an icon of the Mother of God with the Infant on a tree. With tenderness and in gratitude to God, the holy ascetic took the revealed icon and, strengthened by prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos, he built a chapel at that place, in which he put the icon. a certain time the Galich prince Demetrius Feodorovich, learned about the Elder’s trip, and asked him to bring the icon. Saint Abraham rowed across the Galich lake in a boat and, accompanied by clergy and a throng of people, he took the wonderworking icon to the cathedral church of the city of Galich. this day a large number of the sick were healed by this icon. When Saint Abraham told about the appearance of the icon, the Prince offered money to build a monastery. a church was built in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, around which a monastery grew. Saint Abraham founded several more monasteries, the last being founded was the Chukhloma, not far from the city of Chukhloma, from the name of this monastery the ascetic was named “of Chukhloma,” and the wonderworking icon became known as the Chukhloma Icon of Galich. icon is also commemorated on May 28, July 4, and August 15. Galich (Lake Galich); Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Martyr and Confessor Michael the Wonderworker of Chernigov, Commemorated September 20 ; Venerable Gregory the Abbot of Pelsheme and Wonderworker of Vologda, Commemorated September 30 ; Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Saint John of Galesh, Commemorated on October 21; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Russia, Vologda, 1351-1456, Therapon of Belozersk, Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery
Russia, Vologda, 1351-1456, Therapon of Belozersk, Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery ; Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery; Theraponov monastery was 50 versts from St Cyril's White Lake Monastery betwee two lakes: St Therapon moved to another place fifteen versts away from Cyril, between two lakes, Borodava and Pava. Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on January 12 ; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8;

Russia, Vologda, 1357-1427, St Cyril of White Lake monastery
Mologa Saint, 1357-1427, St Cyril of White Lake monastery, Sheksna, Vologda; St Cyril of White Lake monastery; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17; Venerable Joseph the Abbot of Volokolamsk, Volotsk, Commemorated on September 9 ; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7 ; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on January 9 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Vorbozomsk, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20; Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8;

Russia, Vologda, 1362 &1581 &1682, Anthony founded Black Lake monastery, destroyed, 1581 by Lithuanians, &1682 by Sweden
Russia, Vologda, 1362 &1581 &1682, Anthony oBlack Lake (Chernopovets) founded Black Lake (Chernoezero) monastery, Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, twice completely destroyed, 1581 by Lithuanians, &1682 by Sweden ; Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17; Anthony of Black Lake founded the Mother of God monastery at Black Lake [Chernoezero] in the Novgorod area, not far from the city of Chernopovets. monastery was on an island of the Schirsk countryside. monastery twice suffered complete destruction: in 1581, from the Lithuanians; in 1682, from the Swedes. monastery was closed in 1764.

Russia, Vologda, 1388,St Athanasius t Iron Staff, Sergius' disciple, Cherepovets, Mologa, Built monastery w merchant Theodosios
Russia, Vologda, 1388,St Athanasius t Iron Staff, Sergius' disciple, Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Built monastery w merchant Theodosios, divine light miracle, beautiful view; Cherepovets ; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; Athanasios (nicknamed "the Iron Staff") and Theodosios, were disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, they settled in the Novgorod region, on the border of Cherepovets, at the confluence of the Yagorba River and the Sheksna. in the dense, impenetrable forests, they built a church in honor of the Holy Trinity, and a monastery was also established. is known for certain about Saint Theodosios, and almost no information has been preserved about Saint Athanasios, because during the Time of Troubles the Monastery was razed almost to the ground, and the written records were destroyed. do know that the Monastery church built by Saints Athanasios and Theodosios, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity, as well as to Saints Sergius and Nikon of Radonezh. the basis of this information, it is thought that both Saint Athanasios and Saint Theodosios were tonsured at Trinity-Sergius Monastery, for the ancient hermits used to build monasteries on the model of those in which they became monks. is written testimony about these Saints in an inscription in a loose-leaf book from 1568 which reads: "This is the book of the Monastery of the Resurrection of Christ and the Life-giving Trinity, and of our Venerable Fathers Theodosios and Athanasios." the the chronicle of the Saints it says: "Venerable Athanasios, called 'Iron Staff,' the disciple of Saint Sergius the Wonderworker; who reposed in the year 1392." Stroganov Manual of Iconography describes the Saint's appearance: "Venerable Athanasios... a grey beard, narrower and shorter than Blaise's." before the arrival of the monks in that region, a chapel was built through the efforts of a merchant. man decided to build a chapel after a miracle occurred. day he was transporting goods in a boat, when suddenly in the middle of the day, it grew dark, and the boat ran aground. The frightened merchant began to pray, and soon the darkness lifted, and a nearby mountain was illumined with a bright light. The man climbed the mountain and was so amazed at the beautiful view that he returned to the area and built a chapel the following year. little information about these Saints has come down to us. We know that Saint Athanasios carried an iron staff, and Saint Theodosios may have been the merchant who built the chapel. 1764, the Resurrection Monastery was abolished, and its church became a parish church. Since 1780 it has been called the Resurrection Cathedral of the city of Cherepovets. under this church, the relics of Saint Athanasios and Saint Theodosios now rest. The Cherepovets Resurrection Cathedral also has icons of Saints Athanasios and Theodosios. Saints reposed in the year 1388, and were buried in the Monastery’s cathedral church. They are also commemorated on July 5 and September 25.

Russia, Velogda, 1390-1455, Martinian igumen oBeloye (White) Lake &Therapon m Vozha L, obedience, incorrupt relics
Russia, Velogda, Meloga, 1390-1455, Martinian oByeloezersk, Mologa (South side, Lake Beloye, White Lake), Martinian oWhite Lake (Byeloezersk or Beloye) fBerezniko v near Cyrilov m, tGreat Aacetic St Cyril a13, complete obedience, copied Cyril&books, deacon, hiermonk, aCyril dies tIsland oVozha, monastery, general rule, successful igumen, spiritual support fBasil tGreat, because B's cousin Demitrius Shemyaka lllicitly sought Moscow, truth justice advocate, accepted igumen Radonezh monastery fBasil, 1455 time oDeath back to Therapon m, thrown, not able tWalk, incorrupt relics uncovered 1514; Byeloezersk (Lake Beloye, White Lake); Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Martinian of White Lake, in the world Michael, born in the year 1370 in the village of Berezniko, not far from the Cyrilov monastery. age thirteen he left his parents and went secretly to Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), whom many described as a great ascetic. young Martinian began zealously to imitate his teacher, with whom he dwelt in complete obedience. the monastery he studied reading and writing, and with the blessing of Saint Cyril, he occupied himself with the copying of books. time Martinian was ordained deacon and then hieromonk. the death of Saint Cyril (+ 1427), Martinian withdrew to a deserted island on Lake Vozha. monks gradually gathered around him. Martinian established for them the church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and introduced a general Rule for the inhabitants. to the persistent requests of the brethren of Therapon monastery, he consented to become igumen of the monastery and brought it into an improved condition. Martinian gave spiritual support to Great Prince Basil in the difficulties of his time, his first-cousin Demetrius Shemyaka illicitly sought the Moscow throne. was always an advocate of truth and justice. upon the entreaty of the Great Prince, the saint accepted the governance of the monastery of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. 1455, Saint Martinian returned to the Therapon monastery. his last years he was grievously ill and not able to walk, so the brethren carried him to church. He died at age 85. relics were uncovered in the year 1514, and this event is celebrated on October 7.

Russia, Vologda, 1391-1439, Alexander oKushta, left A fQuiet, cross iWater gathered Zealous, h leaves, seen wNicholas aDeath
Russia, Vologda, 1391-1439, Alexander oKushta, Vologda, Archbishop oRostov, obedience, strict fasting, Hiermonk, constant work or prayer, seen as angel oGod, it troubled him, left by night, river Syazhem, austere abstinence, people came, left for Kuben aka Kushta, wEuthymios, exchanged cells, r cross from E, loved quiet, cross in water prayer to gather zealous, elder came f5yrs, built church after 3rd elder came, Rostov Hegoumen blessed temple construction, 5 Tartars story, frozen by cross several hrs, Princess Maria story, offered village, saw insects on his chest, not necessary to see our misery, sick, asked prayer but told preare fEnd oLife. Wheat sack story, thief not able tLift, A admonished him &added more wheat for him, blessed burden easy to lift, A foretold death, ordered grave location, tree grew there, healing leaves, after death A& Nicholas seen praying or censing together at the temple; Savior-Kamen monastery; Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda, Commemorated on June 9; Alexander, Hegoumen of Kushta Monastery in Vologda, was born about the year 1371, and his name in the world was Alexei. was tonsured at the Savior-Stone (Spaso-Kamen) monastery by Hegoumen Dionysios of the Holy Mountain, who brought the Athonite Rule to the monastery. he became the Archbishop of Rostov. Here Saint Alexander went through all the phases of obedience and strict fasting, and was ordained as a Hieromonk. was constantly at work or at prayer. The brethren looked upon him as upon an angel of God, and this troubled Saint Alexander. left the monastery secretly by night and came to the River Syazhem, where there was a thick forest and lake. Here he built a cell and lived his life in prayer and austere abstinence. Little by little, people started coming to him. Alexander went from this place to the shore of Lake Kuben, at the mouth of the River Kushta. that time Saint Euthymios (April 11) was living there. Saint Alexander offered to exchange cells with him, and Saint Euthymios agreed to this. they parted, he gave Saint Alexander his cross as a blessing. quiet wilderness was very dear to Saint Alexander. to the lake, he immersed the cross in the water and prayed to God, asking that he might gather in this place those who were zealous for the way of the Cross. some time, a certain Elder came to Saint Alexander, with whom he dwelt for five years. a third brother arrived, Saint Alexander decided to build a church in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. saint journeyed to Rostov to see his former Hegoumen, Archbishop Dionysios (1418-1425), who blessed the construction of the temple. day, Tatars came when Prince Demetrios of Zaozersk was away, and five of them galloped up to the Kushta monastery. Saint Alexander met them calmly and he blessed them with the cross. The Tatars fell down as if they were dead; and they lay senseless for several hours, after which Saint Alexander roused them from their torpor in the name of the Life-creating Trinity. Prince Demetrios reposed, his widow, Princess Maria, who had great respect for Saint Alexander, offered a village for the support of the monastery in remembrance of her husband. Once she came to the monastery and went into the church, where Saint Alexander was reading the Psalter, while insects attacked his bare chest. The monk was distressed by her visit and said, “It is not necessary, O Princess, for you to observe our misery.” The princess humbly asked for pardon. The monk blessed her, but said, “Feed your poverty at home.” When she reached her home, the princess fell sick and asked him to pray for the recovery of her health. Saint Alexander foresaw her end and said, “Let her prepare for that life.” Princess Maria died twenty days later. was gathered on the floor of the monastery; and a certain peasant decided to steal a sack, but he was not able to lift it. The saint happened upon him and said, “My son, it is in vain that you try to lift what is beyond your strength.” The astounded thief threw himself at the feet of the venerable one, asking his forgiveness, but Saint Alexander ordered him to add more wheat to the sack. After admonishing him not to steal from others in future, he blessed him to take the sack and to go with God. The peasant easily carried the burden which was blessed, and thanked the generous Elder. that the time of his death was near, Saint Alexander said to those dwelling with him, “I am growing weak, but I urge you to endure in this place, preserving humility and mutual love.” On Sunday he served the Divine Liturgy, and partook of the Holy Mysteries. Then he prayed on his knees for himself and for his monastery, and at age of sixty-eight, he peacefully surrendered his soul to the Lord on June 9, 1439. to Saint Alexander’s last instructions in his will, his body was placed at the south side of the altar. A year afterward, a Rowan-berry tree grew up over his grave. Once, on the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, a peasant child broke off a branch from this tree and suddenly his hand began to hurt. His parents prayed and brought their son to the saint’s grave, and he was healed. From that time people began to pick berries from this tree for healing purposes. His disciples built a heated church in honor of Saint Nicholas over the saint’s grave and it was dedicated on the anniversary of his repose. Many of the sick who were brought to the church said that they saw Saint Alexander and Saint Nicholas praying together, or censing the temple. Many of the sick received healing at Saint Alexander’s grave.

Russia, Vologda, 1400, 15th Century Folder, divine light Icon, Uchma, Solovki, Krasny Kholm, Rabanga, Keno Lake, Siya

Russia, Vologda, 1410-1462, Barlaam oShenkursk, Vologda, Novgorod mayor, then founded Varlaamiev Vazhsky Monastery, monk 12 yrs
Russia, Vologda, 1410-1462, Venerable Barlaam of Shenkursk, White Sea, Vologda (Vaga River 6), mayor oNovgorod t1445, then founded Varlaamiev Vazhsky Monastery, became Pinezhsky, monk i1456 for 12 yrs, buried next to church he built ; Shenkursk (Vaga River) ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Barlaam of Shenkursk, Commemorated on June 19; Varlaam was known as Vasily Stepanovich Svoezemtsev in life, in monasticism he was given the name Varlaam Vazhsky. Stepanovich was born around 1390 into the family of the Novgorod Boyar (his father was Stepan Vasilyevich). baptism he received the name Vasily. was married and had two sons, Ivan and Semyon. According to another version of his life, he had two daughters and eight sons. served as mayor of Novgorod until 1445. He also served as a representative of the Boyar family of Svoezemtsev, Novgorod. 1426, he founded Varlaamiev Vazhsky Monastery, where subsequently the town of Pinezhsky was founded. 1456, Vasily Stepanovich was tonsured a monk and given the name Barlaam Vazhsky by the first Hegumen of St. John Theological Monastery. Varlaam lived as a monastic for six years, and upon his death on June 19, 1462, he was buried next to the church of John the Theologian, which he had built.

Russia, Vologda, 1416-1441, Gerasimus 3rd Bishop oEnlightened Zyryanians, respected aMoscow councils, Raids Vogulians oNovgorod
Mongol, Perm, 1416-1441, Gerasimus, Bishop oGreat Perm (Kama River Basin)& Ust-Vymsk (Vym River Mouth, Vychegda River 3, Centered in Aykino) Regions, 3rd Bishop oNewly enlightened Zyryani people, successor to Steven, Perm enlightener, elevated a1416, aMoscow Councils far fPerm, 1438 condemning Florence union & Met Isadore oKiev, another 1441 declared Russian Mets chosen bRussian bishops council, so his contemporaries valued his opinion, great authority, interceding fFlock before GP Basil II, requesting assistance, Raids by Novgorodians, especially pagan Vogulians, went into V camps, murdered by V servant 1441, strangled by omophorion (bishop's stole), buried cathedral church first Perm Hierarchs (top of system oArrangement oPeople); Perm Krai, 29,000 Rivers in Great Perm Region (Perm Krai) ; Saint Gerasimus, Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on January 24; Gerasimos (Gerásimos), Bishop of Great Perm and Ust-Vymsk, the third Bishop of the newly-enlightened Zyryani people, a worthy successor to Saint Stephen, the Enlightener of Perm (April 26). was elevated to the See of Perm after 1416. he lived far from the capital city, Gerásimos participated in the Moscow Councils: in 1438, which condemned the Union of Florence, as well as its proponent, Metropolitan Isidore of Kiev (1437–1441); another in 1441, which decreed that the Metropolitans of All Russia would be chosen by a Council of Russian bishops. indicates that his contemporaries valued his opinion, and that he possessed great authority. a doubt, at these Councils the Hierarch interceded for his flock before the Great Prince Basil II (1425–1462), assistance and benefits for them. new flock had suffered from raids by the Novgorodians, from the pagan Vogulians. went to their camps urging them to stop pillaging the villages of the defenseless Christians of Perm. Gerásimos was murdered by a Vogulian servant during one of his journeys through Perm in 1441 to Tradition, he was strangled with his omophorion). was buried in the cathedral church of the First Hierarchs of Perm, later became the Annunciation church in the village of Ust-Vyma, of the city of Yarenga, the Vychegda River. Feast Day was established in 1607. January 29 there is a joint commemoration of the three Perm Hierarchs: Gerasimos, Pitirim, and Jonah.

Russia, Vologda, 1424-1504, Cassian tGreek, aTherapon wJoasaph, vision oMartinian tbMonk, left fUchma, guide mPeople
Russia, Rostov, 1424-1504, Cassian tGreek, Uglich, Rostov (Uchma River, Volga River 7), Mangupa Princes descendent, tMoscow fBizantium wSophia Paleologa, for GP Ivan III, Monk at Therapon wJoasaph, miraculous vision oMartinian, urged him tbMonk, left for Volga Uchma confluence, monastery guide mPeople; Russia, Moscow, 1351-1456, Therapont of Belozersk (White Lake); Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery; Theraponov monastery was 50 versts from St Cyril's White Lake Monastery betwee two lakes: St Therapon moved to another place fifteen versts away from Cyril, between two lakes, Borodava and Pava. Uglich; Venerable Cassian of Uglich, Commemorated October 2 ; Cassian the Greek of Uglich, in the world Constantine, was a descendant of the Greek Mangupa princes. arrived in Moscow as part of the delegation to Great Prince Ivan III, together with the daughter of the Byzantine emperor, Sophia Paleologa. decided to devote his life to the service of God, the saint declined the offer to remain at the court of the Great Prince, and he resettled near Bishop Joasaph of Rostov. the bishop withdrew to the Therapon monastery for solitude, Constantine followed him, and he led a strict ascetic life. accepted monasticism after a miraculous vision by night of Saint Martinian, urging him to take monastic tonsure. a certain period of time, Saint Cassian left the monastery going not far from the city of Uglich, near the confluence of the Volga and Uchma Rivers, he founded a monastery in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God. of the monk spread widely, and many people began to come to receive his blessing, to see the wilderness habitation and converse with him. Saint Cassian accepted everyone with love, guiding them on the way to salvation with quiet words. monk died in great old age on October 2, 1504. In the Uglich Chronicles many miracles of the saint were recorded, in particular the protection of his monastery from Polish soldiers in the years 1609-1611 by his prayers. memory of Saint Cassian of Uglich is celebrated also on May 21, the day he shares with his namesake, the holy Emperor Constantine the Great. Venerable Cassian the Greek of Uglich, Commemorated on May 21; we commemorate the namesake of Saint Cassian (in the world Constantine). commemoration of Saint Cassian is in honor of Emperor Constantine, his patron Saint at Baptism. When he became a monk, he was tonsured with the new name Cassian, in honor of St. John Cassian (Feb. 28), (Feb. 29 in Leap Year). October 2, the date of his repose, for Saint Cassian's life account.

Russia, Vologda, 1425-1465, Euthymius oSyanzhemsk, years in solitary cell then started S monastery, igumen, relics
Russia, Vologda, 1425-1465, Euthymius oSyanzhemsk &Savior-Kamen monastery, Lake Kuben, Vologda, became monk aSavior-Stone monastery, Lake Kuben, solitary cell on Kuben River, gave cell to Alexander oKushta, moved tSyanzhem, founded monastery, igumen, died 1465, after appointing Chariton successor, relics appeared next C, 16th C; Savior-Kamen monastery; Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated January 20 ; Euthymius of Syanzhemsk and Vologda was born in Vologda, received monastic tonsure at the Savior-Stone monastery at Lake Kuben. some time he lived in a solitary cell on the River Kuben, then gave up the place to Saint Alexander of Kushta (June 9) moved to Syanzhem, where he founded the Ascension monastery and became its igumen. Euthymius died around the year 1465, appointing Saint Chariton (September 28) as his successor. story of the appearance of his relics was recorded in the sixteenth century by Bishop Ioasaph of Vologda, a noted hagiographer of his time.

Russia, Vologda, 1436-1478, Saint, Zosima of Solovki
Russia, Vologda, 1436-1478, Saint, Zosima of Solovki; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on April 17;

Russia, Vologda, 1441-1481, St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Mologa, Vologda, built & headed church & monastery
Russia, Vologda, 1441-1481, St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Mologa, Vologda (Mologa River 1) White Lake wilderness dweller, discovered St Nicholas Icon, built and headed church and monastery; Krasny Kholm; St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Commemorated January 17 ; Anthony of Krasny Kholm was initially a wilderness-dweller in the vicinity of White Lake. hieromonk arrived in the region of Tver and settled near “Pretty Hillock” [“Krasny kholm”], at the bank of the River Mologa, building a chapel and cell there. the discovery of an icon of Saint Nicholas, a stone church was built and a monastery founded, headed by the saint, who taught the brethren both by word and by example throughout his life. Saint Anthony died in 1481.

Russia, Vologda, 1442, Makaryev Icon, unknown light, angelic refrain, Icon s by radiance, cell-icon
Russia, Vologda, 1442, Makaryev Icon; Makariev Directress Icon of the Mother of God appeared during the reign of Prince Basil the Dark (1425-1462) to Saint Macarius the Wonderworker, who labored in asceticism on the desolate shores of the River Unzha. September 17, 1442 at about the third hour of the morning, when Saint Macarius was finishing his usual morning Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, his cell was illumined suddenly by an unknown light. The monk became confused in spirit and fervently began to pray. the cell walls he heard the angelic refrain: “Hail, Full of Grace, O Virgin Mother!” With fear and astonishment the monk went out from his cell and on the northwest horizon he saw the icon of the Mother of God, surrounded by a luminous radiance. icon approached towards the cell of the ascetic. With joyful trembling the monk fell to the ground and cried out: “Hail, Mother of God! Hail, Ever-Flowing Fountain issuing salvation to all the world and assuring protection and intercession to all the land of Galicia!” reverently took up the icon and placed it in his cell, thus it also came to be named the “Cell-Icon.” Afterwards, the disciples of the monk gave it the title of “Makariev.” On the place of the appearance of the holy icon a monastery was founded, and was also named Makariev. Copies of the Makariev Icon of the Mother of God were made, which became as renowned as the original. Makaryev on the Unzha River; Macarius of the Unza; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh, Commemorated November 23 ; Venerable Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, Commemorated on January 19 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Russia, Vologda, 1447-1457, Philip of Rabanga, because locals sought monasticism, monastery founder, Dionysius of G disciple
Russia, Vologda, 1447-1457, Philip of Rabanga (Sodima and Rabanga Rivers, Vologda), because locals sought to become monks, monastery founder, disciple of Dionysius' of Glushitsa; Kadnikova (Sodima River); St Philip of Rabanga, Commemorated on November 15 ; Philip of Rabanga was the founder of the Savior-Transfiguration monastery, near Kadnikov to the northeast of Vologda. spent the beginning of his monastic life in the monastery of Saint Dionysius of Glushitsa (June 1), and was one of his closest disciples. the death of his teacher and spiritual Father, Saint Philip left the Glushitsa monastery and settled in a sparsely populated area at the confluence of the Sukhona and Rabanga Rivers. saint wanted to lead his life in complete solitude. local inhabitants learned about him, and seeking his guidance to become monks, they began to come to him in the wilderness. this as a mandate from above, Saint Philip traveled to Rostov to the holy Archbishop Ephraim (March 27) and asked the saint’s blessing to found a monastery and to build a church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord (the temple was built in 1447). relates that the holy founder of the Savior-Transfiguration monastery was extremely strict with himself, but lenient towards the infirmities of others. Philip died on November 15, 1457 and was buried in the monastery he founded.

Russia, Vologda, 1450 15th Century, Basil of Kubensk, Vologda (Lake Kuben), a monk, full length icon, heavy iron chains & cap
Russia, Vologda, 1450 15th Century, Basil of Kubensk, Vologda (Lake Kuben), a monk, full length icon of B, heavy iron chains, cap of iron strips; Kubensk, Vologda (Lake Kuben) is not defined in wikipedia, but it is probably right here next to the Kubena River at the mouth of Lake Kuben. If not then Kubensk may be another name for Kamenny Monastery. ; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, Commemorated on August 2; Basil of Kubensk lived during the fifteenth century, a monk at the Savior-Kamenny monastery, on an island of Lake Kuben (not far from Vologda). the shrine of his relics, built afterwards in a church in honor of Saint Basil of Moscow, is a full-length icon of Saint Basil of Kubensk, with heavy iron chains and a cap of iron strips.

Russia, Vologda, 1451-1500, Sebastian oSokhota, Poshekhonye District, Mologa, founded monastery, taught ascetics by example
Transfiguration of the Lord monestary, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; Sebastian of Sokhota, Poshekhonye, founded a monastery in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. monks of the monastery themselves cultivated the soil and ate through the work of their own hands. founder of the monastery taught the ascetics this by his own example and guidance. Saint Sebastian reposed about the year 1500. Transfiguration monastery on the River Sokhota was later annexed to the Cherepovets Ascension monastery, and in 1764 closed down. In the mid-nineteenth century a stone church was built over the relics of Saint Sebastian. The saint is also commemorated on December 18. Venerable Sebastian the Abbot of Pshekhonye Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on December 18 ; Sebastian of Sokhota, Pshekhonye, a monastery in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. monks of the monastery themselves cultivated the soil and ate through the work of their own hands. founder of the monastery taught the ascetics this by his own example and guidance. Sebastian reposed about the year 1500. Transfiguration monastery on the River Sokhota was later annexed to the Cherepovets Ascension monastery, in 1764 closed down. the mid-nineteenth century a stone church was built over the relics of Saint Sebastian. saint is also commemorated on February 26.

Russia, Vologda, 1470-1515, Pachomius of Keno Lake, Onega River, White Sea, g ascetic & clairvoyant, trained St Anthony of Siya
Russia, Vologda, 1470-1515, Pachomius of Keno Lake, Onega River, White Sea, Vologda, great ascetic and a clairvoyant, trained St Anthony of Siya; Keno Lake (Lake Kenozero, Kena River); Saint Pachomius of Keno Lake, Commemorated on January 7; Pachomius is commemorated on the Saturday after Theophany. founded a monastery dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord near Lake Keno, and tonsured Saint Anthony of Siya (December 7) as a monk in 1508. did not entrust Saint Anthony to one of the other monks, but he himself took him under his wing and trained him in asceticism and in the spiritual life. Anthony possessed every virtue and resisted every temptation, purified his mind and soul from the passions, and freed himself from worldly attachments. the time came for Saint Anthony to leave the monastery and live in solitude, Saint Pachomius blessed him to follow this path saying, “May the Lord bless you, my child. May the Lord’s will be done.” Pachomius was a great ascetic and a clairvoyant Elder, a good and faithful servant who entered into the joy of his Lord in 1515. Venerable Anthony, Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated on December 7 Anthony of Siya, in the world Andrew, was born into a family of rich farmers in the village of Kekhta near the North Dvina river. childhood he received a fine education, read much and learned iconography. the death of his parents, Andrew went to Novgorod, and for five years worked for a boyar [nobleman] there. He later married, but his wife died after a year. Andrew decided to devote himself to monasticism. He distributed his goods to the poor and as a wanderer came to the Pachomiev wilderness monastery at the River Kena. Pachomius tonsured him with the name Anthony. Soon he was ordained a hieromonk, and Anthony, with the blessing of the igumen, celebrated the divine services by himself. went out with the other monks of the monastery to work for the monastery’s needs. of love for solitude Saint Anthony eventually left the Pachomiev wilderness, after choosing two companions from the monastic brethren, and he settled upon Mikhailov Island, on the one side washed by the River Sii, and on the other, by encircling lakes. this harsh frontier within the dense thickets Anthony built a chapel in 1520. to clear the forest required difficult work, and Anthony’s companions began to grumble against him. quite unexpectedly an unknown man furnished them with the means of subsistence, offering money for good measure. Siya monastery became famous, and inhabitants of surrounding villages often visited it. again Saint Anthony, taking one disciple, withdrew to a still more remote place on Lake Palun. There, in a solitary cell, he dwelt for three years. the igumen Theoctistus refused to guide the Siya monastery any longer, the brethren tried to persuade Saint Anthony to return to them. He finally acceded to the request of the monks, again became igumen and piously guided the monastery until his death in the year 1556, when he was seventy-nine years old.

Russia, Vologda, 1475-1537, Cornelius of Komel, Kostroma, 3rd monastic Rule, orphanage, Anthony visions, many disciples
Russia, Vologda, 1475-1537, Cornelius of Komel Monastery, Kostroma, heavy chains, copying, White Lake, Rostov, Novgorod, Tver, 3rd monastic Rule, charity, orphanage, Anthony visions, many disciples Venerable Cornelius, Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Cornelius of Komel was descended from the boyar (noble) family Kriukov. His brother Lukian served at the court of the Great Prince of Moscow. When Lukian, who was getting old, decided to go to the monastery of Saint Cyril of White Lake, he was followed by Cornelius, who longed for the solitary life from a young age. he was tonsured, the young Cornelius began his monastic endeavors with a difficult obedience: he wore heavy chains in the bakery. In his spare time he occupied himself with copying church books. Because of his love for solitude, Saint Cornelius later left the White Lake monastery, and he visited Rostov. Novgorod, Saint Gennadius (December 4) attempted to hold on to him, but the ascetic settled in a desolate spot near Novgorod. When people began to visit here also, he moved to the Tver Sabbatiev wilderness monastery. Later, in 1497, he settled in the Komel forest, not far from Vologda, where he built a cell. Monks began to gather around the cell of Saint Cornelius. In 1501 he built a wooden church in honor of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. In that year Metropolitan Simon ordained him as hieromonk. 1512, when the number of brethren had grown, the saint built a stone church and he compiled a Rule for the brethren, based on the Rules of Saints Joseph of Volokolamsk and Nilus of Sora. This was the third monastic Rule written by Russian saints. Cornelius of Komel was distinguished by his charity toward the unfortunate, and during a famine he built an orphanage in the monastery courtyard. Because of his love for the poor and orphaned, Saint Cornelius was often granted visions of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), for whom he had a special reverence. He constructed a church at his monastery in honor of this great ascetic. saint’s strictness of life provoked some of the brethren to grumbling, and Saint Cornelius was compelled to leave the monastery. He settled at Lake Sursk, 70 versts from his monastery. At times he also lived at the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra. Interceding for the monks of the Korniliev monastery, Great Prince Basil Ivanovich urged the saint to return to his own monastery. The ascetic gave in, and having returned to his own monastery, he transferred its guidance to his disciple Laurence and shut himself in his cell. a Tatar incursion into the Vologda region Saint Cornelius went with the monks to the outskirts of White Lake. The saint died at the age of eighty-two on May 19, 1537. Many disciples of Saint Cornelius were also glorified for their holiness of life: Saints Gennadius of Liubimograd (January 23), Cyril of New Lake (February 4), Herodion of Iloezersk (September 28), Adrian of Poshekhonye (March 5), Laurence and Cassian of Komel (May 16). commemoration of Saint Cornelius (May 19) was established on January 25, 1600 by Patriarch Job and a council of bishops. The Life of the saint was written by his disciple Nathaniel in the year 1589. There is a service and an encomium to the saint, and the Rule of Saint Cornelius has been preserved. Cornelius is also commemorated at the Synaxis of the Saints of Vologda (Third Sunday after Pentecost); and at the Synaxis of the Saints of Tver (the Sunday after June 28). Komel Monastery;

Russia, Vologda, 1477-1556, Anthony oSiya, White Sea Rgn, rich, gave tPoor, loved solitude, benefactor, 2Wilderness Monasteries
Russia, Vologda, 1477-1556, Anthony oSiya (Sura), White Sea Region, Vologda, rich farmer, educated, iconographer, wife soon died, giving monk, Pachomiev wilderness monastery under Pachomius, hiermonk, authorized self served divine services, out tWork, but loved solitude, chose 2companions, Mikhailov Island, built chapel 1520, land difficult to clear, grumbling, unknown man gives subsistance&money, Siya M becomes famous, withdrew more remote place Lake Palun, 3yrs solitary cell, requested he come back Siya, died 1556 a79yrs old; Siya; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated December 7 ; Anthony of Siya, in the world Andrew, was born into a family of rich farmers in the village of Kekhta near the North Dvina river. childhood he received a fine education, read much and learned iconography. the death of his parents, Andrew went to Novgorod, and for five years worked for a boyar [nobleman] there. later married, but his wife died after a year. Andrew decided to devote himself to monasticism. distributed his goods to the poor and as a wanderer came to the Pachomiev wilderness monastery at the River Kena. Pachomius tonsured him with the name Anthony. he was ordained a hieromonk, Anthony, with the blessing of the igumen, celebrated the divine services by himself. went out with the other monks of the monastery to work for the monastery’s needs. of love for solitude Saint Anthony eventually left the Pachomiev wilderness, choosing two companions from the monastic brethren, he settled upon Mikhailov Island, on the one side washed by the River Sii, and on the other, by encircling lakes. this harsh frontier within the dense thickets Anthony built a chapel in 1520. to clear the forest required difficult work, and Anthony’s companions began to grumble against him. quite unexpectedly an unknown man furnished them with the means of subsistence, offering money for good measure. Siya monastery became famous, and inhabitants of surrounding villages often visited it. again Saint Anthony, taking one disciple, withdrew to a still more remote place on Lake Palun. in a solitary cell, he dwelt for three years. the igumen Theoctistus refused to guide the Siya monastery any longer, the brethren tried to persuade Saint Anthony to return to them. finally acceded to the request of the monks, again became igumen and piously guided the monastery until his death in the year 1556, when he was seventy-nine years old.

Russia, Vologda, 1477-1556, Anthony of Siya, iconographer, wealth distributed to poor, found Pachomius, famous Siya Chapel 1520
Russia, Vologda, 1477-1556, Anthony of Siya, Novgorod, iconographer, wealthy, distributed wealth to poor, found Pachomius, love for solitude, Mikhallov island, Chapel 1520, unknown benefactor, Siya monastery famous, withdrew to Lake Palun 3 yrs, called back to Siya til death at 70 in 1556; Venerable Anthony, Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated on December 7 Anthony of Siya, in the world Andrew, was born into a family of rich farmers in the village of Kekhta near the North Dvina river. childhood he received a fine education, read much and learned iconography. the death of his parents, Andrew went to Novgorod, and for five years worked for a boyar [nobleman] there. He later married, but his wife died after a year. Andrew decided to devote himself to monasticism. He distributed his goods to the poor and as a wanderer came to the Pachomiev wilderness monastery at the River Kena. Pachomius tonsured him with the name Anthony. Soon he was ordained a hieromonk, and Anthony, with the blessing of the igumen, celebrated the divine services by himself. went out with the other monks of the monastery to work for the monastery’s needs. of love for solitude Saint Anthony eventually left the Pachomiev wilderness, after choosing two companions from the monastic brethren, and he settled upon Mikhailov Island, on the one side washed by the River Sii, and on the other, by encircling lakes. this harsh frontier within the dense thickets Anthony built a chapel in 1520. to clear the forest required difficult work, and Anthony’s companions began to grumble against him. quite unexpectedly an unknown man furnished them with the means of subsistence, offering money for good measure. Siya monastery became famous, and inhabitants of surrounding villages often visited it. again Saint Anthony, taking one disciple, withdrew to a still more remote place on Lake Palun. There, in a solitary cell, he dwelt for three years. the igumen Theoctistus refused to guide the Siya monastery any longer, the brethren tried to persuade Saint Anthony to return to them. He finally acceded to the request of the monks, again became igumen and piously guided the monastery until his death in the year 1556, when he was seventy-nine years old. Russia, Vologda, 1470-1515, Pachomius of Keno Lake, Onega River, White Sea, Vologda, great ascetic and a clairvoyant, trained St Anthony of Siya; Keno Lake (Lake Kenozero, Kena River); Saint Pachomius of Keno Lake, Commemorated on January 7; Pachomius is commemorated on the Saturday after Theophany. founded a monastery dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord near Lake Keno, and tonsured Saint Anthony of Siya (December 7) as a monk in 1508. did not entrust Saint Anthony to one of the other monks, but he himself took him under his wing and trained him in asceticism and in the spiritual life. Anthony possessed every virtue and resisted every temptation, purified his mind and soul from the passions, and freed himself from worldly attachments. the time came for Saint Anthony to leave the monastery and live in solitude, Saint Pachomius blessed him to follow this path saying, “May the Lord bless you, my child. May the Lord’s will be done.” Pachomius was a great ascetic and a clairvoyant Elder, a good and faithful servant who entered into the joy of his Lord in 1515.

Russia,Vologda, 1480-1550, Athanasius oSynadem&Vologda, estab hermitage near Olonets, Svir Disciple&Igumen, incorrupt r
Russia, St Petersburg, 1480-1550, Athanasius of Synadem and Vologda, estab Dormition hermitage near Olonets, near St Petersburg (Olonka River, Lake Ladoka), Alex oSvir Disciple, from his monastery tDormition hermitage Karelia, near Olonets, on island oSynadem lake, locals slander, back tSvir, igumen there, back tDormition, died 1550, great old age, buried high point Roschinsk island, incorrupt relics; Olonets; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ; a disciple of Saint Alexander of Svir (August 30). the death of his mentor, he established the Dormition hermitage in the forests of Karelia, far from the city of Olonets, an island of Lake Synadem. slander and pettiness of the local inhabitants compelled Saint Athanasius to move back to the Svir monastery, they chose him as igumen. returning to the Dormition hermitage, Athanasius died in about the year 1550 in great old age, was buried on one of the promontories of Roschinsk island. a church was built over his grave, named for Saints Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria. incorrupt relics of Saint Athanasius were placed in this church in 1720.

Russia, Vologda, 1500, 16th Century Folder, angels, chud people, Theo appearances, Olonets Land, prophet ascetic chained to wall

Russia, Vologda, 1501-1550, Adrian of Poshekhonye, f Komel, builder, iconog, Tartars, angel s, d Elder, murdered, incorrupt r
Russia, Vologda, Mologda, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, built monastery, murdered by robbers, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian.

Russia, Vologda, 1505-1583, Trypphon oPechenga&Kola, early age resolve tLapplanders, gradually m converted by kindness meekness
Russia, Vologda, 1505-1583, Trypphon oPechenga and Kola, fNovgorod governia, priestly family, resolved go tLaplanders from early age, fish vendor accounts, heard voice in forest, this not your place, tKola penninsula, Pechenga River, wLapps lived, trading wThem, learned their pagan beliefs, studied Lapp language, they mistrust, hardships, hostility, beatings, gradually through kind meekness, many converted, church built help Novgorod Archbishop, wTheodoretos, 1532 founded Pechenga-Trinity M, Ivan tTerrible helped him, died 1583 a98, 1589 Swedes destroyed m, later m transferred tKola Penninsula, there monastery church named fTryphon, Tryphon's burial place at destroyed P-T m not forgotten, 1708 Sretensky Church there, then 1886 monastery there, church destroyed 1944, monastery restoration 2009-12 new church, miracles by invoking Tryphon with faith, rescued sailors, calmed storms, healed deafness, blindness & paralysis; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated on December 15 ; Tryphon of Pechenga and Kola (Mētrophánēs in the world), was born in the Novgorod governia into a priestly family. pious parents raised their son in the fear of God. his early years Tryphon had resolved to devote his life to apostolic deeds and to go to the pagan Laplanders to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. had heard of them only through the accounts of fish vendors. while praying in the forest he had heard a voice, “Tryphon, this is not your place. An inhospitable and thirsting land awaits you.” his parental home, the Saint went out to the Kola Peninsula and halted on the banks of the Pechenga River, where the Lapps lived. he began to trade with them. First the Saint acquainted himself with the pagan beliefs of those people and studied their language, then he began to preach the Christian Faith to them. Lapps listened to his words with great mistrust. suffered many hardships, enduring hostility and even beatings. gradually, through his wise and kindly words and meekness, many were converted to Christ. the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Novogord, Tryphon and Saint Theodóretos (August 17) built a church for the new converts. 1532 he founded the Pechenga-Trinity Monastery for those who were zealous for the monastic life, “on the cold sea, on the frontier of Murmansk.” Ivan the Terrible helped him and richly endowed the Monastery. Enlightener of the Lapps went to the Lord in 1583 at the age of 98, after living in Lapland for almost 70 years. veneration of Saint Tryphon began soon after his death. 1589, the Swedes destroyed the Pechenga monastery. by order of Tsar Theodore, the Monastery was transferred to the Kola Peninsula. the site of the restored Monastery a church was built and named for Saint Tryphon. Swedes destroyed Pechenga Monastery in 1589, but the Saint's burial place under the altar was not forgotten. 1708-1709 the Sretensky church was built here, which the Monastery was revived in 1886. church was destroyed again in 1944, but after the restoration of the Monastery in 2009-2012 a new church was built over the Saint's relics. who invoke Saint Tryphon with faith have received his miraculous help. during his lifetime he rescued shipwrecked sailors, calmed storms at sea, and healed those who suffered from deafness, blindness, and paralysis.

Russia, Vologda, 1510-1537, Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, disciple of Cornelius of Kormel
Russia, Vologda, Mologda, 1510-1537, Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, disciple of Cornelius of Kormel, founder Irap Wilderness Monastery, orphan near Komel Monastery, accepted by Cornelius, monk Philip, priest, withdrew near White Lake, built Irapa River Chapel near Cherepovets, monks flock+Laity, lived there 15 yrs &died 1536, age 45, relics, icon over grave, Kransnoborsk Phillippov Monastery there; Irap near Novgorod, 45 versts from Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Vologda Cherepovets ; Saint Philip, Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated on November 14; Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, in the world Theophilus, was the founder of the Irap wilderness-monastery. an orphan and not remembering his parents, the twelve-year-old Theophilus wandered about and eventually settled near the Komel monastery and lived on charity. Cornelius (May 19) accepted the pious youth into the monastery and after three years tonsured him a monk with the name Philip. humble and hard-working, at the request of the brethren he was ordained to the priesthood. striving for greater efforts led him to withdraw to the outskirts of White Lake. having the patronage of Prince Andrew Sheleshpansky, who had allotted him land near the River Irapa, 45 versts from Cherepovets, the monk built a chapel in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity and a cell for himself. about the holy wilderness-dweller spread throughout all the surrounding area, and monks began to flock to him. laity also went to him for spiritual counsel, and Saint Philip would instruct them in the virtues which those living in the world ought to possess. at the place of the chapel a church was built in the Name of the Holy Life-Creating Trinity. Philip dwelt in the wilderness for fifteen years and died in 1537 at age 45. relics were placed beneath a crypt in the Trinity temple. Over his grave was an icon, painted by the monk Theodosius. Soon after the death of Saint Philip, the Krasnoborsk Philippov monastery arose on the place of his struggles. celebration of Saint Philip was established at the end of the sixteenth century. The manuscript service to him dates from the end of the sixteenth century. Venerable Cornelius, Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Cornelius of Komel was descended from the boyar (noble) family Kriukov. His brother Lukian served at the court of the Great Prince of Moscow. When Lukian, who was getting old, decided to go to the monastery of Saint Cyril of White Lake, he was followed by Cornelius, who longed for the solitary life from a young age. he was tonsured, the young Cornelius began his monastic endeavors with a difficult obedience: he wore heavy chains in the bakery. In his spare time he occupied himself with copying church books. Because of his love for solitude, Saint Cornelius later left the White Lake monastery, and he visited Rostov. Novgorod, Saint Gennadius (December 4) attempted to hold on to him, but the ascetic settled in a desolate spot near Novgorod. When people began to visit here also, he moved to the Tver Sabbatiev wilderness monastery. Later, in 1497, he settled in the Komel forest, not far from Vologda, where he built a cell. Monks began to gather around the cell of Saint Cornelius. In 1501 he built a wooden church in honor of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. In that year Metropolitan Simon ordained him as hieromonk. 1512, when the number of brethren had grown, the saint built a stone church and he compiled a Rule for the brethren, based on the Rules of Saints Joseph of Volokolamsk and Nilus of Sora. This was the third monastic Rule written by Russian saints. Cornelius of Komel was distinguished by his charity toward the unfortunate, and during a famine he built an orphanage in the monastery courtyard. Because of his love for the poor and orphaned, Saint Cornelius was often granted visions of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), for whom he had a special reverence. He constructed a church at his monastery in honor of this great ascetic. saint’s strictness of life provoked some of the brethren to grumbling, and Saint Cornelius was compelled to leave the monastery. He settled at Lake Sursk, 70 versts from his monastery. At times he also lived at the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra. Interceding for the monks of the Korniliev monastery, Great Prince Basil Ivanovich urged the saint to return to his own monastery. The ascetic gave in, and having returned to his own monastery, he transferred its guidance to his disciple Laurence and shut himself in his cell. a Tatar incursion into the Vologda region Saint Cornelius went with the monks to the outskirts of White Lake. The saint died at the age of eighty-two on May 19, 1537. Many disciples of Saint Cornelius were also glorified for their holiness of life: Saints Gennadius of Liubimograd (January 23), Cyril of New Lake (February 4), Herodion of Iloezersk (September 28), Adrian of Poshekhonye (March 5), Laurence and Cassian of Komel (May 16). commemoration of Saint Cornelius (May 19) was established on January 25, 1600 by Patriarch Job and a council of bishops. The Life of the saint was written by his disciple Nathaniel in the year 1589. There is a service and an encomium to the saint, and the Rule of Saint Cornelius has been preserved. Cornelius is also commemorated at the Synaxis of the Saints of Vologda (Third Sunday after Pentecost); and at the Synaxis of the Saints of Tver (the Sunday after June 28).

Russia, Vologda, 1513-1555, Sergius of Malopinyega, converted Chud people, virtuous, schema
Russia, Vologda, 1513-1555, Sergius of Malopinyega, converted Chud people, k soul, p mind, c heart, humility, q strength, l truth, merciful t poor, took the schema; Mouth of the Pinyega, Malopinyega District (Pinyega River and Northern Dvina 5) Malopinyega probably somewhere near here Saint Sergius of Malopinega, Commemorated on November 16; Sergius of Malopinega (in the world Simeon), was born in 1493. father, Markian Stephanovich Nekliud, was descended from Novgorod nobles. Together with other fellow citizens they left their native-place setting off “to the side of the icy sea,” when Great Novgorod was finally subjugated to the power of Moscow by Ivan III. in the northlands, Markian Stephanovich married Apollinaria, a maiden from a rich and noble family. The pious spouses raised their son Simeon in the fear of God, they gave him a fine education, and inculcated in him the love for “book-learning.” grown old, Markian and Apollinaria by mutual agreement went to monasteries. Markian (in monasticism Matthew) was afterwards igumen of the Resurrection monastery in the city of Keurola. Apollinaria died a schemanun with the name Pelagia. was ordained presbyter at the canonical age of thirty to serve the churches of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Great Martyr George in the Malopinega district. holy presbyter Simeon with love finished his pastoral service at age sixty-two. With apostolic zeal he labored over the conversion of the pagan Chud people. The rare personal qualities of the pastor contributed much to the success of his preaching. As the Chronicle notes, he possessed a kindly soul and pure mind, a courageous heart, humility and quiet strength, love for truth, and was merciful to the poor to the point of self-denial. the final year of his life, the monk took the schema with the name Sergius and died on November 16, 1585. Following the saint’s final instructions, they buried him near the altar of the Transfiguration church. Later, a chapel was built over his grave. The old hand-written manuscript tells about the numerous miracles which occurred at the grave of the saint.

Russia, Vologda, 1527-1569, Philip, in court w young Ivan, Solovaki igumen, but Ivan wanted him metro, complex Ivan disctription
Russia, Moscow, 1527-1569, Philip, Metropolitan, a noble, in court w Ivan, snuck away to Onegan and Solovaki, Elder Jonah, fasting, unceasing prayer and heavy hammer, bakery MOG image w Philp, wilderness solitude, Igumen 1546, S history, found Hodegetria icon, stone cross, Psalter, and robe of Zosimus, S spiritual revival, new m rule, majestic temples 1557, he worked as simple laborer building, w John and Longinus of Yarenga and Bassian and Jonah of Pertominsk, often withdrew to Philippov wilderness, but Ivan remembered him and wanted him as companion metropolitan anti boyer, description of complex Ivan, he imagined Oprichnina as Monastic Brotherhood for triumph of Orthodoxy, Philip saw O unrepentent malice and envy, murderers, profiteers, Philip opposed Ivan, Boyer conspiricy to deliver I to Polish King, P defended the executed, 1568 P refused to bless I his O, openly denounced their acts, Boyer Duma, false witnesses from Solovaki, Public shame during service by O, held in Moscow cellars, stocks and chains 1 yr, put to death in Tver ; ,Moscow; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated January 9 ; Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow, in the world Theodore, was descended from the illustrious noble lineage of the Kolichevi, occupying a prominent place in the Boyar duma at the court of the Moscow sovereigns. was born in the year 1507. His father, Stephen Ivanovich, “a man enlightened and filled with military spirit,” attentively prepared his son for government service. Theodore’s pious mother Barbara, who ended her days as a nun with the name Barsanouphia, implanted in the soul of her son a sincere faith and deep piety. Theodore Kolichev applied himself diligently to the Holy Scripture and to the writings of the holy Fathers. Moscow Great Prince Basil III, the father of Ivan the Terrible, brought young Theodore into the court, but he was not attracted to court life. Conscious of its vanity and sinfulness, Theodore all the more deeply immersed himself in the reading of books and visiting the churches of God. Life in Moscow repelled the young ascetic. The young Prince Ivan’s sincere devotion to him, promising him a great future in government service, could not deter him from seeking the Heavenly City. Sunday, June 5, 1537, in church for Divine Liturgy, Theodore felt intensely in his soul the words of the Savior: “No man can serve two masters” (Mt.6:24), which determined his ultimate destiny. Praying fervently to the Moscow wonderworkers, and without bidding farewell to his relatives, he secretly left Moscow in the attire of a peasant, and for a while he hid himself away from the world in the village of Khizna, near Lake Onega, earning his livelihood as a shepherd. thirst for ascetic deeds led him to the renowned Solovki monastery on the White Sea. There he fulfilled very difficult obediences: he chopped firewood, dug the ground, and worked in the mill. After a year and a half of testing, the igumen Alexis tonsured him, giving him the monastic name Philip and entrusting him in obedience to the Elder Jonah Shamina, a converser with Saint Alexander of Svir (August 30). the guidance of experienced elders Philip grew spiritually, and progressed in fasting and prayer. Igumen Alexis sent him to work at the monastery forge, where Saint Philip combined the activity of unceasing prayer with his work with a heavy hammer. was always the first one in church for the services, and was the last to leave. He toiled also in the bakery, where the humble ascetic was comforted with a heavenly sign. In the monastery afterwards they displayed the “Bakery” image of the Mother of God, through which the heavenly Mediatrix bestowed Her blessing upon the humble baker Philip. With the blessing of the igumen, Saint Philip spent a certain while in wilderness solitude, attending to himself and to God. 1546 at Novgorod the Great, Archbishop Theodosius made Philip igumen of the Solovki monastery. The new igumen strove with all his might to exalt the spiritual significance of the monastery and its founders, Saints Sabbatius and Zosimus of Solovki (September 27, April 17). searched for the Hodegetria icon of the Mother of God brought to the island by the first head of Solovki, Saint Sabbatius. located the stone cross which once stood before the saint’s cell. The Psalter belonging to Saint Zosimus (+1478), the first igumen of Solovki, was also found. His robe, in which igumens would vest during the service on the days when Saint Zosimus was commemorated, was also discovered. monastery experienced a spiritual revival. A new monastic Rule was adopted to regulate life at the monastery. Philip built majestic temples: a church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, consecrated in the year 1557, and a church of the Transfiguration of the Lord. igumen himself worked as a simple laborer, helping to build the walls of the Transfiguration church. the north portico he dug himself a grave beside that of his guide, the Elder Jonah. life in these years flourished at the monastery: struggling with the brethren with the disciples of Igumen Philip were Saints John and Longinus of Yarenga (July 3) and Bassian and Jonah of Pertominsk (July 12). Philip often withdrew to a desolate wilderness spot for quiet prayer, two versts from the monastery, which was later known as the Philippov wilderness. the Lord was preparing the saint for other work. In Moscow, Tsar Ivan the Terrible fondly remembered the Solovki hermit from his childhood. Tsar hoped to find in Saint Philip a true companion, confessor and counsellor, who in his exalted monastic life had nothing in common with the sedition of the nobles. Metropolitan of Moscow, in Ivan’s opinion, ought to have a certain spiritual meekness to quell the treachery and malice within the Boyar soul. The choice of Saint Philip as archpastor of the Russian Church seemed to him the best possible. a long time the saint refused to assume the great burden of the primacy of the Russian Church. He did not sense any spiritual affinity with Ivan. He attempted to get the Tsar to abolish the Oprichniki [secret police]. Ivan the Terrible attempted to argue its civil necessity. the dread Tsar and the holy Metropolitan came to an agreement: Saint Philip would not meddle in the affairs of the Oprichniki and the running of the government, he would resign as Metropolitan in case the Tsar could not fulfill his wishes, and that he would be a support and counsellor of the Tsar, just as former Metropolitans supported the Moscow sovereigns. July 25, 1566 Saint Philip was consecrated for the cathedra of Moscow’s hierarch saints, whose number he was soon to join. the Terrible, one of the greatest and most contradictory figures in Russian history, lived an intensely busy life. He was a talented writer and bibliophile , he was involved in compiling the Chronicles (and himself suddenly cut the thread of the Moscow chronicle writing), he examined the intricacies of the monastic Rule, and more than once he thought about abdicating the throne for the monastic life. aspect of governmental service, all the measures undertaken to restructure civil and social life, Ivan the Terrible tried to rationalize as a manifestation of Divine Providence, as God acting in history. beloved spiritual heroes were Saint Michael of Chernigov (September 20) and Saint Theodore the Black (September 19), military men active with complex contradictory destinies, moving toward their ends through whatever the obstacles before them, and fulfilling their duties to the nation and to the Church. more the darkness thickened around Ivan, the more resolutely he demanded cleansing and redemption of his soul. Journeying on pilgrimage to the Saint Cyril of White Lake monastery, he declared his wish to become a monk to the igumen and the brethren. The haughty autocrat fell on his knees before the igumen, who blessed his intent. Ivan wrote, “it seems to me, an accursed sinner, that I am already robed in black.” imagined the Oprichnina in the form of a monastic brotherhood, serving God with weapons and military deeds. The Oprichniki were required to dress in monastic garb and attend long and tiring church services, lasting from 4 to 10 o’clock in the morning. “Brethren” not in church at 4 o’clock in the morning, were given a penance by the Tsar. Ivan and his sons fervently wished to pray and sing in the church choir. From church they went to the trapeza, and while the Oprichniki ate, the Tsar stood beside them. The Oprichniki gathered leftover food from the table and distributed it to the poor at the doorway of the trapeza. with tears of repentance and wanting to be an esteemer of the holy ascetics, the teachers of repentance, wanted to wash and burn away his own sins and those of his companions, cherishing the assurance that even his terribly cruel actions would prove to be for the welfare of Russia and the triumph of Orthodoxy. most clearly spiritual action and monastic sobriety of Ivan the Terrible is revealed in his “Synodikon.” before his death, he ordered full lists compiled of the people murdered by him and his Oprichniki. These were then distributed to all the Russian monasteries. Ivan acknowledged all his sins against the nation, and besought the holy monks to pray to God for the forgiveness of his tormented soul. pseudo-monasticism of Ivan the Terrible, a dark most grievous oppression over Russia, tormented Saint Philip, who considered it impossible to mix the earthly and the heavenly, serving the Cross and serving the sword. Philip saw how much unrepentant malice and envy was concealed beneath the black cowls of the Oprichniki. There were outright murderers among them, hardened in lawless bloodletting, and profiteers seeking gain, rooted in sin and transgressions. the sufferance of God, history is often made by the hands of the impious, and Ivan the Terrible wanted to whiten his black brotherhood before God. The blood spilled by its thugs and fanatics cried out to Heaven. Philip decided to oppose Ivan. This was prompted by a new wave of executions in the years 1567-1568. the autumn of 1567, just as the Tsar was setting out on a campaign against Livonia, he learned about a boyar conspiracy. The plotters intended to seize the Tsar and deliver him to the Polish king, who already was on the move with an army towards Russian territory. dealt severely with the conspirators, and again he shed much blood. It was bitter for Saint Philip, and the conscience of the saint compelled him boldly to enter into defense of the executed. final rift occurred in the spring of 1568. On the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross, March 2, 1568, when the Tsar with his Oprichniki entered the Dormition cathedral in monastic garb, as was their custom, Saint Philip refused to bless him, and began openly to denounce the lawless acts committed by the Oprichniki. The accusations of the hierarch shattered the harmony of the church service. In a rage Ivan retorted, “Would you oppose us? We shall see your firmness! I have been too soft on you.” Tsar began to show ever greater cruelty in persecuting all those who opposed him. Executions followed one after the other. The fate of the saintly confessor was sealed. But Ivan wanted to preserve a semblance of canonical propriety. The Boyar Duma obediently carried out his decision to place the Primate of the Russian Church on trial. A cathedral court was set up to try Metropolitan Philip in the presence of a diminished Boyar Duma, false witnesses were found. To the deep sorrow of the saint, these were monks the Solovki monastery, his former disciples and novices whom he loved. They accused Saint Philip of a multitude of transgressions, including sorcery. “Like all my ancestors,” the saint declared, “I came into this world prepared to suffer for truth.” Having refuted all the accusations, the holy sufferer attempted to halt the trial by volunteering to resign his office. His resignation was not accepted, however, and new abuse awaited the martyr. after a sentence of life imprisonment had been handed down, they compelled Saint Philip to serve Liturgy in the Dormition cathedral. This was on November 8, 1568. the middle of the service, the Oprichniki burst into the temple, they publicly read the council’s sentence of condemnation, and then abused the saint. Tearing his vestments off, they dressed him in rags, dragged him out of the church and drove him off to the Theophany monastery on a simple peasant’s sledge. a long while they held the martyr in the cellars of the Moscow monasteries. They placed his feet into stocks, they held him in chains, and put a heavy chain around his neck. Finally, they drove him off to the Tver Otroch monastery. And there a year later, on December 23,1569, the saint was put to death at the hands of Maliuta Skuratov. three days before this the saint foresaw the end of his earthly life and received the Holy Mysteries. At first, his relics were committed to earth there at the monastery, beyond the church altar. Later, they were transferred to the Solovki monastery (August 11, 1591) and from there to Moscow (July 3, 1652). the memory of Saint Philip was celebrated by the Russian Church on December 23, the day of his martyric death. In 1660, the celebration was transferred to January 9.

Russia, Vologda, 1529-1565, Gennadius oKostroma, 1529, Gennadiev monastery, igumen, no task slack, Clairvoyance&Wonderworking
Russia, Vologda, 1529-1565, Gennadius oKostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), fMogilev Belarus, wealthy family, early love fThe Church, frequent monastery visits, parents dismay, resolve devote life tGod, secretly left home fMoscow's holy places, not suitable, tNovgorod region, encountered Alex oSvir who sent him tKostroma forest and Cornelius oKomel, tonsured Gennadius, they moved to Kostroma Forest, Lake Sura, 1529, Gennadiev monastery, igumen, but no task slack, and together with the brethren he went out to the monastery tasks: he chopped wood, carried firewood, made candles and baked prosphora. He also wore heavy chains. One of his favorite tasks was the painting of icons, with which he adorned his new monastery, Holylife, received the gifts of clairvoyance and wonderworking. Journeying to Moscow on monastic affairs, at the house of the nobleman Roman Zakharin, the saint predicted to his daughter Anastasia that she would become Tsaritsa. Indeed, Tsar Ivan the Terrible chose her as his wife.The Life of Saint Gennadius included his spiritual testament dictated by Saint Gennadius himself. In it he commands the monks to observe the monastery Rule, to toil constantly, to be at peace witheveryone, and to preserve the books collected at the monastery, while striving to understand their meaning. He said, “Strive towards the light, and shun the darkness.” died on January 23, 1565, and was glorified by the Church on August 19, 1646. ; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma, Commemorated January 23 ; Gennadius of Kostroma and Liubimograd, in the world Gregory, born in the city of Mogilev into a rich family. early displayed love for the church, his frequent visits to monasteries evoked the dismay of his parents. however, was firmly resolved to devote himself to God, changing into tattered clothing, he secretly left his parental home and journeyed to Moscow. visited the holy places in Moscow, but he did not find it suitable in spirit so set out to the Novgorod region. destiny of the future ascetic was decided by an encounter with Saint Alexander of Svir (August 30). his blessing, Gregory went to the Vologda forest to Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19), was tonsured by him with the name Gennadius. with Saint Cornelius, Gennadius moved on to the Kostroma forest. on the shores of Lake Sura, in about the year 1529, there emerged the monastery of the Transfiguration of the Lord, called “the Gennadiev monastery”. become igumen, Saint Gennadius did not slacken his monastic efforts, and together with the brethren he went out to the monastery tasks: chopped wood, carried firewood, made candles and baked prosphora. also wore heavy chains. of his favorite tasks was the painting of icons, which he adorned his new monastery. his holy life Saint Gennadius received from the Lord the gift of clairvoyance and wonderworking. to Moscow on monastic affairs, at the house of the nobleman Roman Zakharin, the saint predicted to his daughter Anastasia that she would become Tsaritsa. Tsar Ivan the Terrible chose her as his wife. Life of Saint Gennadius was written by his disciple, Iguman Alexis, between the years 1584-1587. it was inserted his spiritual testament, dictated by Saint Gennadius himself. it he commands the monks to observe the monastery Rule, to toil constantly, to be at peace with everyone, and to preserve the books collected at the monastery, while striving to understand their meaning. said, “Strive towards the light, and shun the darkness.” Gennadius died on January 23, 1565, was glorified by the Church on August 19, 1646.

Russia, Vologda, 1540-1589, Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ, V (aka Komel) from V salt works, to Rostov, to Moscow
Russia, Moscow, 1540-1589, Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ, Vologda (aka Komel, Vologda River 3) from Vologda, to Rostov, to Moscow, strict fasting & Prayer, hard work, foolishness, spoke truth, even to Boris Godunov, foretold time of troubles; Vologda; Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on July 3; John, Fool-for-Christ, Wonderworker of Moscow, was born on the outskirts of Vologda. his youth he toiled at a saltworks, where he was a water-carrier. The saint combined strict fasting and prayer with his heavy work. he moved on to Rostov, where he began his exploit of holy foolishness for the sake of Christ. wore chains with heavy iron crosses, and on his head was a heavy iron cap, for which they called him “John Big-Cap”. Moscow he went barefoot and almost naked in even the most severe frost, and he foretold the great misfortunes for Russia, the Time of Troubles and the incursion of the Poles, saying that “in Moscow will be many visible and invisible devils.” spoke the truth to everyone fearlessly, regardless of what position they might occupy. Even to Tsar Boris Godunov, he often said: “Clever mind, sort out the things of God. God waits for a long time. Yes, it hurts.” his death Saint John indicated the place where he wanted to be buried: at the Protection church on Rva, which was later known as the cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed (August 2). himself for burial, he removed the chains he had worn under his clothing and poured water over himself three times. before his repose (? 1589), the blessed one received the gift of healing. Moscow, he was venerated as a great wonderworker and seer. On June 12, 1672, the relics of the blessed one were found resting under a crypt in one of the chapels of the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. Service and Life were preserved in Lists of the seventeenth century.

Russia, Vologda, 1541-1562, Simon of Soyga Monastery, from Komel under Cornelius, w to Koryazhemsk w Longinus, to Sioga in 1541
Russia, Vologda, 1541-1562, Simon of Soyga Monastery, from Komel under Cornelius, w to Koryazhemsk w Longinus, to Sioga River in 1541; Soyga (located approximately half-way between Solvychegodsk and Yarensk Soyga is 60k or Versts from Solvychegodsk; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ; Simon of Soiga belonged to the Komel disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. was born at Solvychegodsk, and was tonsured at the Komel monastery under Saint Cornelius (May 19). passed through his obediences with such ascetics and disciples of Cornelius of Komel as Gennadius of Liubimsk (January 23), Cyril of New Lake (February 4), Herodion of Iloezersk (September 28), Adrian of Poshekhonsk (March 5), Laurence of Komel (May 16). the death of his mentor Saint Cornelius, Saint Simon was, for a certain time, the companion of Saint Longinus (February 10), the founder of the Koryazhemsk monastery, and went with him to dwell in the wilderness. this he settled at the River Soiga, 60 versts from Koryazhma. There he established a church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, consecrated on May 17, 1541. After founding a monastery by this church, the saint was chosen igumen by the brethren. Simon died on November 24, 1562 and was buried in the monastery he founded, in the church dedicated to the holy Great Martyr Catherine, whose Feast is also observed on November 24.

Russia, Vologda, 1542, Icon of Syamsk, 1542 fire, only Syamsk icon saved, Church Rebuilt in 1770 wIcon
Russia, Vologda, , Icon of Syamsk, Priluki (Spaso-Prilutsky) Monastery, Komel, Vologda, 1542 fire, only Syamsk icon saved, Church Rebuilt in 1770 wIcon; Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Syamsk, Commemorated on September 8; Syamsk Icon of the Mother of God was found at the Syamsk-Vologda monastery, established in the sixteenth century. the year 1542, during a fire at the monastery, only the wonderworking icon was saved. After the fire, the monastery was rebuilt. the year 1770, a church was built at the monastery in honor of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, and in it was placed this wonderworking icon.

Russia, Vologda, 1550-1568, Theodosius oTotma, searching fSalt Works tTotma,but started 2 m's, grave miracles, incorrupt relics
Russia, Vologda, 1550-1568, Theodosius oTotma, Vologda (Sukhona River 5), married for Parents, continued prayer&church, parents &Wife died, tPriluki m near Vologda, various obediences (water ca, firewood ch, flour mi, bread ba), searching fSalt Works tTotma, Ivan's permission start m at T, T appointed Igumen, 1554 taxation free grant, plus Totma Ephraimov Wilderness m, head 2 m, ascetic life continued, chains hair shirt ironcap, many spiritual books fLibrary, died 1568, grave miracles, incorrupt relics; Totma (Sukhona River 5); Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 28 ; Theodosius of Totma was born at Vologda about the year 1530. his youth he was raised in a spirit of Christian piety and the fear of God. the insistence of his parents he married, family life did not turn him away from God. He went fervently to church and prayed at home, particularly at night. the death of his parents and his wife, he withdrew to the Priluki monastery not far from Vologda. the monastery Theodosius passed through the various obediences: he carried water, chopped fire-wood, milled flour and baked bread. went to Totma on the igumen’s orders to search for a salt-works for the monastery. sought the permission of Tsar Ivan Vasilevich and the blessing of Archbishop Nicander to found a monastery at Totma. was appointed head of this newly-formed Totma monastery, which in a grant of 1554 was declared free of taxation. saint founded the Totma Ephraimov wilderness monastery and brought brethren into it. becoming the head of two monasteries, continued to lead an ascetic life. wore down his body by wearing chains and a hairshirt, and beneath his monastic cowl he wore an iron cap. of spiritual reading, he acquired many books for the monastery. Theodosius reposed in the year 1568 was buried in the monastery he founded, miracles occurred at his grave. On September 2, 1796 during the reconstruction of the Ascension church, his relics were found incorrupt, their glorification took place on January 28, 1798, on the day of his repose.

Russia, Vologda, 1550, 16th Century, Saint Barlaam of Keretsk, White Sea Region, posthumous miracles, s from drowning
Russia, Vologda, 1550, 16th Century, Saint Barlaam of Keretsk, Lake Keretsk, Kolsk Penninsula, White Sea Region, for Industrial Workers, posthumous miracles, saving from drowning; Lake Keretsk ; St Barlaam of Keretsk, Commemorated January 15 ; Barlaam of Keretsk served during the sixteenth century as a priest in the Keretsk area of the Kolsk peninsula on the White Sea. was venerated as the patron of White Sea industrial workers and sea-farers. He was glorified by posthumous miracles, saving those in danger of drowning.

Russia, Vologda, 1550-1597, Therapon oMonza, Kostroma, Theroponov M n after him, prophet, fMoscow
Russia, Vologda, 1550-1597, Therapon oMonza, Kostroma 25 Versts from Galich, at Chukhloma Lake, monk at River Monza, fMoscow tKostroma, tMonza wAdrian&Paphnutius fObnora, asceticism till life end, blessed tWithdraw forest&prayed each day, each night transcribed spiritual useful books, emulated Basil oMoscow, prophecied famine, Theraponov monastery named after him; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated on December 12; Therapon of Monza was a monk in the monastery of Saint Adrian (May 5) at the River Monza. monk began his ascetic deeds in Moscow, and then transferred to the city of Kostroma at the Elevation of the Cross monastery, and was tonsured there. pious monks Adrian and Paphnutius, from the monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora (January 10), seeking solitude, moved to the Monza and founded a monastery 25 versts from Galich. Therapon transferred to this monastery, where he labored in asceticism until the end of his life. day, with the blessing of the igumen, he withdrew into a forest thicket and prayed. night he read and transcribed copies of spiritually useful books. his life he emulated Blessed Basil of Moscow (August 2), whom he called his friend, although personally he never saw him. during his life, Saint Therapon was glorified with a gift of wonderworking. his death he predicted a year of famine (1601). surrendered his soul to God in the year 1597. The monastery at the River Monza was called after him the Theraponov.

Russia, Vologda, 1554, Sumorin-Totem Icon, Totma, many appearances to sick w Theodosius holding this icon, numerous healings
Russia, Vologda, 1554, Sumorin-Totem Icon, Totma, Vologda (Sukhona River 5), numerous healings, Ivan the T, received from Priluki, for success in building monastery, many appearances to sick w Theodosius holding this icon; Totma (Sukhona River 5); Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated January 28 ; Sumorin Totma Icon of the Mother of God was glorified by numerous healings at the Spaso-Sumorin monastery of the city of Totma. the inhabitants of the city turned to Tsar Ivan the Terrible for permission to build a monastery in their city, the Rostov archbishop Nicander in the year 1554 bestowed upon Saint Theodosius the grant for building. The igumen of the Priluki monastery blessed Saint Theodosius with an icon of the Mother of God for success at building the new monastery. icon thereafter received the name Sumorin Totma (Sumorin is the family name of Saint Theodosius, and Totma is a city). After the death of the monk, the wonderworking icon was put in a case in front of the crypt of the saint at the Ascension church of the monastery. Theodosius has appeared to many of the sick, holding this icon in his hands.

Russia, Vologda, 1569, Translation Tikhon oKostroms's relics, healing began at grave, incorrupt
Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1569, Translation of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), healing began at grave, incorrupt, igumen struck blind, repented, recovered, 70 posthumous miracles; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Translation of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Commemorated on June 26; the year 1569 the healing of many sick persons began at the tomb of Saint Tikhon of Lukhov, his holy relics were found to be incorrupt. Igumen Constantine, who uncovered the relics, was struck blind. repenting and then recovering his sight, he placed Saint Tikhon’s relics back into the ground. veneration of Saint Tikhon dates from this time. Life with a description of 70 posthumous miracles was compiled in the year 1649. Tikhon of Lukhov is also commemorated on June 16 (his blessed repose in 1503).

Russia, Vologda, 1577, Righteous Child Artemius of Verkhol, lightning strike, not buried, light over incorrup body
village of Verkola in Pinezhsky; Uyezd in Arkhangelsk Governorate; Righteous Child Artemius of Verkhol, Commemorated October 20; Righteous Artemius of Verkola was born in the village of Dvina Verkhol around the year 1532. son of pious parents, Artemius was a child who was courageous, meek and diligent for every good deed. June 23, 1545 the twelve-year-old Artemius and his father were taken by surprise in a field by a thunderstorm. A clap of thunder broke right over their heads, and the child Artemius fell dead. thought that this was a sign of God’s judgment, therefore they left the body in a pine forest without a funeral, and without burial. years later, the village reader beheld a light over the place where the incorrupt body of the Righteous Artemius lay. to the church of Saint Nicholas in 1577, the holy relics were shown to be a source of numerous healings. this village a monastery was later built, called the Verkhol. 1918, the impious Soviets chopped the holy relics into pieces and threw them into a well. The memory of Saint Artemius is also celebrated on October 20. Righteous Artemius of Verkola, Commemorated on June 23;

Russia, Vologda, 1583-1590, Jonah, disciple oTrypphon oPechenga, tPechenga-Trinity m after wife daughter death, Killed by Swedes
Russia, Vologda, 1583-1590, Jonah, disciple oTrypphon oPechenga, White Sea Region, Vologda (Pechenga River Mouth), tPechenga-Trinity m near Kola after wife daughter death, 1583 Tryphon died, tDormition wilderness, Killed by Swedes 1590l Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated on December 15 ; Jonah of Pechenga and Kola was, as tradition tells us, a priest in the city of Kola. the death of his daughter and wife he went off to the Pechenga-Trinity monastery near Kola, became a disciple of its founder, Saint Tryphon. the death of his teacher, he settled in 1583 at the site of what was to become his grave in the neighboring Dormition wilderness, where he was killed by the Swedes in the year 1590. Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated on December 15 ; Tryphon of Pechenga and Kola (Mētrophánēs in the world), was born in the Novgorod governia into a priestly family. pious parents raised their son in the fear of God. his early years Tryphon had resolved to devote his life to apostolic deeds and to go to the pagan Laplanders to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. had heard of them only through the accounts of fish vendors. while praying in the forest he had heard a voice, “Tryphon, this is not your place. An inhospitable and thirsting land awaits you.” his parental home, the Saint went out to the Kola Peninsula and halted on the banks of the Pechenga River, where the Lapps lived. he began to trade with them. First the Saint acquainted himself with the pagan beliefs of those people and studied their language, then he began to preach the Christian Faith to them. Lapps listened to his words with great mistrust. suffered many hardships, enduring hostility and even beatings. gradually, through his wise and kindly words and meekness, many were converted to Christ. the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Novogord, Tryphon and Saint Theodóretos (August 17) built a church for the new converts. 1532 he founded the Pechenga-Trinity Monastery for those who were zealous for the monastic life, “on the cold sea, on the frontier of Murmansk.” Ivan the Terrible helped him and richly endowed the Monastery. Enlightener of the Lapps went to the Lord in 1583 at the age of 98, after living in Lapland for almost 70 years. veneration of Saint Tryphon began soon after his death. 1589, the Swedes destroyed the Pechenga monastery. by order of Tsar Theodore, the Monastery was transferred to the Kola Peninsula. the site of the restored Monastery a church was built and named for Saint Tryphon. Swedes destroyed Pechenga Monastery in 1589, but the Saint's burial place under the altar was not forgotten. 1708-1709 the Sretensky church was built here, which the Monastery was revived in 1886. church was destroyed again in 1944, but after the restoration of the Monastery in 2009-2012 a new church was built over the Saint's relics. who invoke Saint Tryphon with faith have received his miraculous help. during his lifetime he rescued shipwrecked sailors, calmed storms at sea, and healed those who suffered from deafness, blindness, and paralysis.

Russia, Vologda, 1583-1589, Priestmonk Jonah oPechenga, martyred w 116 monks&laypersons by Swedes one year before Rus-Swede war
Russia, Vologda, 1589, Priestmonk Jonah oPechenga, White Sea Region, Vologda (Pechenga River Mouth), martyred w cocelebrant and 115 monks&laypersons by Swedes one year before Rus-Swede war; Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga, Commemorated on December 25; on the Synodikon of the Solovetsk Monastery in northern Russian about 1500 AD -- the exact date is unknown -- the Priestmonk Jonah was born in the Pomeranian village of Varzuga in Russia's northern Murmansk district. serving as a parish priest, he entered the Pechenga Monastery, where he became a close disciple of Saint Tryphon. Jonah was martyred in December 1589 -- one year before the beginning of the Russian-Swedish War -- during an attack on the monastery by Swedish-Finnish invaders. holds that he and his concelebrant, the Priestmonk Herman, were martyred during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, as they were receiving the Eucharist. together with 115 monks and laypersons killed during the invasion, were venerated throughout the Novgorod region. In 2003, they were formally glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church for Church-wide veneration.

Russia, Vologda, 1584-1612, Galacteon of Vologda, prince shoemaker ascetic, chained to wall, fed through window, out to prophet
Russia, Vologda, 1584-1612, Galacteon of Vologda, Prince fearing Ivan, to Staritsa, Tver, to Vologda, shoemaker, wife died, pit near river sodima near church, tonsured, earnings split 3ways, advancing spiritually chained to wall, fed bread water through window, powerful words for visitors, special spiritual grace, prayed for rain success, revelation impending woe fVologda, left cell in chains, Poles Lithuanians upon us, fasting prayer for temple for sign icon, so MOG deliver V as Novgorod, challanged by Nechai P, Temple when you die q, Monaster at my place, your church burned, y house laid waste, Demetri's church wb destroyed, prophecy fulfilled, miraculous healings over his burial place; Vologda; Monastic Martyr Galacteon of Vologda, Commemorated on September 24; Galacteon of Vologda: Fearing the wrath of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, kinsmen of the disgraced prince Ivan Ivanovich Belsky secretly brought his seven-year-old son Gabriel to the city of Staritsa. the years of his growing up, and seeing the malice of the Tsar towards his family, the young prince withdrew to Vologda and lived with a shoemaker, from whom he learned the cobbler’s craft. marriage did not last long, for his wife soon died, leaving Prince Gabriel to raise his infant daughter. adversities of his earthly life strengthened in him the intent to devote himself to God. sought out a place at the River Sodima, he dug a pit and made his cell near a church named for the Most Holy Trinity. being tonsured with the name Galacteon, he began to labor in fasting and prayer. ascetic did not give up his cobbler’s trade, and the money which he received from the work was divided into three portions. One part he dedicated to God, another portion he gave to the poor, and the third part he kept for his own needs. in spiritual life, Saint Galacteon secluded himself in his cell, chaining himself to the wall. Christians gave him food through a small window. ascetic rested little, on his knees and holding on to the chain, and he ate only dry bread and water. the cell of Saint Galacteon was nothing but the old matting with which he covered himself. soon began to come to the hermit for spiritual guidance. He received both the rich and the poor, and his words were filled with spiritual power. He consoled the grieving and brought the proud to their senses. prayer Saint Galacteon achieved a special spiritual grace. when the Vologda region had gone a long time without rain, Bishop Anthony came to the church of the Holy Trinity with a church procession and sent a request to the hermit to come and pray with everyone for deliverance from the common woe. Galacteon obediently left his cell and prayed in the church, and the Lord sent abundant rain upon the parched earth. ascetic had a revelation from God about impending misfortunes of Vologda. emerged from his cell in his chains, went to an earthen hut and declared, “Our sins have brought the Poles and Lithuanians upon us. Let there be fasting and prayer, and preparations to build a temple in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign (November 27), so that the Heavenly Queen might deliver Vologda from the wrath of God as She did before Novgorod.” of those present, Nechai Proskurov, said, “He is concerned not for us, but for himself; he only wants to have a church near him. And what will become of the temple when you die, Elder?” Galacteon answered gravely, “Wrath is approaching Vologda. for me, there at my place God is glorified, and there also a monastery will be built.” also said that the Trinity church built by Nechai would be burned and the house of Nechai laid waste. the church dedicated to Saint Demetrius of Priluki (February 11), he said, “The Wonderworker Demetrius has prayed to the Savior for the city, but they insult him. Around his church they set up shops and hawk their wares. This church will be destroyed.” prophecy of the righteous one was soon fulfilled. September 1612 the Polish and Lithuanians stormed into Vologda, and they killed many of the inhabitants. defiled and plundered the churches of God, and they set afire the city and its surroundings. As Saint Galacteon predicted, the house and church built by Nechai were burned, as was also the city church named for Saint Demetrius. Galacteon was murdered by the invaders on September 24, 1612. Christians buried the body of hosiomartyr in his cell. the place of his burial miraculous healings began to occur. the time of Bishop Barlaam (1627-1645), a church was built in honor of the Sign Icon of the Mother of God over the relics of the hosiomartyr Galacteon, and a monastery was founded. the blessing of Archbishop Marcellus (1645-1663), a cathedral church was built at the monastery in honor of the Holy Spirit, and the monastery took its name from this church.

Russia, Vologda, 1590-1630, Athanasius oNovolotsk, fKargopol tOlnets land, founed Novolotsk m 78 Versts fPetrozavodsk
Russia, St Petersburg, 1590-1630, Athanasius oNovolotsk, Petrozavodsk, Lake Onega, St. Petersburg, Svir River side, fKargopol tOlnets land, founded Novolotsk monastery 78 Versts fPetrozavodsk; Petrozavodsk; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated on January 18 ; Athanasius of Navolotsk went at the end of the sixteenth century from the Kargopol region to the Olonets land, he founded a monastery 78 versts from what later became the city of Petrozavodsk. saint died at a Verkholedsk suburb not far from Shenkursk.

Russia, Vologda, 1600, 17th Century Folder, Fools fC, angels, incorrupt r's, Myrrh MOG icon transfers&war heroes TOT

Russia, Vologda, 1601-1650, Maximus of Totma, Fool fChrist known for miracles at his grave, priest, then 45yrs as FFC
Russia, Vologda, 1601-1650, Maximus of Totma, Vologda, Fool for Christ known for miracles at his grave, son of a priest, priest himself, then 45yrs as FFC, unceasing prayer, fasting, nakedness, completely neglecting his body, distinguished by grace filled gifts during lifetime, reposed 1650, miraculous cures flowed fHis tomb, so his life written, but fire destroyed writing, 1680 new life composed, life writing lost again, miracles continued, grave built over relics and new writing 1715, miracles detailed, 1680 paralized man healed instantly, 1691 bed ridden 9 wks peasant cured, 1703 man paralized 9yrs dreamt old man led him to venerate his grave, woke able to vererate M's grave, 1705 M appeared to woman not in right mind 1mo, in dream, have 2 Panikhidas at tomb and you will be healed, she awoke asked to be taken, perfectly well; Totma (Sukhona River 5); Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ; Maximus Makar'ev was a priest in the city of Tot'ma (Vologda Diocese) during the first half of the XVII century, and his father was a priest. Saint Maximus was also ordained to the priesthood, and for 45 years he voluntarily undertook the difficult spiritual exploit of foolishness for Christ's sake, spending his time in unceasing prayer, fasting, and nakedness, completely neglecting to take care of his body. Maximus was already distinguished by grace-filled gifts from God during his lifetime. He reposed at an advanced age on January 16, 1650 and was buried near the Resurrection church of Varnitsa in the city of Tot'ma. His laborious and holy life, and the miraculous cures which flowed from his tomb, served as an incentive to write his Life, but it was destroyed in 1676 during a fire in the church of the Resurrection. A new Life was composed in 1680, and it was lost as well. Meanwhile, the miracles continued at the righteous one's tomb. veneration of the Saint began in 1715, because of the numerous miracles which occurred at his grave. In that year, the Priest John Rokhletsov and the parishioners of Holy Resurrection church asked Archbishop Joseph of Great Ustyug to allow them to place a sepulcher over the relics of Saint Maximus in the church of Saint Paraskevḗ, which was built over his relics, and to put an Icon of the Saint on the tomb. Vladyka granted their petition and gave his blessing for Molebens to be served for him, as is done for other God-pleasers. At that time, everyone still remembered the miracles which took place at the tomb of Blessed Maximus, and these miracles were depicted on the borders of the icon which adorned the God-pleaser’s tomb. 1680, Boris Tarunin, a resident of Tot'ma, fell ill with a fever and was paralyzed for six months. When he prayed to the righteous Maximus for the help, he was healed right away. 1691, the peasant Aréthas Malevinsky was bed-ridden for nine weeks with a fever. When he began to call upon Saint Maximus for help, his illness completely disappeared. peasant Theodore Mamoshov was paralyzed for nine years. On the night of November 5, 1703, he dreamt that an old man, clad in just a shirt, approached his bedside and said to him, "Theodore, cease your grieving." Taking him by the shoulder, he led him into the church and commanded him to venerate his grave. When he awakened, Theodore felt so well that he was able to walk to the church of the Resurrection in order to venerate the tomb of his healer. 1705, Anna Tataurova had not been in her right mind for a month. One night, Saint Maximus appeared to her in a dream, telling her to have two Panikhidas served at his tomb, promising her that she would recover if she did this. When the sick girl woke up, she asked to be taken to the righteous one's tomb. After the two Panikhidas were served, she felt perfectly well. Maximus is also commemorated on the third Sunday of Pentecost, the Synaxis of the Vologda Saints.

Russia, Vologda, 1601-1650, St Maximus of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, right before Andrew
Russia, Vologda, 1601-1650, Maximus of Totma, Vologda, Fool f Christ, gifts, Fool for Christ known for miracles at his grave, son of a priest, priest himself, then 45yrs as FFC, unceasing prayer, fasting, nakedness, completely neglecting his body, distinguished by grace filled gifts during lifetime, reposed 1650, miraculous cures flowed fHis tomb, so his life written, but fire destroyed writing, 1680 new life composed, life writing lost again, miracles continued, grave built over relics and new writing 1715, miracles detailed, 1680 paralized man healed instantly, 1691 bed ridden 9 wks peasant cured, 1703 man paralized 9yrs dreamt old man led him to venerate his grave, woke able to vererate M's grave, 1705 M appeared to woman not in right mind 1mo, in dream, have 2 Panikhidas at tomb and you will be healed, she awoke asked to be taken, perfectly well; Totma (Sukhona River 5); Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ; Maximus, Priest of Totma, was for a certain time, a priest in the city of Totma in the Vologda diocese. forty years he undertook the difficult exploit of foolishness for Christ, constantly in fasting and in prayer. Maximus died in great old age on January 16, 1650 and was buried at the Resurrection church in which he served. The local veneration of the saint began in 1715, because of the numerous miracles occurring at his grave. Vologda, 1648-1673, Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ of Totma was a seventeenth century Russian Orthodox Church religious figure. was born in countryside nearby Totma the town and named after Saint Andrew Stratelates. According to the Gospel he left his parents and went to desert places. When he came back his parents was dead. Then he left the Ust-Tolshma and went to the Monastery of Galic. After time in the Monastery of Galic he became a yurodivy and moved to Totma. He was known for prayer and begging his bread. His feast day is celebrated on 10 October.[1] Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Andrew of Totma, the Fool-for-Christ was born in the year 1638 in the village of Ust-Totma and chose to leave the world while still a child. the blessing of Stephen, igumen of the Resurrection monastery in Galich, Andrew took upon himself the arduous calling of fool-for-Christ. He lived at the church of the Resurrection of Christ in the city of Totma on the banks of the River Sukhona. barefoot in both winter and summer, Andrew wore tattered clothing, and ate only bread and water, and that in such a small quantity that it just barely kept him from starving. He prayed both day and night, and if anyone gave him anything, he would give it away to the poor. his efforts and toil the Blessed Andrew acquired the gift of wonderworking. winter a blind man by the name of Azhibokai came to the blessed fool, asking for healing while offering him a large sum of money. But the fool fled away. Azhibokai then washed his eyes with snow from where the saint had stood. In doing so, he was able to see. time of his own death was revealed to the Blessed Andrew. He made his confession, received the Holy Mysteries and peacefully fell asleep in the Lord in 1673. his grave was built the bell-tower church of the holy Martyr Andrew Stratelates (August 19), whose name he bore. Many miracles were witnessed at the grave of the Blessed Andrew.

Russia, Vologda, 1601-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, f Komel, builder, iconog, Tartars, angel s, d Elder, incorrupt r
Russia, Vologda, Mologda, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian.

Russia, Vologda, 1605, Yug Icon, Mother of God sends Icon from Pskov to Yug River in Volomsk forest
Volomsk forest is 80 versts southwest of Ustiug at Kichmenga River; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Volomsk, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Yuga, Commemorated on July 28; Wonderworking Yuga Icon of the Mother of God appeared at the beginning of the seventeenth century to the Elder Saint Dorotheus, schemamonk of the Pskov Caves monastery. The Mother of God, during an invasion of the Swedes, commanded him to take Her image to a place She specified, and to bring the icon to Yaroslav diocese and to start a monastery there . igumen of the monastery would not agree to give up the Icon of the Mother of God, but She appeared to him in a vision commanding him to fulfill Her will and let Elder Dorotheus take Her icon. Elder Dorotheus came to the place specified in the vision, stopped to rest, and put the holy icon upon a tree. he wanted to continue the journey, then some invisible power prevented him from taking the holy icon from the tree. Saint Dorotheus realized that the Queen of Heaven wanted to remain in this place. He then built a small hut and stayed near the holy icon. News of the Elder’s arrival quickly spread through the surrounding villages. Pilgrims came to venerate the holy icon, from which many healings took place. Money was collected by the pious local inhabitants, and construction of a new monastery began. Dorotheus died in the year 1622. Clergy presented accounts of miracles to Patriarch Philaret. They received his blessing to establish a monastery at the River Yuga with church dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. The monastery became known as the Yuga. In 1654, by the intercession of the Mother of God, a deadly pestilence was halted in that place.

Russia, Vologda, 1605, Ustiuzhena Icon, delivered U from Swedes and Polish by intercession of Queen of Heaven
Ustiuzhena; Icon of the Mother of God of Ustiuzhena, Commemorated July 28 ; Ustiuzhena Icon of the Mother of God (1290), glorified by many miracles, was situated in the city of Ustiuzhna under Novgorod governance (now Vologda district). At the beginning of the seventeenth century the inhabitants of Ustiushna, praying for salvation before this holy icon, were delivered from an invasion of the Swedes and Polish by the intercession of the Queen of Heaven. Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20 ; Euphrosynos of Blue Jay Lake, (Ephraim in the world) was born in Karelia near Lake Ladoga in the second half of the XVI century. When he was young he lived near Valaam Monastery, and later he moved to Novgorod the Great. After spending some time there, the Saint then withdrew to a place on the outskirts of Novgorod - the Bezhetsk “pentary” (one fifth of the “Pyatiny Novgorodskiya,” comprising five outlying districts of Novgorod the Great). became a Reader for the Church services in the village of Doloska, twenty versts from the city of Ustiuzhna of Zhelezopolska. He was tonsured at the Tikhvin Dormition Monastery with the name Euphrosynos. After living there for some time, he told the Superior of his desire to go into the wilderness for greater solitude, and a life of fasting and silence. The Superior told him about some of the dangers of the eremetic life, and then gave his blessing. So, in 1600 he began his solitary life in the wild marshlands by the shore of Blue Jay Lake. Here the Saint planted a Cross and dug a cave. He lived here for two years, eating nothing but wild vegetation, berries, and mushrooms. people from neighboring villages found him, and they came to him for instruction, prayer, and spiritual counsel. Several of them remained with him. Soon it became necessary to build a church, where all the brethren could pray together. They cleared the forest, hewed the timber, and built a log church. Since the Elder, out of humility, had not been ordained, the church was consecrated by his fellow ascetic Saint Gurias of Shalatsk (November 15), and dedicated to the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. This was done with the blessing of Archbishop Isidore of Novgorod (1603-1609). Saint Gurias sometimes visited Blue Jay Lake in order to pray with the brethren, converse with them about spiritual matters, and to give them Holy Communion. On one of these visits Saint Euphrosynos was tonsured into the Great Schema by Saint Gurias. 1612, when Polish troops were laying waste to Russia, many people saved their lives by hiding at the Monastery of the Annunciation in the wilderness. On March 19, Saint Euphrosynos revealed to everyone that the Poles were on their way to the monastery, and he advised everyone to flee. brethren and beloved children in Christ, whoever wishes to escape certain death, leave the Monastery of the Mother of God and save yourselves from this great calamity, for it is pleasing to God's righteous judgment that enemies will come soon to this holy place." did not believe him. “Then why don’t you leave this place yourself?” they asked. Elder replied, “I have come here to die for Christ.” who obeyed the Saint and left the monastery were spared, but all those who remained met a horrible death. Jonah was one of the monks at the monastery. Frightened by the Elder's clairvoyant prediction, he wanted to flee with the others, but Saint Euphrosynos held him back, inspiring him with zeal for the house of God. “Brother Jonah,” he said, "why do you allow faint-hearted fear into your soul? When the battle begins, that is the time for courage. For the love of Christ, let us not be afraid of some passing fear. We have vowed to live and die here in the wilderness. We must be faithful to our vow, made before the Lord. It is different for laymen, who are not bound by a vow. They must spare themselves for the sake of their children.” inflamed in spirit, Saint Jonah placed all his hope in God, and decided to die there in the wilderness with his Elder. this Saint Euphrosynos clothed himself in the Great Schema, and spent the entire night in prayer. On the following day, March 20, Polish forces descended upon the monastery. In the garb of a Schema-monk, the Saint emerged from his cell and stood beside the Cross he had planted. The enemy said to him, “Old man, give us all the monastery’s possessions." “All my possessions, and those of this monastery, are in the church of the All-Pure Theotokos,” he replied. was referring to spiritual treasures which cannot be stolen (Matthew 6:19-21). Failing to comprehend this, the Poles rushed to the church. One of them drew a sword and struck Saint Euphrosynos. His neck was cut half way through, and the holy Elder fell to the ground dead. When the Poles returned, angry because they had found nothing in the church, one of them struck the Saint's head with an axe. Saint Jonah perished in the attack along with his Elder, and he is also commemorated today with Saint Euphrosynos. certain pious Christian, Ioann Suma, had also stayed at the monastery with the monks. When the Poles attacked, he was in the Elder's cell. Despite the grievous wounds he received from these ruffians, Ioann remained alive, but unconscious. After the Poles left, he regained his senses and told his son Emilian what had transpired. From them, the nearby inhabitants learned about the destruction of the monastery and the martyric death of Saint Euphrosynos. March 28, the bodies of Saint Euphrosynos, Saint Jonah, and all the others who had perished by the sword, were buried with due reverence by the Cross where they suffered martyrdom. years after the death of the Saint, a new church was built by a man named Moses, and dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity. With the blessing of Metropolitan Makarios of Novgorod, the incorrupt relics of Saint Euphrosynos were transferred to a new reliquary beneath the belfry on March 25, 1655. to the Monastery's records, the Monastic Martyr Euphrosynos was of medium height, with wide shoulders and a broad chest. His hair was brown, with traces of gray. His beard was long, and divided in two at the bottom. Euphrosynus was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church on June 29, 1912.

Russia, Vologda, 1605-18, Swede Pole-Moscow War, TOT Civil Wars, famine, boyar false Dimitris, Pole Tzar
Moscow, 1605-1618, Swedisn Polish-“Muscovite War (1605-“18) ; Moscow Tsar, 1610-1613, Wladyslaw IV Vasa, Polish King; Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin, Commemorated on October 2; Venerable Job the Abbot of Pochaev, Commemorated on October 10; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Leokhnov, Novgorod, Commemorated on October 17; Commemoration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the deliverance from the Poles, Commemorated on October 22; Repose of the Venerable Job, Abbot and Wonderworker of Pochaev, Commemorated on October 28; Blessed Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on December 21; Righteous Juliana of Lazarevo, Murom, Commemorated on January 2; Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island, Solovki, Commemorated on January 13; Venerable Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov, Commemorated on January 13; Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated on January 16; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17; Venerable Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker, Commemorated on January 22; Hieromartyr Hermogenes the Patriarch of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia, Commemorated on February 17;

Russia, Vologda, 1606-1633, Diodorus t Abbot of Yuregorsk Monastery, Mt Yurev, established monastery, incorrupt relics
Russia, St Petersburg, 1606-1633, Diodorus t Abbot of Yuregorsk Monastery, Mt Yurev? (above Vodla Lake), established monastery, incorrupt relics; Yuregorsk Monastery?, Mt Yurev? This is the location of the only church in the area. Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated on November 20; Diodorus of Yuregorsk was born in the village of Turchasovo at the River Onega. parents, Jerothei and Maria, named their son Diomid. a fifteen-year-old youth he went on pilgrimage to the Solovki monastery, and then remained there as a novice. There he received monastic tonsure when he was nineteen under the igumen Anthony. lived with the hermits on desolate islands, and then he settled at Lake Vodla. He spent seven years there with his disciple Prochorus. to found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Trinity on Mount Yurev, the monk went to Moscow, where he received approval from Tsar Michael (1613-1645) also money for the building of the monastery from the Tsar’s mother, the nun and Eldress Martha. before his death, Saint Diodorus was obliged to journey to Kargopol on monastery matters. leave of the brethren, he predicted his impending death. He died on November 27, 1633 and was buried at Kargopol. two years his incorrupt body was transferred to the Trinity monastery and buried at the south wall of the cathedral church. memory of Saint Diodorus is celebrated on November 20 because of the Feast of the Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Sign,” with which his repose coincides.

Russia, Vologda, 1612-1680, Eleazar oAnzersk Island, artful wooden cups brought fishermen success, his prophecy built monastery
Russia, Vologda, 1612-1680, Eleazar oAnzersk Island, Solovki, fKozelsk merchant family, tSolovki m, tonsured bIrenachus, woodcarving art gift, fT Cathedral, 1612 hermit Anzersk Is, carved wooden cups, on Dock message fFood, fishermen left bread&supplies, rewarded great catch, 1616 schemamonk, disciples gathered, skete strict rule following ancient form, together Sat Sun only, Pat Nikon aDisciple, Tsar Michael summoned Eleazar tMoscow, E predicted M Son's birth, M helped build stone church& M, loved books, compiled Flower Gardens, 3 books edifying sayings, wrote commentary Monastic Rule, Died great old age, lived A 40Yrs after some time aSolovki; Anzersk Island, Solovki; Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island, Solovki, Commemorated January 13 ; Eleazar of Anzersk was born in the city of Kozelsk into the merchant family Severiukov. the blessing of his parents he went off to the Solovki monastery, he received monastic tonsure from the igumen Saint Irenarchus (July 17). the monastery he displayed an astonishing artistic gift: learned woodcarving he took part in the embellishment of the Transfiguration Cathedral. the blessing of the igumen, he went to the island of Anzersk in 1612, he became a hermit, himself to constant prayer and meditation on God. order to obtain subsistence for himself on the island wilderness, Eleazar carved wooden cups, he left at the dock. the cups he wrote a message requesting food. left bread and other supplies for the ascetic, they were rewarded with a great catch of fish. the year 1616 Saint Eleazar was elevated to schemamonk. gathered around the saint wishing to live near him and benefit from his instruction. organized a skete with a strict rule of monastic life following the ancient form. cells were built far away from one another, and the hermits gathered together only for Saturday and Sunday services. the disciples of Saint Eleazar was the hieromonk Niketas (Nikḗtas), future Patriarch Nikon. Michael (1613-1645), learning of the saint’s ascetic life, summoned him to Moscow. Eleazar predicted the birth of a son, in return the Tsar generously gave him help to build a stone church on the island dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and also a monastery. Eleazar loved books. He compiled three books, “Flower Gardens,” collecting edifying sayings and examples from various sources. also wrote a commentary on the Rule for monastic cell life. Eleazar died in great old age, forseeing the time of his death. is not known how old he was, but he lived at Ansersk for forty years, he was at Solovki for some time before that.

Russia, Vologda, 1622, Georgia Icon to Archangelsk from Persia, via MOG
Russia, Vologda, 1622, Georgia Icon to Archangelsk from Persia, via MOG; 1622, the Persian Shah Abbas I, after the devastating invasion of Orthodox Georgia, took part of the Robe of the Lord, and some especially revered icons. Three years later, when the Russian clerk Stephen Lazarev, who was in Persia to do some trading, a certain person from the Shah's retinue offered to let him purchase one of the stolen Georgian icons: an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. At the same time, at Yaroslavl, the merchant Gregory Lytkin, by whom Stephen was employed, had a revelation of his clerk's imminent arrival with the precious acquisition. had been instructed by a voice from above to take the Icon from Yaroslavl to Arkhangelsk, near the Pinega River. Here, 16 versts from Kholmogorsk, was the Black Mountain monastery (which took its name from the mountain, on which a church was built in 1603.) Later, it was called Krasnogorsk (Beautiful Mountain). the merchant delivered the Georgian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in 1629, during the reign of Tsar Michael. On August 22, with a large contingent of the faithful, the Icon was reverently placed in the monastery. At the same time, the miraculous healing of the blind and deaf monk Pitirim took place. The subsequent manifestations of the Icon's miraculous power prompted Metropolitan Nikon of Novgorod (later the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia) to investigate. Afterward, from 1650, the annual celebration of this Icon took place on August 22, the day of its arrival at Krasnogorsk Monastery. that time, the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was brought to Arkhangelsk each year with honors. The revered Icon was left for a certain time in the main cathedral of the city, for the sanctification of the city and of the Christ-loving people. During the reign of Tsar Alexei (1645-1676), the miraculous Icon was taken to Vologda, Great Ustyug, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and Siberia. Archangelsk; Icon of the Mother of God of Georgia, Commemorated on August 22; 1622, the Persian Shah Abbas I, after the devastating invasion of Orthodox Georgia, took part of the Robe of the Lord, and some especially revered icons. Three years later, when the Russian clerk Stephen Lazarev, who was in Persia to do some trading, a certain person from the Shah's retinue offered to let him purchase one of the stolen Georgian icons: an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. At the same time, at Yaroslavl, the merchant Gregory Lytkin, by whom Stephen was employed, had a revelation of his clerk's imminent arrival with the precious acquisition. had been instructed by a voice from above to take the Icon from Yaroslavl to Arkhangelsk, near the Pinega River. Here, 16 versts from Kholmogorsk, was the Black Mountain monastery (which took its name from the mountain, on which a church was built in 1603.) Later, it was called Krasnogorsk (Beautiful Mountain). the merchant delivered the Georgian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in 1629, during the reign of Tsar Michael. On August 22, with a large contingent of the faithful, the Icon was reverently placed in the monastery. At the same time, the miraculous healing of the blind and deaf monk Pitirim took place. The subsequent manifestations of the Icon's miraculous power prompted Metropolitan Nikon of Novgorod (later the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia) to investigate. Afterward, from 1650, the annual celebration of this Icon took place on August 22, the day of its arrival at Krasnogorsk Monastery. that time, the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was brought to Arkhangelsk each year with honors. The revered Icon was left for a certain time in the main cathedral of the city, for the sanctification of the city and of the Christ-loving people. During the reign of Tsar Alexei (1645-1676), the miraculous Icon was taken to Vologda, Great Ustyug, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and Siberia. 1654, Hieromonk Makarios of Krasnogorsk Monastery brought the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (which had been brought from Persia) to Moscow for restoration, and to be covered with a new riza. It was placed in the newly-built church, dedicated to the Life-giving Trinity, at Nikitnikov Lane near the Saint Barbara Gate, where the Kremlin masters carried on their iconographic work. Gregory Nikitnikov had built the church on his property at his own expense (1628-1651). In the church was a chapel dedicated to Saint Nikḗtas (September 15). Members of the Nikitnikov family were also entombed there. that time, a plague or pestilence was raging in Moscow. At the request of the master silversmith Gabriel Evdokimov, whose son was near death, a Moleben was served in his house before the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God from Krasnogorsk Monastery. The patient soon recovered. In gratitude for this miraculous healing, a copy of Georgian Icon was made and placed in Holy Trinity church. From that time, the church was also called Georgian. gracious help of the Most Holy Theotokos continued to be conferred by the aforementioned copy of her Icon. During the plague epidemic of 1654, the Moscow merchant Stephanov prayed continuously to the Queen of Heaven. The Most Holy Virgin appeared to him three times in a dream saying: "Pray to the Georgian Theotokos, on the Glinishchi at the mills, and you will be spared." The Holy Trinity church at Nikitniki was also called the church of the Great Martyr Nikḗtas (one of the chapels) on Glinishchi, near the mills. The merchant did not take his family from Moscow as he intended, but began to pray fervently in the Holy Trinity church. The epidemic did not touch him or his family. Churchwide celebration of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was established with the blessing of Patriarch Nikon in 1654. In 1698, the caretaker of the Moscow printing house Theodore Polikarpov compiled a second edition of the Service. the liberation of Moscow from Napoleon's troops, on December 1, 1812 the wonderworking Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, along with other miraculous Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos (Vladimir, Iveron, and Assuage my Sorrows) were carried in solemn procession around the Kremlin. 1904, a chapel was built in Holy Trinity church in honor of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God. Now this Icon is in the church of the Holy Trinity in Nikitnikov (Razin Street). healings were granted by the Most Holy Theotokos through her wonderworking Icon, which were documented and verified at the end of the XIX century. For example, on June 17, 1887, Lydia Tserkovnitskaya, the wife of a priest in the village of Shuysk, Vologda Province, was critically ill. She recovered after praying before the wonderworking Georgian Icon. There is historical evidence of four more Georgian icons of the Most Holy Theotokos. the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which was in Moscow's Alekseevsky Convent, church evidence reports that it is not a copy of the Icons from Krasnogorsk Monastery nor from Holy Trinity church at Nikitnikov, which were brought from Georgia. In the same deadly plague epidemic of 1654, one of the nuns at the Alekseev Convent fell ill. While she addressed long prayers to the Heavenly Healer, the sick woman suddenly remembered the miraculous recovery she had heard about from the Icon of the Mother of God, which is in the church of the Life-giving Trinity by Saint Barbara's Gate. However, there was no one to send there. After some time, an unknown monk came to the Convent. Turning to the sick nun, he said: "Do not be sad that the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God cannot be brought here. You have here exactly the same Icon as the one brought from Georgia. You will find it in the cave, and you shall behold God's mercy." allegorical meaning of these words became clear afterward in the monastery sacristy, which was laid out like caves, when a hitherto unknown Icon of the Mother of God was discovered. After a Moleben, the miraculous Icon was carried to the cells of the nuns who were suffering from the pestilence. All of them were healed. From that time, the epidemic in Moscow began to abate. the prayerful intercession of the Georgian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos at the Alekseev Convent, the blind Princess Martha Prozorovskaya received miraculous healing in 1662. She gained her sight by the prayers of her parents, after seven years of serious illness. the northwest of Kazan, 18 versts from the city of Sviyazhsk, in the middle of the XVII century was the Raithu communal Hermitage of the Theotokos, which got its name from one of its churches, which was dedicated to the Venerable Fathers slain at Sinai and Raithu (January 14). Tradition states that during the construction of the monastery, Metropolitan Laurence of Kazan, by a revelation from above, sent the best local iconographers to Pinega, to the Krasnogorsk Monastery, which was very far from Kazan, in order to make a faithful copy of the wonderworking Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, which was brought from Persia. 1661, a skillfully executed copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was delivered from Arkhangelsk. It became highly revered by the local population. Subsequently, this Icon was placed in the cathedral church in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. the XVIII century, the pious peasants of the village of Klyucharev, Korchev county, Tver Province, presented the caretaker of the Moscow Archangel Cathedral with a copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which became highly regarded by the locals, when the rye crop was threatened with destruction in the late 1860s. Vast fields of newly-sprouted crops were being eaten by an unknown worm, and nothing they did was of any use. Then the peasants prayed for help to the Most Holy Theotokos, whose Georgian Icon they revered. After a Cross Procession around the fields with the Icon, a sudden, unprecedented torrential rain fell. Streams of water washed the worms out of the ground, which were eaten by a large flock of birds. See also other revered copies of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God in the Protection church at Vorontsov Field, and in the Holy Cross Church in the city of Tula. Icon disappeared after the closure of the monastery (1920-1922), and later it was returned to the monastery. In his 1946 report to the Moscow Patriarchate, Bishop Leonty (Smirnov) of Arkhangelsk states that the Georgian Icon was carried in a procession, which took place at Arkhangelsk in 1946. The further fate of the Georgian Icon is unknown. St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Vyatka, Commemorated on October 8; Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Repose of St John of Kronstadt, Commemorated December 20 ; Glorification of St John of Kronstadt, Commemorated on June 8 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Nikon of Optina, Commemorated on June 25 ;

Russia, Vologda,1625, Finding the Relics of Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye, incorrupt, transferred to his monastery
Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1625, Finding the Relics of Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye, incorrupt, transferred to his monastery; Poshekhonye; Russia, Vologda, Mologda, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian. Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Russia, Vologda, 1635, Icon of Slovenka, Kostroma, Vologda, hunter discovers church, rotten utensils, but unharmed altar icon
Russia, Vologda, 1635, Icon of Slovenka, Kostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), hunter discovers small old church, rotten utensils, but unharmed altar icon, monastery afterwards; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka, Commemorated on September 23; Slovenka Icon of the Mother of God manifested itself on September 23, 1635 at the village of Slovenka, Kostroma district. certain hunter while hunting by chance discovered a small rickety church, overgrown with moss. went inside and saw that all the church utensils had rotted with time, except for the altar icon of the Mother of God, which was perfectly unharmed. monastery was afterwards built at this place.

Russia, Vologda, 1647, Myrrh-Bearing Icon, of T, found lying on ground, then in tree, miracles, M-B monastery
Russia, Kostroma, 1647, Myrrh-Bearing Icon, of Tsarevokokshaisk, Kostroma, Vologda (Malaya Kokshaga River 1, near Kazan), lying on ground, became invisible, unseen force holding it in tree, miracles, carried to T, then Moscow, then back, Myrrh-Bearing monastery, MOG depicted w Myrrh-Bearing Women; Tsarevokokshaisk ; œMyrrh-Bearing Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1; “Myrrh-Bearing” Icon of the Mother of God of Tsarevokokshaisk (in the province of Kazan) appeared to the peasant Andrew Ivanov on May 1, 1647 near Bolshaya Kuznetsa, fifteen versts from the city of Tsarevokokshaisk in the Kazan region. Working in the field, Andrew noticed an icon lying on the ground and wanted to pick it up, but the icon became invisible. The astonished peasant, looking around, noticed the icon in a tree, supported by an unseen force. He prayed and took the icon home, where it was glorified by miracles. thronged to the icon from all the surrounding villages. They carried the image to the city of Tsarevokokshaisk, and later to Moscow, and after a while, they returned home with it. A monastery was built at the place of its appearance. It is called “Myrrh-Bearing” because the Mother of God is depicted with the Myrrh-Bearing Women.

Russia, Vologda, 1648-1673, Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, right after St Maximus
Vologda, 1648-1673, Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ of Totma was a seventeenth century Russian Orthodox Church religious figure. was born in countryside nearby Totma the town and named after Saint Andrew Stratelates. According to the Gospel he left his parents and went to desert places. When he came back his parents was dead. Then he left the Ust-Tolshma and went to the Monastery of Galic. After time in the Monastery of Galic he became a yurodivy and moved to Totma. He was known for prayer and begging his bread. His feast day is celebrated on 10 October.[1] Totma (Sukhona River 5); Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Andrew of Totma, the Fool-for-Christ was born in the year 1638 in the village of Ust-Totma and chose to leave the world while still a child. the blessing of Stephen, igumen of the Resurrection monastery in Galich, Andrew took upon himself the arduous calling of fool-for-Christ. He lived at the church of the Resurrection of Christ in the city of Totma on the banks of the River Sukhona. barefoot in both winter and summer, Andrew wore tattered clothing, and ate only bread and water, and that in such a small quantity that it just barely kept him from starving. He prayed both day and night, and if anyone gave him anything, he would give it away to the poor. his efforts and toil the Blessed Andrew acquired the gift of wonderworking. winter a blind man by the name of Azhibokai came to the blessed fool, asking for healing while offering him a large sum of money. But the fool fled away. Azhibokai then washed his eyes with snow from where the saint had stood. In doing so, he was able to see. time of his own death was revealed to the Blessed Andrew. He made his confession, received the Holy Mysteries and peacefully fell asleep in the Lord in 1673. his grave was built the bell-tower church of the holy Martyr Andrew Stratelates (August 19), whose name he bore. Many miracles were witnessed at the grave of the Blessed Andrew. Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ; Maximus, Priest of Totma, was for a certain time, a priest in the city of Totma in the Vologda diocese. forty years he undertook the difficult exploit of foolishness for Christ, constantly in fasting and in prayer. Maximus died in great old age on January 16, 1650 and was buried at the Resurrection church in which he served. The local veneration of the saint began in 1715, because of the numerous miracles occurring at his grave.

Russia, Vologda, 1700, 18th Century Folder, empty

Russia, Vologda, 1800, 19th Century Folder, Seven Arrows Icon discovered by Cripple's vision

Russia, Vologda, 1830, Seven Arrows Icon, Vologda, discovered by Cripples' vision
Russia, Moscow, 1830, Seven Arrows Icon, Vologda, discovered by Cripples' vision; a long time the icon was located at the belltower stairway entrance of a church in honor of the Apostle John the Theologian (near Vologda). Since it was face downwards, they mistook the icon for an ordinary board and walked on it. Then a cripple in the city of Kadnikova had a vision that he would receive healing after praying before this icon. Vologda; Icon of the Mother of God œof the Seven Arrows, Commemorated on August 13 ; Seven Arrows Icon of the Mother of God depicts the Virgin’s heart pierced by seven arrows. For a long time the icon was located at the belltower stairway entrance of a church in honor of the Apostle John the Theologian (near Vologda). Since it was face downwards, they mistook the icon for an ordinary board and walked on it. Then a cripple in the city of Kadnikova had a vision that he would receive healing after praying before this icon. They served a Molieben before the newly-discovered icon, after which the sick one became well. The icon was especially glorified in 1830 during a cholera epidemic at Vologda.

Russis, Vologda, 1891-1918, Hieromartyr Nikodemos, Bishop of BelgorodBelgorod, Scythia (Seversky Donets River 1), historian
Mongol, Scythia, 1891-1918, Hieromartyr Nikodemos, Bishop of Belgorod, Scythia (Seversky Donets River 1), from line of missionary priests itNorth, 1896 Superintendent of Petersburg TSchool & ctaker Pedagogical Courses, many awards, 1899 tKaluga arector KSpiritual seminary, 1909 r Olonets Seminary, taught students obey authorities, at least for awhile, Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom which he wrote in college, but genius write for genius, 1911 Bishop, 1913 BoBelogorod&Vicar of Kursk, composer church hymns, as spiritual writer&Church historian, author of books about ascetics of Arkhangelsk and Olonets, compiler Biographies of the National Ascetics of Piety ot XVIII-XIX centuries, he wrote of Lives of the Saints of the St. Petersburg.and Vologda dioceses, as well ascetics Solovki Monastery, 1911 -he worked hard on discovery relics St. Joasaph of Belgorod, composed prayers, wrote miracle cases, 1918 martyred; Hieromartyr Νikόdēmos, Bishop of Belgorod, Commemorated on December 28; Hieromartyr Νikόdēmos, Bishop of Belgorod (in the world Alexander Mikhailovich Kononov) was born on June 18, 1871 in Arkhangelsk province, son of Father Michael Kononov and his wife Claudia. Kononov family traces its roots back to the XVII century, and there were many remarkable priests who served as missionaries in the north. Kononov graduated from the Arkhangelsk Theological Seminary and the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. 1896 he was tonsured as a monk with the name Νikόdēmos, in honor of Saint Νikόdēmos of Kozha Lake (July 3), and he was ordained as a Hieromonk. the same time, he was appointed Superintendent of the Alexander Nevsky Theological School in St. Petersburg, as well as the caretaker of the St. Petersburg Pedagogical Courses. his work, Father Νikόdēmos received many awards. In 1901, he received a Bible from the Synod "in encouraging his love for children, which he showed in his deeds and in truth." On August 30 of that same year, he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite. three years, Father Νikόdēmos was sent to Kaluga as rector of the Kaluga Spiritual seminary, in 1909 he was appointed as rector of the Olonets Seminary. this time Archimandrite Νikόdēmos received thanks from the Kaluga bishop for his "vigilant labors, recently incurred, his impact on the excitable minds of the pupils, so that they stopped fermenting and the thought, if not forever, then for a long time - not to obey the lawful orders of the authorities," as the bishop declared in expressing his gratitude. Holy Synod blessed Archimandrite Νikόdēmos to compose an Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom, which was printed by the Synod for ecclesiastical use. Νikόdēmos had originally written the Akathist to Saint John Chrysostom while he was still a student of St. Petersburg Theological Academy. at that time the censor had rejected the Akathist in approximately these terms: "An Akathist to a genius ought to be written by a genius, not by some unknown Hieromonk." 1911, at St. Petersburg, Father Νikόdēmos was consecrated as a bishop by Metropolitan Vladimir (Bogoyavlensky) of Moscow and Kolomensk. 1913, Bishop Νikόdēmos became Bishop of Belgorod, and Vicar of the Kursk Diocese. the time of his pastoral activities, Vladyka was a composer of Church hymns, he composed Akathists to his patron Saint Νikόdēmos of Kozha Lake Monastery, Tryphon of Pechenga (December 15), and the Monastic Martyr Job the Gorge-dweller, wonderworker of Solovki (August 5). a spiritual writer and Church historian, Bishop Νikόdēmos was the author of books about the ascetics of Arkhangelsk and Olonets, he was also one of the main compilers of the multi-volume work "Biographies of the National Ascetics of Piety of the XVIII-XIX centuries." book "Elder Father Naum of Solovki, the Ascetic of Karelia" was published in 1910. addition, he wrote several collections of Lives of the Saints of the St. Petersburg.and Vologda dioceses, as well as those of the ascetics Solovki Monastery. also wrote a history of Eldership. worked hard in connection with the discovery of the holy relics of St. Joasaph of Belgorod (on September 4, 1911). his service in the Diocese, he composed two prayers to Saint Joasaph, as well as his great opus "The Life, Glorification and Miracles of Saint Joasaph." the direction of Bishop Νikόdēmos, and with his direct participation, three volumes of consistory cases related to the activities of Saint Joasaph were published. chambers in the Holy Trinity Monastery were reconstructed, and a unique museum of Saint Joasaph was created, which contained an extensive collection of documents. 1918, on the second day of the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, the Belgorod Hierarch was arrested right in the altar of Trinity Cathedral by the Red Commissar Saenko, for preaching against robbery and violence. the request of the faithful who demanded Vladyka's release, the local Chekists "released" him for one day, and those who those who requested it were arrested. of the groups of believers protesting against the Bishop's arrest was led by the wife of a priest, the head of the second women's gymnasium, Maria Dmitrievna Kiyanovskaya, who was arrested as a "leader of a counter-revolutionary demonstration" and was shot. next day, Vladyka was arrested again. days after his arrest on the orders of Commissar Saenko, Bishop Νikόdēmos was shot secretly and was buried in a common grave outside the city. the capture of Belgorod by the Volunteer White Army (six months after Vladyka's execution), his grave was opened. Medical examination of the remains found that in addition to the presence of a non-lethal gunshot wound in the Saint's chest, there was a skull fracture caused by a heavy blow with a blunt object, a huge bruise at the top of the head, and a break in the laryngeal cartilage, indicating that he had been strangled by someone. holy relics of Saint Νikόdēmos were given due honors, and were buried at Holy Trinity Monastery near the shrine of Saint Joasaph of Belgorod. October 29, 2017, Metropolitan John (Popov) performed the rite of the great consecration and the first Liturgy in the church dedicated to the Hieromartyr Νikόdēmos (Kononov), located in the Belgorod Metropolis at the place where the relics of the Saint were found. This coincides with the 100th anniversary of the start of the persecution of the Church, and the fifth anniversary of the discovery of the relics of the Hieromartyr Νikόdēmos. Belgorod;

Russia, Vologda, 9999, No time period

Russia, Vologda, 9999, Synaxis oKostroma Saints, 19 Saints
Russia, Vologda, 9999, Synaxis oKostroma Saints, Abramis oGalich, Adrian oMonza, Alexander oGalich, Barnabus oVerluga, Cyril oNew Lake, Cyril oWhite Lake, Dionysius oSuzdal, Genadius oKostroma, Gregory oPelshme, James oBrileev, James oGalich, James oZheleznoborovsk, Jonah oMoscow, Marcarius oZheltovod&Unzha, Macarius of Pismam, Metrophanes oVoronezh, Pachomius oNerekhta, Paisius oGalich, Paul of Obnora, Therapon oMonza; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Synaxis of the Saints of Kostroma, Commemorated on January 23 ; saints of Kostroma include Abramius of Galich, or Chukhloma Lake (July 20) Adrian of Monza (May 5) Alexander of Galich, abbot of Voche (March 27) Barnabas abbot of Verluga (June 11) Cyril of New Lake (February 4, November 7) Cyril of White Lake (June 9) Dionysius, Archbishop of Suzdal (June 26, October 15) Gennadius, abbot of Kostroma (August 19) Gregory, abbot of Pelshme, wonderworker of Vologda (September 30) James of Brileev (April 11) James of Galich Monastery (April 4, May 30) James of Zheleznoborovsk (April 11, May 5) Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow (March 31, May 27, June 15) Macarius, abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha (July 25) Macarius of Pisma Monastery (January 10) Metrophanes, bishop of Voronezh (August 7, September 4, November 23) Pachomius, abbot of Nerekhta (March 21, May 15) Paisius, abbot of Galich (May 23) Paul of Obnora (January 10, October 7) Therapon of Monza (May 27, December 1).

Russia, Vologda, Vologda River Folder (Sukhona River 1) Komel or Vologda

Vologda River

Vologda River Source (Western Vologda District)

Vologda River 1

Vologda River 2

Vologda River 3 (Komel aka Vologda)

Komel, Vologda (AKA Vologda, Vologda River 3)
Komel (Vologda) is what you find when you look up Komel in Wikipedia; Icon of the Mother of God "œof the Seven Arrows"Â, Commemorated on August 13 "; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 28 ; Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on July 3;

Vologda (aka Komel, Vologda River 3)
Vologda; Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ; The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Lord at Moscow, Commemorated on July 10; Venerable Stephen the Abbot of Makhrishche, Vologda, Commemorated on July 14; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, August 2nd ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the Seven ArrowsÂ, Commemorated on August 13 "; St Philip of Sukhona, Commemorated on August 17; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Prince Andrew, in Monasticism Joasaph, of Kubensk, Vologda, Commemorated on September 10 ; Venerable Bassian of Tikhsnen, Vologda, Commemorated September 12 ; Monastic Martyr Galacteon of Vologda, Commemorated on September 24; St Demetrius of Tsilibinsk, Commemorated on October 26 ; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7 ; Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda; Martyr Galacteon of Vologda, Commemorated September 24 ; Venerable Gregory the Abbot of Pelsheme and Wonderworker of Vologda, Commemorated September 30 ; St Sergius of Malopinega, Commemorated November 16; Malopinega is somewhere in Vologda or on the Vologda River. Saint Sergius of Malopinega (in the world Simeon), was born in 1493. His father, Markian Stephanovich Nekliud, was descended from Novgorod nobles. Together with other fellow citizens they left their native-place setting off "to the side of the icy sea," when Great Novgorod was finally subjugated to the power of Moscow by Ivan III........With apostolic zeal he (Sergius) labored over the conversion of the pagan Chud people; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ; Venerable Sebastian the Abbot of Pshekhonye Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated December 18 ; Venerable Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav, Commemorated December 27 ; Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ; Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated January 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated on January 28 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 28 ; St Jonah the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on January 29 ; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Demetrius the Wonderworker of Priluki, Vologda, Commemorated February 11 ; Venerable Gerasimus of Vologda, Commemorated on March 4; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26; St Gerasimus of Boldino, Commemorated on May 1; Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7; Venerable Cassian the Abbot of Komel (Vologda), Commemorated on May 16; Venerable Laurence the Abbot of Komel (Vologda), Commemorated on May 16; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Right-believing John the Prince of Uglich, Tonsured As Ignatius, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1; Venerable Gregory the Abbot of Avnezh, Vologda, Commemorated on June 15; Blessed John of Moscow the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on July 3;

Makhrishche, Vologda (Komel, Vologda River 3)
Makhrishche, Vologda Venerable Stephen the Abbot of Makhrishche, Vologda, Commemorated on July 14;

Priluki (Spaso-Prilutsky) Monastery, Komel, Vologda, 1371
Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Syamsk, Commemorated on September 8; Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated on January 28 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 28 ; Venerable Demetrius the Wonderworker of Priluki, Vologda, Commemorated on February 11;

Vologda River Mouth (Sukhona (Kuben) River 1)

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma Folder (water flows south into Volga)

Kostroma forest
Kostroma forest, much of Kostroma Oblast is forest; The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Lord at Moscow, Commemorated on July 10; Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated on July 28; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated on September 17 ; Synaxis of the Saints of Kostroma, Commemorated on January 23 ; Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma, Commemorated January 23 ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; "œMyrrh-Bearing"Â Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

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Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1238-1636, Theodore Icon, Luke's, would not move, not burn many times, war hero
Russia, Vladimir, 1238-1636, Theodore Icon, found near Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod (Oka River Mouth, Volga River 8.8), painted by Luke, found by T's brother George, would not move, Theodore monastery built there, 1238 Batu's invasion icon did not burn, 1260 Tartars Kostroma Basil following Andrew Bogolyubsky took icon to war, holy lake dazzling rays of light panicked Ts, 3rd Kostroma Cathedral fire icon saved floating in air, not leaving it settled middle of city square, 1613 Tsar Michael Romanov from Kostroma, Impatiev m, 2 Moscow MOG icons to Kostroma, Michael h mother refuse crown, first she gave in to MOG then he, copy to Moscow, 1636 M restored it, unsleeping candle, molebens, cross processions, d restoraton sanctification Moses in crowd recieved instant healing scabs and falling disease, 1834 Ilovaysky freed by icon from highlanders, took copy to Moscow to get gold covering, processions twice yearly ; Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (Volga River 9); Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; ascribes a very ancient origin to this famous Icon. is regarded as one of the icons painted by the Holy Evangelist Luke. is not known by whom or when the Icon was brought to Russia, but at the beginning of the XII century it was kept in an old wooden chapel near the city of Kitezh. Icon got its name from the Great Prince Yaroslav (+ 1246), who in Holy Baptism was named Theodore, in honor of Saint Theodore Stratelates (February 8). to Tradition, his elder brother, Saint George (February 4), found the Icon in the wooden chapel near Gorodets. he attempted to take the Icon from the chapel it could not be moved. that the Mother of God wanted her Icon to remain there, Prince George built the Monastery of Saint Theodore on the site. Batu Khan's invasion in 1238, the Gorodets Monastery and other Russian monasteries were burnt and left in ruins. the citizens of Gorodets fled the city at the approach of the Khan, they did not have time to take the Icon with them. though objects made of stone and iron were destroyed, the wooden Icon was preserved and later revealed. August 16, 1239, Saint Alexander Nevsky's younger brother, Prince Basil of Kostroma, later the Great Prince of Vladimir, lost in the woods while chasing a wild animal. He saw an Icon in a pine1 tree, when the Prince tried to remove the Icon from the tree, it suddenly rose up into the air. by this miracle, Prince Basil returned to the city and told the clergy and the people about his vision. the people went into the forest and there they found the Icon where Prince Basil said it was. Everyone fell to their knees and prayed to the Mother of God. the priests were able to remove the Icon and take it to the cathedral church. people flocked to the newly-revealed Icon from the Kostroma region. residents said that when the Prince was hunting in the forest, some sort of soldier, who was dressed in rich clothing, walked through the city, carrying an Icon in his hands. warrior resembled the icon of the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratelates (February 8), whom the Kostroma cathedral was dedicated. the Icon was known as the Saint Theodore Icon. the site of its appearance, on the banks of the Zaprudnya River the Prince founded a monastery dedicated to the Icon of Christ not made by hands, which is commemorated on August 16, very day of the Saint Theodore Icon's appearance. the Kostroma Cathedral burned down, the Saint Theodore Icon was found in the ashes three days later, completely unharmed. 1260, the Tatars approached Kostroma, and the city was threatened with complete ruin. the hopes of the inhabitants and the Prince rested upon the Mother of God, and they prayed that she would save the city. the battle, Prince Basil remembered that when Great Prince Andrew Bogolyubsky fought against the Kama Bulgarians, he took the wonderworking Vladimir Icon with him by the gracious help of the Mother of God, the enemy was completely routed. Saint Andrew's example, Prince Basil of Kostroma took the Saint Theodore Icon from the cathedral and carried it with his army. the battle began, the Icon was moved behind the army, and the priests served Molebens. two enemy armies converged, and a great miracle occurred. rays of light, brighter and hotter than the rays of the sun, shone from the Virgin's face, and scorching the Tatars, who panicked and fled in a disorderly retreat. Basil set up a Cross where the Icon had stood during the battle, in remembrance of this miracle. place itself, the people, and the nearby lake were called "holy." a village sprang up by the lake, and it too was called "Holy Lake." long afterward, the Kostroma cathedral caught fire again. When they rushed to save the wonderworking Icon, they saw it hovering in the air above the flames. thought that the Mother of God wanted the Icon to be taken from the city because of the sins of its inhabitants. Crying out, they implored the Mother of God not to leave the city. the Icon descended and settled on the ground in the middle of the square. Soon a small wooden church was built to house the Icon, which was later replaced by a stone church. name of the Saint Theodore Icon is also associated with the accession of Tsar Michael Romanov to the throne in 1613. were sent from Moscow to Kostroma, consisting of clergy, boyars, and persons of every rank. brought the Vladimir Icon with them, and also an icon of the Moscow wonderworkers. Kostroma, the delegation was met by a host of clergy with the Saint Theodore Icon, everyone went to Ipatiev Monastery, where young Michael lived with his aged mother, Schematic-nun Martha. the cathedral church, Michael was "implored" to accept the crown. Michael refused to accept this heavy yoke, and his mother didn't want to let him go. She remained adamant despite their pleas. the former head of the delegation, Archbishop Theodoret of Ryazan, took the Vladimir Icon in his hands, Abraham Palitsyn, the cellarer of Holy Trinity Monastery, took the icon of the Holy Moscow wonderworkers firmly said to her: "Why have we brought these Icons of the Most Holy Sovereign Lady and of the Moscow wonderworkers with us on such a long journey? you refuse to obey us, then consent for the sake of the Mother of God and the great Saints, and do not anger the Lord God." was unable to maintain her opposition, and she prostrated herself before the Saint Theodore Icon saying, "Your will be done, O Sovereign Lady! Into your hands I surrender my son; guide him on the true path, for his benefit and for that of our land!" begged his mother not to give in, but finally she did, and he had to accept. He was proclaimed as Tsar right away. remembrance of this event, an annual celebration was appointed for March 14. Tsar Michael brought a copy of the Icon with him to Moscow and placed it in the court church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, which is on the Seni. greatly revered the Saint Theodore Icon, so in 1636 he restored and adorned it. Kostroma Cathedral he bestowed great gifts; ordered that seven pounds of wax be provided from Kostroma's customs revenues for an unsleeping candle to burn before the Icon. ordered the Kostroma clergy to serve Molebens before the Icon, and the voivodes to take part in Cross Processions, dressed as archers and gunners. May 4, 1636, during the sanctification of the Icon which was restored by the Tsar, a young man named Moses, who suffered from a falling disease, and whose body was swollen and covered with scabs, was standing in the crowd and received instant healing. 1834, Lieutenant-General Ilovaysky was in Kostroma to venerate the Saint Theodore Icon and spoke of a miracle that his grandfather, a Cossack ataman, had experienced. grandfather was taken prisoner by the highlanders. As he languished in captivity, was revealed to him in a dream that he would be delivered by the grace of the Saint Theodore Icon. was ordered to run without any fear, and he did manage to escape unnoticed. a while, he hid from his pursuers in an oak tree, he walked 600 versts, and lived on fruits and roots. this time he read the Troparion to the Saint Theodore Icon. At last, he came to his own city of Cherkassk. he walked to Kostroma on a pilgrimage to the Saint Theodore Icon, he removed the copy of the Icon from the church and brought it on foot to Moscow. he had the Icon covered with a gold riza and he returned home with it. Saint Theodore Icon is kept in Kostroma's Dormition Cathedral. year processions are made with it: the Feast of Pentecost at Ipatiev Monastery; on August 16 in the Spaso-Zaprudenskaya church, at the place where it was found. Icon is commemorated twice a year: at the Dormition Cathedral on March 14, in remembrance of the end of the Time of Troubles in Russia, and on August 16, the day of the Icon's appearance. 1Various accounts say the tree was either pine, fir, or spruce.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1330, Hypasian (Ipatiev) monestary
Hypasian monestary; Hypasians; Martyr Agathonicus of Nicomedia, and others who suffered under Maximian, Commemorated August 22 ; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated November 16;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1330, St Hypatius of Gangra, killed after 325 E Council, m relics, appeared 1330 in Ipatiev, Russia
Armenia, 325, St Hypatius of Gangra, Paphlagonia, killed by Novatians coming back from 325 E Council, m relics, appeared 1330 in Ipatiev, Russia; Gangra; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated on November 16; Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, was bishop of the city of Gangra in Paphlagonia (Asia Minor). In the year 325 he participated in the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea, at which the heresy of Arius was anathematized. Saint Hypatius was returning in 326 from Constantinople to Gangra, followers of the schismatics Novatus and Felicissimus fell upon him in a desolate place. The heretics ran him through with swords and spears, and threw him into a swamp. Like the Protomartyr Stephen, Saint Hypatius prayed for his murderers. Arian woman struck the saint on the head with a stone, killing him. The murderers hid his body in a cave, where a Christian who kept straw there found his body. Recognizing the bishop’s body, he hastened to the city to report this, and the inhabitants of Gangra piously buried their beloved archpastor. his death, the relics of Saint Hypatius were famous for numerous miracles, particularly for casting out demons and for healing the sick. of old the hieromartyr Hypatius was particularly venerated in the Russian land. Thus in the year 1330 the Ipatiev monastery was built at Kostroma, on the place where the Mother of God appeared with the Pre-eternal Christ Child, the Apostle Philip, and the hieromartyr Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra. monastery later occupied a significant place in the spiritual and social life of the nation, particularly during the Time of Troubles. ancient copies of the Life of the hieromartyr Hypatius were widely distributed in Russian literature, and one of these was incorporated into The Reading Menaion of Metropolitan Macarius (1542-1564). In this Life there is an account of the appearance of the Savior to Saint Hypatius on the eve of the martyr’s death. entry for the saint’s Feast consists of his Life, some prayers, and words of praise and instruction. The pious veneration of Saint Hypatius was also expressed in Russian liturgical compositions. During the nineteenth century a new service was written for the hieromartyr Hypatius, distinct from the services written by Saint Joseph the Studite, contained in the March Menaion.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1337-1429, Paul oObnora, disciple oSergius oRadonezh, fMoscow, hermit, silence, monastery, 112yrs old
Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Paul oObnora, Kostroma, Vologda (Obnora River, Kostroma River 3), disciple oSergius oRadonezh, fMoscow 1317, youth piety kindness, rich parents, Nativity Tolga Monastery, tSergius Radonezh, several years, hermit separate cell 15yrs, then wandered, like Chukhoma, tKomel Forest, first aGryazovitsa River 3yrs complete silence, no rest for future rest, then Nurma River aObnora River, no food 5days aWeek, then bread water, but people came, never refused guidance, Sergius oNurma visited, also fSergius oR, built Holy Trinity Church 1414, monaster sprung up, wrote strict monk rule, made Alexi igumen, continued as hermit his cell, died 112yrs old; Obnora, Vologda; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Paul of Obnora, a famed disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, was born at Moscow in the year 1317. his youth he distinguished himself by his piety and kindliness towards the poor and suffering. rich parents prepared him for a secular life, but at twenty-two years of age he secretly left his parental home and received tonsure at the Nativity monastery on the Volga (in the Yaroslav diocese). there Paul transferred to the Holy Trinity monastery to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, spending several years with him as his disciple, obeying the holy Elder in all things. the blessing of Saint Sergius, he settled a short distance from the monastery in a separate cell, where he spent fifteen years as a hermit. asked the blessing of Saint Sergius to go off into the wilderness for a quiet and solitary life, Saint Paul wandered about for a long while, seeking a place of solitude. He wandered a great deal in the wilderness. spent time with Saint Abraham of Chukhloma (July 20) finally, he remained in the Komel forest. the Gryazovitsa River, in the hollow of an old linden tree, the monk built a small cell and dwelt there for three years in complete silence, “not giving his body rest, that he might receive future rest.” he moved on to the River Nurma, where he built a hut and dug a well, spending his days in vigil and prayer. days out of the week he went without food, and only on Saturday and Sunday did he partake of some bread and water. news about the hermit spread abroad, and those wishing spiritual guidance began coming to him. his love for the solitary life, Saint Paul never refused anyone spiritual consolation and guidance. was also visited by Saint Sergius of Nurma (October 7), sought solitude with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who also spent his ascetic life in these places. the blessing of Saint Sergius and the agreement of Metropolitan Photius, Saint Paul built the Holy Trinity church in 1414, which a monastery sprang up (later called the Monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora). written a strict monastic Rule for the brethren, Saint Paul entrusted the guidance of the new monastery to his disciple Alexis, while he himself continued as before to live in a solitary cell on a hill. remained a responsive and good counsellor for anyone needing his help. Paul died at 112 years of age. final words were, “Brethren, have love one for another and keep to the rule of the monastic community.” Life of the saint was written in about the year 1546, and his glorification occurred in 1547. Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; January 10, the Feast Day of Saint Paul of Obnora (or Komel), the Church also commemorates one of his friends and companions: Saint Makarios of Pisma. is no information about when the two hermits became acquainted. to ancient tradition, Saint Paul met Saint Makarios when he was visiting various monasteries before he settled in the Komel forest on the Obnora River, that is, before 1414. says that Saint Makarios was born in the village of Danilovo, located on the left bank of the Pisma River, twelve versts from the hermitage, the noble Pismensky family revered Saint Makarios as one of its relatives. Makarios received his first monastic training from Saint Sergius at Holy Trinity Monastery, from there he returned to his homeland and settled in a dense forest near the Pisma River, since he loved solitude. place has retained the name of the old Makariev Hermitage. began to gather around him, and there were many others who wished to live near him, Makarios founded a small monastery a mile away from his secluded cell, and built a wooden church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord. the righteous one was buried near this church. establishing his own monastery, Saint Paul did not forget about his friend; for his part, Saint Makarios did not regard the hermitage he had founded in the Pisma wilderness as separate from Saint Paul's Monastery. in their understanding of human life, and the benefits of solitude and silence, both hermits grew closer together; the monasteries they founded were perhaps the beginning of monastic life in the region. the communities of these spiritual friends had different fates: Monastery grew crowded, but Pisma Monastery remained a small hermitage. However, the bond between them was never broken. charters of Tsars Ivan the Terrible (1566) and Michael (1625) describe the Makariev Hermitage by the Shachebal mill as belonging to the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery. an inventory of the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery dating from 1683, an icon of Saint Makarios and Saint Paul is mentioned, thus the ascetic's local veneration had already begun at that time. the Monastery itself it is stated in the inventory: "Saint Paul's Monastery is the same as the Monastery of Makariev Hermitage in the Kostroma district, by the Shachebalsky mill on the Pisma River, in the church of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is a chapel dedicated to Saint Paul, the wonderworker of Obnora, with a domed roof. the same chapel the tomb of Saint Makarios is covered with a black cloth, over the middle of which a cross is suspended." following miracle occurred at the grave of Saint Makarios. the end of the XVIII century, the church burnt down, and a wooden structure was set up over the Saint's grave; in the place where this wooden structure was located, not only did they fail to notice the burning wood and coals, but the ashes as well; and the whole area was covered with an extraordinary dew. the fire, a curious person wanted to open the tomb to see what was there, and he was punished with blindness for his temerity. present, the Saint's relics rest beneath the floor. On the tomb is an icon of Saint Makarios, and his staff lies on top of the cloth. A prayer to the Saint, dating from 1750, has been preserved as well.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1337-1429, Macarius oPisma, hermit, close to Paul oObnora, fSergius oR, joined hermits&hermitages
Russia, Vologda, 1337-1429, Macarius oPisma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), hermit, close friend hermit Paul oObnora, Komel Forest Obnora River, met Pauls visit, so met before 1414, M fDanilovo oPisma River LBank, 12K from Pisma Hermitage, Pismensky relative, trained by Sergius aHoly Trinity M, back home solitude near Pisma River, Makariev Hermitage, disciples gathered, small m mile away his cell, wooden church, later burried there, 1414 Paul estab his m, not separate monasteries, Obnora grew, Pisma remained small, bond never broken, Makarios Pisma belonged to Obnora, beginning oMonastic life Komel, 1683 icon proves local veneration fBoth had begun, Makarios' tomb in Paul's Chapel, where miracle dew protecting M's grave in fire, blindness for attempt open tomb; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; January 10, the Feast Day of Saint Paul of Obnora (or Komel), the Church also commemorates one of his friends and companions: Saint Makarios of Pisma. is no information about when the two hermits became acquainted. to ancient tradition, Saint Paul met Saint Makarios when he was visiting various monasteries before he settled in the Komel forest on the Obnora River, that is, before 1414. says that Saint Makarios was born in the village of Danilovo, located on the left bank of the Pisma River, twelve versts from the hermitage, the noble Pismensky family revered Saint Makarios as one of its relatives. Makarios received his first monastic training from Saint Sergius at Holy Trinity Monastery, from there he returned to his homeland and settled in a dense forest near the Pisma River, since he loved solitude. place has retained the name of the old Makariev Hermitage. began to gather around him, and there were many others who wished to live near him, Makarios founded a small monastery a mile away from his secluded cell, and built a wooden church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord. the righteous one was buried near this church. establishing his own monastery, Saint Paul did not forget about his friend; for his part, Saint Makarios did not regard the hermitage he had founded in the Pisma wilderness as separate from Saint Paul's Monastery. in their understanding of human life, and the benefits of solitude and silence, both hermits grew closer together; the monasteries they founded were perhaps the beginning of monastic life in the region. the communities of these spiritual friends had different fates: Monastery grew crowded, but Pisma Monastery remained a small hermitage. However, the bond between them was never broken. charters of Tsars Ivan the Terrible (1566) and Michael (1625) describe the Makariev Hermitage by the Shachebal mill as belonging to the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery. an inventory of the Saint Paul of Obnora Monastery dating from 1683, an icon of Saint Makarios and Saint Paul is mentioned, thus the ascetic's local veneration had already begun at that time. the Monastery itself it is stated in the inventory: "Saint Paul's Monastery is the same as the Monastery of Makariev Hermitage in the Kostroma district, by the Shachebalsky mill on the Pisma River, in the church of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is a chapel dedicated to Saint Paul, the wonderworker of Obnora, with a domed roof. the same chapel the tomb of Saint Makarios is covered with a black cloth, over the middle of which a cross is suspended." following miracle occurred at the grave of Saint Makarios. the end of the XVIII century, the church burnt down, and a wooden structure was set up over the Saint's grave; in the place where this wooden structure was located, not only did they fail to notice the burning wood and coals, but the ashes as well; and the whole area was covered with an extraordinary dew. the fire, a curious person wanted to open the tomb to see what was there, and he was punished with blindness for his temerity. present, the Saint's relics rest beneath the floor. On the tomb is an icon of Saint Makarios, and his staff lies on top of the cloth. A prayer to the Saint, dating from 1750, has been preserved as well. Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Paul of Obnora, a famed disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, was born at Moscow in the year 1317. his youth he distinguished himself by his piety and kindliness towards the poor and suffering. rich parents prepared him for a secular life, but at twenty-two years of age he secretly left his parental home and received tonsure at the Nativity monastery on the Volga (in the Yaroslav diocese). there Paul transferred to the Holy Trinity monastery to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, spending several years with him as his disciple, obeying the holy Elder in all things. the blessing of Saint Sergius, he settled a short distance from the monastery in a separate cell, where he spent fifteen years as a hermit. asked the blessing of Saint Sergius to go off into the wilderness for a quiet and solitary life, Saint Paul wandered about for a long while, seeking a place of solitude. He wandered a great deal in the wilderness. spent time with Saint Abraham of Chukhloma (July 20) finally, he remained in the Komel forest. the Gryazovitsa River, in the hollow of an old linden tree, the monk built a small cell and dwelt there for three years in complete silence, “not giving his body rest, that he might receive future rest.” he moved on to the River Nurma, where he built a hut and dug a well, spending his days in vigil and prayer. days out of the week he went without food, and only on Saturday and Sunday did he partake of some bread and water. news about the hermit spread abroad, and those wishing spiritual guidance began coming to him. his love for the solitary life, Saint Paul never refused anyone spiritual consolation and guidance. was also visited by Saint Sergius of Nurma (October 7), sought solitude with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, who also spent his ascetic life in these places. the blessing of Saint Sergius and the agreement of Metropolitan Photius, Saint Paul built the Holy Trinity church in 1414, which a monastery sprang up (later called the Monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora). written a strict monastic Rule for the brethren, Saint Paul entrusted the guidance of the new monastery to his disciple Alexis, while he himself continued as before to live in a solitary cell on a hill. remained a responsive and good counsellor for anyone needing his help. Paul died at 112 years of age. final words were, “Brethren, have love one for another and keep to the rule of the monastic community.” Life of the saint was written in about the year 1546, and his glorification occurred in 1547.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1350-1375, Saint, Abraham of Galich
Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1350-1375, Saint, Abraham of Galich Paisiev Monastery of St Abraham, 1350, Chukhloma Icon of Mother of God; Icon of the Mother of God œChukhloma from Galich, Commemorated on July 20; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1350, Chukhoma Icon found in a tree, Jesus, Galich, Kostroma
Russia, Vologda, 1350, Chukhoma Icon found in a tree, Jesus, Galich, Kostroma ; Chukhloma Icon of the Mother of God of Galich appeared in the year 1350 to Saint Abraham of Galich, who came there from the north for ascetical labors with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. On the wild shores of the Galich lake near the large mountain, hidden in the dense forest, he turned with prayer to the Mother of God, asking Her blessing for his endeavors. After completing his prayer the saint sat down to rest, and suddenly a bright light appeared on the nearby mountainside and he heard a voice: “Abraham, come up the mountain, where there is an icon of My Mother.” monk went up the mountain where the light shone, and indeed found an icon of the Mother of God with the Infant on a tree. With tenderness and in gratitude to God, the holy ascetic took the revealed icon and, strengthened by prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos, he built a chapel at that place, in which he put the icon. a certain time the Galich prince Demetrius Feodorovich, learned about the Elder’s trip, and asked him to bring the icon. Saint Abraham rowed across the Galich lake in a boat and, accompanied by clergy and a throng of people, he took the wonderworking icon to the cathedral church of the city of Galich. this day a large number of the sick were healed by this icon. When Saint Abraham told about the appearance of the icon, the Prince offered money to build a monastery. a church was built in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, around which a monastery grew. Saint Abraham founded several more monasteries, the last being founded was the Chukhloma, not far from the city of Chukhloma, from the name of this monastery the ascetic was named “of Chukhloma,” and the wonderworking icon became known as the Chukhloma Icon of Galich. icon is also commemorated on May 28, July 4, and August 15. Galich (Lake Galich); Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Martyr and Confessor Michael the Wonderworker of Chernigov, Commemorated September 20 ; Venerable Gregory the Abbot of Pelsheme and Wonderworker of Vologda, Commemorated September 30 ; Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Saint John of Galesh, Commemorated on October 21; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1369-1444, Saint Macarius of Zheltovod and Unzha
Macarius Monestary at Yellow Lake (Volga River); Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated September 17; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Macarius of Zheltovod and Unzha was born in the year 1349 at Nizhni-Novgorod into a pious family. At twelve years of age he secretly left his parents and accepted monastic tonsure at the Nizhni-Novgorod Caves monastery under Saint Dionysius (June 26). With all the intensity of his youthful soul he gave himself over to the work of salvation. He stood out among the brethren for his extremely strict fasting and precise fulfillment of the monastic rule. parents of Saint Macarius only learned three years later where he had gone. His father went to him and tearfully besought his son merely that he would come forth and show himself. Saint Macarius spoke with his father through a wall, saying that he would see him in the future life. “Extend your hand, at least,” implored the father. The son fulfilled this small request and the father, having kissed his son’s hand, returned home. by fame, the humble Macarius set off for the shores of the River Volga, and here he pursued asceticism near the waters of Yellow Lake. Here by firm determination and patience he overcame the abuse of the Enemy of salvation. Lovers of solitude gathered to Saint Macarius, and in 1435 (at 86?) he organized a monastery for them in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. also he began to preach Christianity to the surrounding Cheremis and Chuvash peoples, and he baptized both Mohammedans and pagans in the lake, which received its name from the saint. When the Kazan Tatars destroyed the monastery in 1439, they took Saint Macarius captive. Out of respect for his piety and charitable love, the Khan released the saint from captivity and freed nearly 400 Christians with him. But in return, Saint Macarius promised not to settle by Yellow Lake. Macarius reverently buried those killed at his monastery, and he went 200 versts to the Galich border. During the time of this resettlement all those on the way were fed in miraculous manner through the prayers of the saint. Having arrived at the city of Unzha, Saint Macarius set up a cross 15 versts from the city, and built a cell on the shores of Lake Unzha. Here he founded a new monastery. During the fifth year of his life at Lake Unzha, Saint Macarius took sick and reposed at age 95. yet alive, Saint Macarius was granted a gift: he healed a blind and demon-afflicted girl. After the death of the monk, many received healing from his relics. The monks built a temple over his grave, and established a cenobitic rule at the monastery. 1522, Tatars fell upon Unzha and wanted to destroy the silver reliquary in the Makariev monastery, but they fell blind. In a panic, they took to flight. Many of them drowned in the Unzha. In 1532, through the prayers of Saint Macarius, the city of Soligalich was saved from the Tatars. In gratitude, the inhabitants built a chapel in the cathedral church in honor of the saint. More than 50 people received healing from grievous infirmities through the prayers of Saint Macarius. This was certified by a commission sent by Patriarch Philaret in 1619. Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1442, Makaryev Icon, unknown light, angelic refrain, Icon s by radiance, cell-icon
Russia, Vologda, 1442, Makaryev Icon; Makariev Directress Icon of the Mother of God appeared during the reign of Prince Basil the Dark (1425-1462) to Saint Macarius the Wonderworker, who labored in asceticism on the desolate shores of the River Unzha. September 17, 1442 at about the third hour of the morning, when Saint Macarius was finishing his usual morning Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, his cell was illumined suddenly by an unknown light. The monk became confused in spirit and fervently began to pray. the cell walls he heard the angelic refrain: “Hail, Full of Grace, O Virgin Mother!” With fear and astonishment the monk went out from his cell and on the northwest horizon he saw the icon of the Mother of God, surrounded by a luminous radiance. icon approached towards the cell of the ascetic. With joyful trembling the monk fell to the ground and cried out: “Hail, Mother of God! Hail, Ever-Flowing Fountain issuing salvation to all the world and assuring protection and intercession to all the land of Galicia!” reverently took up the icon and placed it in his cell, thus it also came to be named the “Cell-Icon.” Afterwards, the disciples of the monk gave it the title of “Makariev.” On the place of the appearance of the holy icon a monastery was founded, and was also named Makariev. Copies of the Makariev Icon of the Mother of God were made, which became as renowned as the original. Makaryev on the Unzha River; Macarius of the Unza; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh, Commemorated November 23 ; Venerable Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, Commemorated on January 19 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1475-1537, Cornelius of Komel, 3rd monastic Rule, orphanage, Anthony visions, many disciples
Russia, Vologda, 1475-1537, Cornelius of Komel Monastery, Kostroma, heavy chains, copying, White Lake, Rostov, Novgorod, Tver, 3rd monastic Rule, charity, orphanage, Anthony visions, many disciples Venerable Cornelius, Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Cornelius of Komel was descended from the boyar (noble) family Kriukov. His brother Lukian served at the court of the Great Prince of Moscow. When Lukian, who was getting old, decided to go to the monastery of Saint Cyril of White Lake, he was followed by Cornelius, who longed for the solitary life from a young age. he was tonsured, the young Cornelius began his monastic endeavors with a difficult obedience: he wore heavy chains in the bakery. In his spare time he occupied himself with copying church books. Because of his love for solitude, Saint Cornelius later left the White Lake monastery, and he visited Rostov. Novgorod, Saint Gennadius (December 4) attempted to hold on to him, but the ascetic settled in a desolate spot near Novgorod. When people began to visit here also, he moved to the Tver Sabbatiev wilderness monastery. Later, in 1497, he settled in the Komel forest, not far from Vologda, where he built a cell. Monks began to gather around the cell of Saint Cornelius. In 1501 he built a wooden church in honor of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. In that year Metropolitan Simon ordained him as hieromonk. 1512, when the number of brethren had grown, the saint built a stone church and he compiled a Rule for the brethren, based on the Rules of Saints Joseph of Volokolamsk and Nilus of Sora. This was the third monastic Rule written by Russian saints. Cornelius of Komel was distinguished by his charity toward the unfortunate, and during a famine he built an orphanage in the monastery courtyard. Because of his love for the poor and orphaned, Saint Cornelius was often granted visions of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), for whom he had a special reverence. He constructed a church at his monastery in honor of this great ascetic. saint’s strictness of life provoked some of the brethren to grumbling, and Saint Cornelius was compelled to leave the monastery. He settled at Lake Sursk, 70 versts from his monastery. At times he also lived at the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra. Interceding for the monks of the Korniliev monastery, Great Prince Basil Ivanovich urged the saint to return to his own monastery. The ascetic gave in, and having returned to his own monastery, he transferred its guidance to his disciple Laurence and shut himself in his cell. a Tatar incursion into the Vologda region Saint Cornelius went with the monks to the outskirts of White Lake. The saint died at the age of eighty-two on May 19, 1537. Many disciples of Saint Cornelius were also glorified for their holiness of life: Saints Gennadius of Liubimograd (January 23), Cyril of New Lake (February 4), Herodion of Iloezersk (September 28), Adrian of Poshekhonye (March 5), Laurence and Cassian of Komel (May 16). commemoration of Saint Cornelius (May 19) was established on January 25, 1600 by Patriarch Job and a council of bishops. The Life of the saint was written by his disciple Nathaniel in the year 1589. There is a service and an encomium to the saint, and the Rule of Saint Cornelius has been preserved. Cornelius is also commemorated at the Synaxis of the Saints of Vologda (Third Sunday after Pentecost); and at the Synaxis of the Saints of Tver (the Sunday after June 28). Komel Monastery;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1550-1597, Therapon oMonza, Kostroma, Theroponov M n after him, prophet, fMoscow
Russia, Vologda, 1550-1597, Therapon oMonza, Kostroma 25 Versts from Galich, at Chukhloma Lake, monk at River Monza, fMoscow tKostroma, tMonza wAdrian&Paphnutius fObnora, asceticism till life end, blessed tWithdraw forest&prayed each day, each night transcribed spiritual useful books, emulated Basil oMoscow, prophecied famine, Theraponov monastery named after him; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated on December 12; Therapon of Monza was a monk in the monastery of Saint Adrian (May 5) at the River Monza. monk began his ascetic deeds in Moscow, and then transferred to the city of Kostroma at the Elevation of the Cross monastery, and was tonsured there. pious monks Adrian and Paphnutius, from the monastery of Saint Paul of Obnora (January 10), seeking solitude, moved to the Monza and founded a monastery 25 versts from Galich. Therapon transferred to this monastery, where he labored in asceticism until the end of his life. day, with the blessing of the igumen, he withdrew into a forest thicket and prayed. night he read and transcribed copies of spiritually useful books. his life he emulated Blessed Basil of Moscow (August 2), whom he called his friend, although personally he never saw him. during his life, Saint Therapon was glorified with a gift of wonderworking. his death he predicted a year of famine (1601). surrendered his soul to God in the year 1597. The monastery at the River Monza was called after him the Theraponov.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1551, Theodore Icon, Luke, Gorodets chapel, T Stratelates, in tree, Nevsky, copies
Russia, Vologda, 1551, Theodore Icon; to Tradition, his elder brother, Saint George (February 4), had found the icon in an old wooden chapel near the city of Gorodets. Later, the Gorodets monastery of Saint Theodore was built on this spot. When the citizens of Gorodets fled the city at the approach of Khan they did not have time to take the Icon with them. 1239 the residents of Kostroma saw the Icon being carried through their city by a radiant figure who resembed Saint Theodore Stratelates. The next day the Icon was found in a tree by Prince Basil of Kostroma, Saint Alexander Nevsky’s younger brother, while he was hunting in the forest. The Icon was placed in the church of Saint Theodore Stratelates, and many miracles took place before it. Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated July 28 ; Kostroma Hodegetria Icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1672 on the wall of the southwest tower of the Kostroma Theophany monastery. In 1779 a great conflagration occurred at the monastery, and the tower was all enveloped by flames, but the holy Icon of the Mother of God did not suffer from the fire. In the year 1824 a church was built at the tower. - Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; August 16 we commemorate the miraculous finding of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Saint Theodore. According to Tradition, the Theodore Icon of the Mother of God was painted by the Evangelist Luke, and resembles the famous Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. icon received its name from Saint Alexander Nevsky’s father Great Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich (+ 1246), who in holy Baptism was named Theodore in honor of Saint Theodore Stratelates (February 8). to Tradition, his elder brother, Saint George (February 4), had found the icon in an old wooden chapel near the city of Gorodets. Later, the Gorodets monastery of Saint Theodore was built on this spot. When the citizens of Gorodets fled the city at the approach of Khan they did not have time to take the Icon with them. 1239 the residents of Kostroma saw the Icon being carried through their city by a radiant figure who resembed Saint Theodore Stratelates. The next day the Icon was found in a tree by Prince Basil of Kostroma, Saint Alexander Nevsky’s younger brother, while he was hunting in the forest. The Icon was placed in the church of Saint Theodore Stratelates, and many miracles took place before it. Yaroslav-Theodore became the Great Prince of Vladimir after his brother Saint George perished in battle with the Mongols at the Sita River. He gave the icon which he inherited from his brother to his own son, Saint Alexander Nevsky. wonderworking Theodore Icon of the Mother of God was constantly with Saint Alexander, and he often prayed before it. After Saint Alexander Nevsky died on November 14, 1263 at the monastery founded by his father, the icon was taken by his younger brother Basil. copies of the Kostroma Theodore Icon were made, and one of the first was commissioned and brought to Moscow by Tsar Michael’s mother, the nun Martha. From the second half of the seventeenth century, various copies of the Theodore Icon were enlarged with scenes depicting events from the history of the wonderworking icon. Theodore Icon is two-sided. On the reverse side is the image of the holy Great Martyr Paraskevḗ, depicted in the splendid attire of a princess. It is believed that the image of Paraskevḗ on the reverse of the icon is connected with the wife of Saint Alexander Nevsky. first Romanov tsar was acclaimed as sovereign before the Theodore Icon in 1613. The Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos of Saint Theodore is also commemorated on March 14. Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka, Commemorated on September 23; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; "œMyrrh-Bearing" Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1569, Translation Tikhon oKostroms's relics, healing began at grave, incorrupt
Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1569, Translation of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), healing began at grave, incorrupt, igumen struck blind, repented, recovered, 70 posthumous miracles; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Translation of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Commemorated on June 26; the year 1569 the healing of many sick persons began at the tomb of Saint Tikhon of Lukhov, his holy relics were found to be incorrupt. Igumen Constantine, who uncovered the relics, was struck blind. repenting and then recovering his sight, he placed Saint Tikhon’s relics back into the ground. veneration of Saint Tikhon dates from this time. Life with a description of 70 posthumous miracles was compiled in the year 1649. Tikhon of Lukhov is also commemorated on June 16 (his blessed repose in 1503).

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1584, Simon of Yurievets, Kostroma, Fool f C, fasting black skin, mistreaters prayer, clairvoyance
Russia, Kostroma, 1584, Simon of Yurievets District, Kostroma (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 8.6), Fool for Christ, black skin f fasting, prayer for mistreaters, clairvoyance, killed by commander who did not know him, but honored him with funeral; Yurievets District; Volga Region; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4; Simon of Yurievets was born in the city of Yurievets in the Povolzhsk or Volga region. by his parents, the saint took upon himself the exploit of foolishness for Christ. Both winter and summer he went barefoot, dressed only in a shirt, so that his skin became blackened and withered from fasting. people often were cruel to him, sometimes beating him. The holy fool never complained, but prayed for those who mistreated him. Simon was fond of praying on the porches of various churches. ascetic exploit of self-denial cleansed his soul, and he received from God the gift of clairvoyance: foresaw many things and predicted the future. Contemporaries, mentioning his name, beheld various miraculous signs. before his death, the saint went to the house of the military commander Theodore Petelin. not knowing the saint, in a fit of anger gave orders to beat him. Saint Simon fell grievously ill. He summoned a priest, made his confession, received the Holy Mysteries of Christ and commended his soul to God. The commander later repented of his sin. city gathered for the saint’s funeral, and the body of Blessed Simon was buried in Theophany monastery. This occurred on November 4, 1584. the year 1635, Patriarch Joasaph ordered the Theophany monastery’s Igumen Dionysius to compile an account of the life and miracles of Blessed Simon and gave a blessing to paint his icon. The Feast of Blessed Simon was established in the year 1635.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1624, Igritsa Icon, left neglected, shone w bright hues, as newly painted
Igritsa, not far from Kostroma, Pesochna River Mouth; Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated July 28 ; Holy Igritsa Icon of the Mother of God appeared in the year 1624 in Igritsa at the River Pesochna not far from the city of Kostroma. Local peasants found the icon in an old half-ruined church, for fifty years it was left neglected after a deadly plague. The icon stood in the altar and shone with bright hues, as though newly painted. the first service of thanksgiving served in front of this holy icon, a boyar’s (nobleman’s) blind son Emilian gained his sight. Then four devout Christians stayed to live around the desolate church and took monastic vows. At the place of the appearance of the icon of the Mother of God there afterwards was built a new church and a monastic community emerged.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1635, Icon of Slovenka, Kostroma, Vologda, hunter discovers church, rotten utensils, but new icon
Russia, Vologda, 1635, Icon of Slovenka, Kostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3), hunter discovers small old church, rotten utensils, but unharmed altar icon, monastery afterwards; Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka, Commemorated on September 23; Slovenka Icon of the Mother of God manifested itself on September 23, 1635 at the village of Slovenka, Kostroma district. certain hunter while hunting by chance discovered a small rickety church, overgrown with moss. went inside and saw that all the church utensils had rotted with time, except for the altar icon of the Mother of God, which was perfectly unharmed. monastery was afterwards built at this place.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1647, Myrrh-Bearing Icon, of T, found lying on ground, then in tree, miracles, M-B monastery
Russia, Kostroma, 1647, Myrrh-Bearing Icon, of Tsarevokokshaisk, Kostroma, Vologda (Malaya Kokshaga River 1, near Kazan), lying on ground, became invisible, unseen force holding it in tree, miracles, carried to T, then Moscow, then back, Myrrh-Bearing monastery, MOG depicted w Myrrh-Bearing Women; Tsarevokokshaisk ; œMyrrh-Bearing Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1; “Myrrh-Bearing” Icon of the Mother of God of Tsarevokokshaisk (in the province of Kazan) appeared to the peasant Andrew Ivanov on May 1, 1647 near Bolshaya Kuznetsa, fifteen versts from the city of Tsarevokokshaisk in the Kazan region. Working in the field, Andrew noticed an icon lying on the ground and wanted to pick it up, but the icon became invisible. The astonished peasant, looking around, noticed the icon in a tree, supported by an unseen force. He prayed and took the icon home, where it was glorified by miracles. thronged to the icon from all the surrounding villages. They carried the image to the city of Tsarevokokshaisk, and later to Moscow, and after a while, they returned home with it. A monastery was built at the place of its appearance. It is called “Myrrh-Bearing” because the Mother of God is depicted with the Myrrh-Bearing Women.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1779, Kostroma Icon survives fire at Theophany monastery
Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, 1779, Kostroma Icon survives fire at Theophany monastery; Kostroma Hodēgḗtria Icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1672 on the wall of the southwest tower of the Kostroma Theophany monastery. In 1779 a great conflagration occurred at the monastery, and the tower was all enveloped by flames, but the holy Icon of the Mother of God did not suffer from the fire. In the year 1824 a church was built at the tower. Kostroma Hodegetria Icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1672 on the wall of the southwest tower of the Kostroma Theophany monastery. In 1779 a great conflagration occurred at the monastery, and the tower was all enveloped by flames, but the holy Icon of the Mother of God did not suffer from the fire. In the year 1824 a church was built at the tower. Theophany Convent and monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated on July 28 ; Kostroma Hodēgḗtria Icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1672 on the wall of the southwest tower of the Kostroma Theophany monastery. In 1779 a great conflagration occurred at the monastery, and the tower was all enveloped by flames, but the holy Icon of the Mother of God did not suffer from the fire. In the year 1824 a church was built at the tower. Kostroma Hodegetria Icon of the Mother of God was painted in 1672 on the wall of the southwest tower of the Kostroma Theophany monastery. In 1779 a great conflagration occurred at the monastery, and the tower was all enveloped by flames, but the holy Icon of the Mother of God did not suffer from the fire. In the year 1824 a church was built at the tower. Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4 ;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.3, Kostroma River Folder, Chukhloma, Vyoksa, Obnora Rivers

Kostroma (Pisma) River

Kostroma (Pisma) River Source (along the border)

Kostroma (Pisma) River 1 (Soligalich)

Soligalich, Kostroma (Kostroma (Pisma) River 1)
Soligalich; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated on July 28 ;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.3, Kostroma River 1, Chukhloma River Folder, Chukhloma Lake

Chukhloma River (drains northwest, aka River Monza thru Chukhloma Lake)

Chukhloma River Source (Chukhloma Lake , Kostroma Forest)

Chukhloma River 1 (Chukhloma Lake)

Chukhloma, Kostroma (Chukhloma Lake)
Chukhloma (Chukhloma Lake) Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Martyr and Confessor Michael the Wonderworker of Chernigov, Commemorated September 20 ; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

Monza, Kostroma 25 Versts from Galich, at Chukhloma Lake
Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated on December 12;

Theraponov Monasteery, Monza, Kostroma 25 Versts from Galich, at Chukhloma Lake, 1597
Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated on December 12;

Chukhloma River Mouth (Kostroma River 1)

Kostroma (Pisma) River 2 (near Galich and Chukhom Lake)

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.3, Kostroma River 2, Vyoksa River Folder, Galich Salt Mining Center

Vyoksa River

Vyoksa River Source (Lake Galich, Kostroma Forest)

Vyoksa River 1 (Galich Lake)

Galich, Kostroma (Salt Mining Center, Vyoksa River 1, Galich Lake) Chukhoma Icon in a tree, Jesus
Galich (Lake Galich); Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Chukhloma Icon of the Mother of God of Galich appeared in the year 1350 to Saint Abraham of Galich, who came there from the north for ascetical labors with the blessing of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. On the wild shores of the Galich lake near the large mountain, hidden in the dense forest, he turned with prayer to the Mother of God, asking Her blessing for his endeavors. After completing his prayer the saint sat down to rest, and suddenly a bright light appeared on the nearby mountainside and he heard a voice: “Abraham, come up the mountain, where there is an icon of My Mother.” monk went up the mountain where the light shone, and indeed found an icon of the Mother of God with the Infant on a tree. With tenderness and in gratitude to God, the holy ascetic took the revealed icon and, strengthened by prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos, he built a chapel at that place, in which he put the icon. a certain time the Galich prince Demetrius Feodorovich, learned about the Elder’s trip, and asked him to bring the icon. Saint Abraham rowed across the Galich lake in a boat and, accompanied by clergy and a throng of people, he took the wonderworking icon to the cathedral church of the city of Galich. this day a large number of the sick were healed by this icon. When Saint Abraham told about the appearance of the icon, the Prince offered money to build a monastery. a church was built in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, around which a monastery grew. Saint Abraham founded several more monasteries, the last being founded was the Chukhloma, not far from the city of Chukhloma, from the name of this monastery the ascetic was named “of Chukhloma,” and the wonderworking icon became known as the Chukhloma Icon of Galich. icon is also commemorated on May 28, July 4, and August 15. Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Martyr and Confessor Michael the Wonderworker of Chernigov, Commemorated September 20 ; Venerable Gregory the Abbot of Pelsheme and Wonderworker of Vologda, Commemorated September 30 ; Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Saint John of Galesh, Commemorated on October 21; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Large Mountain with a forest near Galich Lake
Icon of the Mother of God œChukhloma from Galich, Commemorated on July 20 ;

Galich Lake, Kostroma
Galich or Chukhom Lake; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Martyr and Confessor Michael the Wonderworker of Chernigov, Commemorated September 20 ; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Paisiev Monastery of St Paisiev, 1350, Chukhloma Icon of Mother of God
Paisiev Monastery of St Abraham, 1350, Chukhloma Icon of Mother of God; monastery of St Abraham Galich; Icon of the Mother of God œChukhloma from Galich, Commemorated on July 20; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ;

Abraham Monastery of St Abraham, 1350, Chukhloma Icon of Mother of God
Paisiev Monastery of St Abraham, 1350, Chukhloma Icon of Mother of God; monastery of St Abraham Galich; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂœChukhlomaÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ from Galich, Commemorated on July 20; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ;

Vyoksa River Mouth (Buy, Kostroma River 2)

Kostroma (Pisma) River 3 (Obnora, Obnora River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.3, Kostroma River 3, Obnora River Folder

Obnora River

Obnora River Source (Komel Forest)
Komel Forest ;

Obnora River 1 (Nurma River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga 8.3, Kostroma 3, Obnora River 1, Nurma River Folder, Commanded Grove

Nurma River

Nurma (Gryazovetsk) River 1

Korniliyevo-Komelsky Monastery ruins (St Arsenius' Komel Monastery) 1530
Korniliyevo-Komelsky Monastery ruins, 1530 (St Arsenius' Komel Monastery); Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24;

Gryazovetsk District, Kostroma
Gryazovetsk District ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated on February 4 ;

Gryazovetsky District
Gryazovetsky District;

Nurma (Gryazovetsk) River 2 (Komel Monastery)

Komel Monastery, Kostroma (Nurma River 2), Vologda, 1414
Komel Monastery; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21; St Philip the Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25;

Pavlo-Obnorsky Monastery, Kostroma (Nurma River 2) 1414
Pavlo-Obnorsky Monastery; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Sergius the Abbot of Nurma and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Vologda, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25;

Commanded Grove, Komel Forest, Kostroma
Commanded Grove is the portion of Komel Forest that Sylvester commanded that it should not be cut down. Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25;

River Eda Mouth (River Nurma 2)
St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19;

Komel Forest, Kostroma, Vologda
Komel Forest, Vologda; Pavlo-Obnorsky Monastery; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; St Philip the Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Nurma (Gryazovetsk) River Mouth (Obnora River 1)
Nurma River; Venerable Sergius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves, Commemorated on October 7;

Nurma, Kostroma (Nurma River Mouth, Obnora River 1)
Nurma River; Venerable Sergius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Sergius the Abbot of Nurma and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Vologda, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ;

Obnora River 2 (Obnora)

Obnora, Kostroma, Vologda (Obnora River, Kostroma River 3)
Obnora, Vologda Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated January 10 ; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

Obnora River Mouth (Kostroma River 3)

Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth (Kostroma, Volga River 8.3)

Kostroma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3)
Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Lord at Moscow, Commemorated on July 10; Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; Martyr Agathonicus of Nicomedia, and others who suffered under Maximian, Commemorated on August 22; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated on September 17 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka, Commemorated on September 23; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Venerable Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, Commemorated on January 19 ; Synaxis of the Saints of Kostroma, Commemorated on January 23 ; Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma, Commemorated January 23 ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra, Commemorated on March 31; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable James the Abbot of Zhelezny Bor, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; "œMyrrh-Bearing" Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Venerable Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Commemorated on June 16; Translation of the relics of Saint Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Commemorated on June 26; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Pisma, Vologda (Kostroma (Pisma) River Mouth, Volga River 8.3)
Kostroma, and Kostroma Region; The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Lord at Moscow, Commemorated on July 10; Icon of the Mother of God "Chukhloma" from Galich, Commemorated July 20 ; Repose of the Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhom Lake, and Disciple of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated July 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on August 16; Martyr Agathonicus of Nicomedia, and others who suffered under Maximian, Commemorated on August 22; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on August 24; Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated on September 17 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka, Commemorated on September 23; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Slovenka; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of Monza, Commemorated December 12 ; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; Venerable Paul the Abbot of Obnora, Vologda, Commemorated on January 10 ; Venerable Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, Commemorated on January 19 ; Synaxis of the Saints of Kostroma, Commemorated on January 23 ; Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma, Commemorated January 23 ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra, Commemorated on March 31; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable James the Abbot of Zhelezny Bor, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15; Repose of St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on March 31; Venerable James the Abbot of Zheleznoborov, Commemorated on April 11; Venerable Sylvester the Abbot of Obnora, Commemorated on April 25; ; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15; St Jonah the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on June 15; Venerable Tikhon of Luchov, Kostroma, Commemorated on June 16; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Igritsa (Kostroma River Mouth) icon left neglected after a plague, shone w bright hues, as newly painted
Igritsa, not far from Kostroma, Pesochna River Mouth; Icon of the Mother of God of Igritsa, Commemorated July 28 ; Holy Igritsa Icon of the Mother of God appeared in the year 1624 in Igritsa at the River Pesochna not far from the city of Kostroma. Local peasants found the icon in an old half-ruined church, for fifty years it was left neglected after a deadly plague. The icon stood in the altar and shone with bright hues, as though newly painted. the first service of thanksgiving served in front of this holy icon, a boyar’s (nobleman’s) blind son Emilian gained his sight. Then four devout Christians stayed to live around the desolate church and took monastic vows. At the place of the appearance of the icon of the Mother of God there afterwards was built a new church and a monastic community emerged.

Hypasian monestary, Kostroma, 1330
Hypasian monestary; Hypasians; Martyr Agathonicus of Nicomedia, and others who suffered under Maximian, Commemorated August 22 ; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated November 16;

Theophany monastery, Kostroma (Volga River 8.3) 1400
Theophany Convent and monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated on July 28 ; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4 ;

Kostroma, Theodore, or Fyodorovskaya Icon Location
Kostroma, St Theodore, or Fyodorovskaya Icon Location; Theophany Convent and monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Kostroma, Commemorated on July 28 ; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14;

Makariev Transfiguration monastery, Kostroma, Pisma, 1330
Makariev Transfiguration monastery, near Kostroma; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Pisma, Commemorated January 10 ; St Hypatius of Gangra; St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra, Commemorated on March 31;

Ipatiev monastery, near Kostroma, 1330
Ipatiev monastery, near Kostroma; The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Lord at Moscow, Commemorated on July 10; St Hypatius of Gangra, Commemorated November 16 ; St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra, Commemorated on March 31 ;

Liubimograd and Kostroma
Liubimograd and Kostroma;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.4, Gridenka River Folder, Nerekhta

River Gridenka

Nerekhta, Kostroma, Yaroslav, Rostov (River Gridenka, near Volga River 8.4)
Nerekhta; Venerable Pachomius the Abbot of Nerekhta, Commemorated on May 15;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 8.6, Unzha River Folder, Unzha and Makaryev

Unzha River

Unzha River Source (along the border)

Unzha River Published Source (a confluence)
Unzha River; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha;

Unzha River 2 (Makaryev)

Makaryev (Macarius), Kostroma (Unzha River 2, Volga River 8.6)
Makaryev on the Unzha River; Macarius of the Unza; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh, Commemorated November 23 ; Venerable Macarius the Roman of Novgorod, Commemorated on January 19 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Unzha River Mouth (Yurievets, Volga River 8.6)

Unzha, Kostroma (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 8.6)
Unzha (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 9) Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Yurievets, Kostroma (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 8.6)
Yurievets; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated on November 4 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Yurievets District, Kostroma (Unzha River Mouth, Volga River 8.6)
Yurievets District; Volga Region; Blessed Simon of Yurievets, Commemorated November 4; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 9, Kerzhenets River Folder, Yellow Lake, Zheltovod

Nizhegorod District, Kostroma (Oka, Volga, Kerzhenets, and Vetluga Rivers)
Nizhegorod Oblast; St John the Bishop of Suzdal, Commemorated October 15 ;

Kerzhenets River

Kerzhenets River Source (along the border)

Kerzhenets River 1 (Miracle of the Moose)
Miracle of the Moose ; Macarius' Miracle of the Moose is a miracle associated with the name of Venerable Macarius of the Yellow Water Lake and the Unzha (1349-1444), a Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is thought to have occurred in June 1439 in the woodlands of what today is Semyonov District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. account of the miracle in the Life of Venerable Macarius[edit] the invasion of Russia by the Khan Olug Moxammat of Kazan in 1439, Zheltovodsky (Yellow Lake) Monastery of Holy Trinity was destroyed. Venerable Macarius, the founder of the monastery, was taken prisoner along with a few other survivors. After meeting with Macarius, the khan was so impressed by the nonagenarian abbot's piety and love of his neighbor, that he released him and his disciples, on the condition that they leave the Yellow Lake site. Yellow Lake (which was located at the fall of the Kerzhenets into the Volga) being too perilously close to the invasion route taken by the Kazan Khanate armies invading Russian principalities and vice versa, the released survivors decided to relocate a few hundred kilometers to the north, into the fastness of the Galich forests, which are located along the Unzha River in what today is Kostroma Oblast. Taking the easy route along the Volga would not be a safe thing to do in this year of war; so the Saint and his followers choose to travel through the dense woodlands and swamps of the Kerzhenets basin — the land which is even today is almost deserted by people. a few days of travel, the monks ran out of food. One day they somehow managed to capture a moose[1] (some later sources say that the moose had been trapped "at a narrow place", perhaps between trees[2]). The followers of Macarius wanted to slaughter and eat the animal. But as this was the time of the Fast of the Holy Apostles, Venerable Macarius prohibited them to do that. Instead, he told them to cut off the moose's right ear and to release the animal. He told them that they only need to wait for three days, until the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and the moose will be theirs. "Don't be aggrieved", said Macarius, " but pray to the Lord. He who fed the people of Israel in the desert with manna for 40 years, can also feed you these days in a manner invisible. Have a strong faith in Him who fed five thousand people, not counting women and children, with five loaves and two fish!" the next three days of the fast the travellers marched along without fatigue. No one died of starvation; no one even felt hunger or thought of food. the Feast day of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Venerable Macarius went away from his companions and praised the Lord, praying to Him that His people may be fed as had been the people of Israel in the desert or the five thousand people in the days of Apostles. When Macarius returned to his brethren, they saw the moose with no right ear approaching them. And this time, the animal was not wild: it behaved as if it was tame. the dinner of bonfire-roasted venison, the travellers praised the Lord for His great kindness. Venerable Macarius told his companions not to worry about food anymore, but rely on God Who will give them food and everything else they need. Life of Venerable Macarius does not tell us whether everyone who had left the Yellow Lake with him reached the Unzha alive. But it is said that God had protected them from hunger and from wild beasts during their travel, delivering moose, deer, and other game into their hands. Commemoration of the miracle[edit] Kontakion of the Hymn for the Feast of Venerable Macarius (July 25 Julian calendar) refers to this miracle when it says of Macarius: "You were revealed as the second Moses, O Venerable One. For he divided the sea with a staff, You have conquered the passions like Amalek, And you passed through the impassable wilderness with an unwavering mind, And in it you performed great wonders through your prayers. You abundantly fed the hungry people."[3] of the Miracle of the Moose in Pechersky Ascension Monastery. Note the clipped left ear of the animal: presumably, the fresco depicts the moment when the moose that had been marked by Macarius in this way returned to the Saint and his party The Miracle of the Moose appears on some of the icons of Venerable Macarius, sometimes as the main topic of the icon, sometimes as one of the episodes. It is also the topic of one of the new frescoes in the Refectory section of the Ascension Cathedral of Pechersky Ascension Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod Skete[edit] Kerzhenets River woodlands, where the Miracle of the Moose purportedly happened, became in the late 17th century one of the main areas of refuge for the Old Believers. According to their legend, the main community of the Kerzhenets Old Believers, known as the Olenevsky Skete (Russian: Оленевский скит) had been founded soon after the Miracle of the Moose by some of the monks expelled from Venerable Macarius' Yellow Waters Monastery, at the site where the animal was captured by the Venerable's prayers. The skete's name comes from the Russian Russian: Олень (olen), which means "deer", thus commemorating the miracle. It is said that during the Raskol two hundred years later the Skete's hermits rejected Nikon's reforms, thus making it the center of attraction for Old Believer refugees from other parts of the country, who then founded numerous other sketes in the area.[4] Skete was one of the centers of the so-called Beglopopovtsy ("those who accepted the fleeing priests"), the school of Old Believers who thought that, since the Old Believers had no bishops of their own who could ordain priest, it was acceptable for them to accept priests who had been ordained by the established church but later left it for the Old Believier sketes. It is reported that the Skete was mostly destroyed during one of the Old Believer suppression campaigns in 1737, but restored after Catherine II's "amnesty" of 1762. It was known as a women's skete, with 49 nuns reported as living there at the time of its official closre in 1854, pursuant to Nicholas I anti-skete executive order of 1853. A number of nuns in fact continued to live at the site long after the official disbandment.[4] former skete is now known as the village of Bolshoye Olenevo, and is located 24 km south-east of the town of Semyonov (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast). It remains the site of pilgrimage for the Old Believers of the area.[4] Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ;

Miracle of the Moose, Macarius prays for food and tame moose walks into camp
Miracle of the Moose ; Macarius' Miracle of the Moose is a miracle associated with the name of Venerable Macarius of the Yellow Water Lake and the Unzha (1349-1444), a Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is thought to have occurred in June 1439 in the woodlands of what today is Semyonov District of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. account of the miracle in the Life of Venerable Macarius[edit] the invasion of Russia by the Khan Olug Moxammat of Kazan in 1439, Zheltovodsky (Yellow Lake) Monastery of Holy Trinity was destroyed. Venerable Macarius, the founder of the monastery, was taken prisoner along with a few other survivors. After meeting with Macarius, the khan was so impressed by the nonagenarian abbot's piety and love of his neighbor, that he released him and his disciples, on the condition that they leave the Yellow Lake site. Yellow Lake (which was located at the fall of the Kerzhenets into the Volga) being too perilously close to the invasion route taken by the Kazan Khanate armies invading Russian principalities and vice versa, the released survivors decided to relocate a few hundred kilometers to the north, into the fastness of the Galich forests, which are located along the Unzha River in what today is Kostroma Oblast. Taking the easy route along the Volga would not be a safe thing to do in this year of war; so the Saint and his followers choose to travel through the dense woodlands and swamps of the Kerzhenets basin — the land which is even today is almost deserted by people. a few days of travel, the monks ran out of food. One day they somehow managed to capture a moose[1] (some later sources say that the moose had been trapped "at a narrow place", perhaps between trees[2]). The followers of Macarius wanted to slaughter and eat the animal. But as this was the time of the Fast of the Holy Apostles, Venerable Macarius prohibited them to do that. Instead, he told them to cut off the moose's right ear and to release the animal. He told them that they only need to wait for three days, until the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, and the moose will be theirs. "Don't be aggrieved", said Macarius, " but pray to the Lord. He who fed the people of Israel in the desert with manna for 40 years, can also feed you these days in a manner invisible. Have a strong faith in Him who fed five thousand people, not counting women and children, with five loaves and two fish!" the next three days of the fast the travellers marched along without fatigue. No one died of starvation; no one even felt hunger or thought of food. the Feast day of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Venerable Macarius went away from his companions and praised the Lord, praying to Him that His people may be fed as had been the people of Israel in the desert or the five thousand people in the days of Apostles. When Macarius returned to his brethren, they saw the moose with no right ear approaching them. And this time, the animal was not wild: it behaved as if it was tame. the dinner of bonfire-roasted venison, the travellers praised the Lord for His great kindness. Venerable Macarius told his companions not to worry about food anymore, but rely on God Who will give them food and everything else they need. Life of Venerable Macarius does not tell us whether everyone who had left the Yellow Lake with him reached the Unzha alive. But it is said that God had protected them from hunger and from wild beasts during their travel, delivering moose, deer, and other game into their hands. Commemoration of the miracle[edit] Kontakion of the Hymn for the Feast of Venerable Macarius (July 25 Julian calendar) refers to this miracle when it says of Macarius: "You were revealed as the second Moses, O Venerable One. For he divided the sea with a staff, You have conquered the passions like Amalek, And you passed through the impassable wilderness with an unwavering mind, And in it you performed great wonders through your prayers. You abundantly fed the hungry people."[3] of the Miracle of the Moose in Pechersky Ascension Monastery. Note the clipped left ear of the animal: presumably, the fresco depicts the moment when the moose that had been marked by Macarius in this way returned to the Saint and his party The Miracle of the Moose appears on some of the icons of Venerable Macarius, sometimes as the main topic of the icon, sometimes as one of the episodes. It is also the topic of one of the new frescoes in the Refectory section of the Ascension Cathedral of Pechersky Ascension Monastery in Nizhny Novgorod Skete[edit] Kerzhenets River woodlands, where the Miracle of the Moose purportedly happened, became in the late 17th century one of the main areas of refuge for the Old Believers. According to their legend, the main community of the Kerzhenets Old Believers, known as the Olenevsky Skete (Russian: Оленевский скит) had been founded soon after the Miracle of the Moose by some of the monks expelled from Venerable Macarius' Yellow Waters Monastery, at the site where the animal was captured by the Venerable's prayers. The skete's name comes from the Russian Russian: Олень (olen), which means "deer", thus commemorating the miracle. It is said that during the Raskol two hundred years later the Skete's hermits rejected Nikon's reforms, thus making it the center of attraction for Old Believer refugees from other parts of the country, who then founded numerous other sketes in the area.[4] Skete was one of the centers of the so-called Beglopopovtsy ("those who accepted the fleeing priests"), the school of Old Believers who thought that, since the Old Believers had no bishops of their own who could ordain priest, it was acceptable for them to accept priests who had been ordained by the established church but later left it for the Old Believier sketes. It is reported that the Skete was mostly destroyed during one of the Old Believer suppression campaigns in 1737, but restored after Catherine II's "amnesty" of 1762. It was known as a women's skete, with 49 nuns reported as living there at the time of its official closre in 1854, pursuant to Nicholas I anti-skete executive order of 1853. A number of nuns in fact continued to live at the site long after the official disbandment.[4] former skete is now known as the village of Bolshoye Olenevo, and is located 24 km south-east of the town of Semyonov (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast). It remains the site of pilgrimage for the Old Believers of the area.[4] Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ;

Kerzhenets River Mouth (Volga River 9)
Kerzhenets River;

Yellow Lake (Kerzhenets River Mouth, Volga River 8.6, see Miracle of the Moose)
Yellow Lake (Kerzhenets River Mouth) the invasion of Russia by the Khan Olug Moxammat of Kazan in 1439, Zheltovodsky (Yellow Lake) Monastery of Holy Trinity was destroyed. Venerable Macarius (Russian: Макарий, Makariy), the founder of the monastery, was taken prisoner along with a few other survivors. After meeting with Macarius, the khan was so impressed by the nonagenarian abbot's piety and love of his neighbor, that he released him and his disciples, on the condition that they leave the Yellow Lake site. Yellow Lake (which was located at the fall of the Kerzhenets into the Volga) being too perilously close to the invasion route taken by the Kazan Khanate armies invading Russian principalities and vice versa, the released survivors decided to relocate a few hundred kilometers to the north, into the fastness of the Galich forests, which are located along the Unzha River in what today is Kostroma Oblast. Taking the easy route along the Volga would not be a safe thing to do in this year of war; so the Saint and his followers choose to travel through the dense woodlands and swamps of the Kerzhenets basin — the land which is even today is almost deserted by people. St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25;

Macarius Monestary at Yellow Lake (Volga River 9) 1435
Macarius Monestary at Yellow Lake (Volga River); Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated September 17; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Zheltovod, Kostroma, Macarius Monestary at Yellow Lake (Volga River 8.6) 1435
Macarius Monestary at Yellow Lake (Volga River); Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated September 17; Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Macarius of Zheltovod and Unzha was born in the year 1349 at Nizhni-Novgorod into a pious family. At twelve years of age he secretly left his parents and accepted monastic tonsure at the Nizhni-Novgorod Caves monastery under Saint Dionysius (June 26). With all the intensity of his youthful soul he gave himself over to the work of salvation. He stood out among the brethren for his extremely strict fasting and precise fulfillment of the monastic rule. parents of Saint Macarius only learned three years later where he had gone. His father went to him and tearfully besought his son merely that he would come forth and show himself. Saint Macarius spoke with his father through a wall, saying that he would see him in the future life. “Extend your hand, at least,” implored the father. The son fulfilled this small request and the father, having kissed his son’s hand, returned home. by fame, the humble Macarius set off for the shores of the River Volga, and here he pursued asceticism near the waters of Yellow Lake. Here by firm determination and patience he overcame the abuse of the Enemy of salvation. Lovers of solitude gathered to Saint Macarius, and in 1435 (at 86?) he organized a monastery for them in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity. also he began to preach Christianity to the surrounding Cheremis and Chuvash peoples, and he baptized both Mohammedans and pagans in the lake, which received its name from the saint. When the Kazan Tatars destroyed the monastery in 1439, they took Saint Macarius captive. Out of respect for his piety and charitable love, the Khan released the saint from captivity and freed nearly 400 Christians with him. But in return, Saint Macarius promised not to settle by Yellow Lake. Macarius reverently buried those killed at his monastery, and he went 200 versts to the Galich border. During the time of this resettlement all those on the way were fed in miraculous manner through the prayers of the saint. Having arrived at the city of Unzha, Saint Macarius set up a cross 15 versts from the city, and built a cell on the shores of Lake Unzha. Here he founded a new monastery. During the fifth year of his life at Lake Unzha, Saint Macarius took sick and reposed at age 95. yet alive, Saint Macarius was granted a gift: he healed a blind and demon-afflicted girl. After the death of the monk, many received healing from his relics. The monks built a temple over his grave, and established a cenobitic rule at the monastery. 1522, Tatars fell upon Unzha and wanted to destroy the silver reliquary in the Makariev monastery, but they fell blind. In a panic, they took to flight. Many of them drowned in the Unzha. In 1532, through the prayers of Saint Macarius, the city of Soligalich was saved from the Tatars. In gratitude, the inhabitants built a chapel in the cathedral church in honor of the saint. More than 50 people received healing from grievous infirmities through the prayers of Saint Macarius. This was certified by a commission sent by Patriarch Philaret in 1619. Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; St Dionysius the Archbishop of Suzdal, Commemorated on June 26;

Makariev (Kerzhenets River Mouth, Volga River9)
Makariev (Volga River 9); Venerable Macarius the Abbot of Zheltovod and Unzha, Commemorated on July 25 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Macariev, Commemorated September 17 ; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Lyskov, Kostroma, Vologda (Volga River 9) near Yellow Lake, Okonsk Icon
Lyskov Town; Icon of the Mother of God of Okonsk, Commemorated July 30 ; Okonsk Icon of the Mother of God, by tradition, was received by the Georgian emperor Vakhtang IV from Jerusalem and initially it was at the Gaenat monastery in Georgia. Georgian emperor’s son George Alexandrovich transferred the holy icon to the cathedral church of the village of Lyskov, Nizhegorod diocese.

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 9.3, Vetluga River Folder, Vetluga and Varnavinsk

Vetluga River

Vetluga River Source (along the border)

Vetluga River 1

Vetluga River 2

Vetluga River 3

Vetluga River 5 (Vetluga)

Vetluga (Red Hill, Vetluga River 5)
Vetluga; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Vetluga River 6 (Varnavinsk)

Varnavinsk (Vetluga River 6)
Varnavinsk; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Varnavinsky District
Varnavinsky District;

Vetluga River Mouth (Volga River 9)

Russia, Vologda, Kostroma, Volga River 9.6, Mataya Kokshaga River Folder

Malaya Perm, Kostroma (Lesser Perm, Malaya River Area)
Malaya Perm (Lesser Perm); Saint Stephen, Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26;

Malaya Kokshaga River

Land of the Cheremis People - Mari El
Land of the Cheremis People - Mari El;

Bolshaya Kuznetsa, 15 Versts from Tsarevokokshiask
Bolshaya Kuznetsa, 15 Versts from Tsarevokokshiask œMyrrh-BearingÂ Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1;

Tsarevokokshaisk, Kostroma, Vologda (Malaya Kokshaga River 1, near Kazan)
Tsarevokokshaisk ; œMyrrh-BearingÂ Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on May 1;

Malaya Kokshaga River Source (Mari El)

Malaya Kokshaga River 1 (Tsarevokokshaisk)

Malaya Kokshaga River (Volga River 9.6)

Russia, Vologda, Mologa Folder (water flows south into Volga)

Mologa (now under water)
Mologa (now under water), These rivers flow to the Volga, but are sometimes called Vologda with the rivers that flow to the White Sea and Artic Ocean. ; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated July 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Ustiuzhena, Commemorated July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; Venerable Joseph the Abbot of Volokolamsk, Volotsk, Commemorated on September 9 ; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa History

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1227-1255, Tatar (Mongol) Horde of Batu Conquest of Russia
Tatar (Mongol) Horde of Batu (Batu Khan 1227-1255) Battle of Sita River ; Right-believing George the Great Prince of Vladimir, Commemorated on February 4; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George, Commemorated on April 23;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1238, Battle of Sit River
Mologda, Vologda, 1238, Battle of Sit River ; Right-believing George the Great Prince of Vladimir, Commemorated on February 4; Icon of the Mother of God of St Theodore, Commemorated on March 14; Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George, Commemorated on April 23;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1314, Tolga Icon and monastery, bright light, fiery column, bridge, suspended icon, in tree with staff
Tolga icon and monastery; The Tolga Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is also commemorated on August 8; Tolga Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos appeared on August 8, 1314 to the Rostov hierarch Prochorus (Tryphon in schema). Going about his diocese, the saint visited the environs of White Lake and from there traveled along the banks of the Rivers Sheksna and Volga, to Yaroslavl. Having stopped with the approach of night 7 versts distant from Yaroslavl, at the right bank of the Volga River there flows opposite into it the River Tolga. midnight, when everyone was asleep, the saint awoke and saw a bright light illuminating the area. The light proceeded from a fiery column on the other bank of the river, to which there stretched a bridge. Taking up his staff, the saint went across to the other bank, and having approached the fiery column, he beheld on it the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, suspended in the air. Astonished at the miracle, the saint prayed for a long time, and when he went back, he forgot to take his staff. next day, after serving Matins, when Saint Prochorus was preparing to continue his journey by boat, they began to search for his staff, but they were not able to find it anywhere. The saint then remembered that he had forgotten his staff on the other side of the river, where he had gone across on the miraculous bridge. He then revealed what had occurred, and sent servants across on a boat to the other shore. They came back and reported that in the forest they had seen an icon of the Mother of God suspended in the branches of a tree, next to his bishop’s staff. saint quickly crossed over with all his retinue to the opposite shore, and he recognized the icon that had appeared to him. Then after fervent prayer before the icon, they cleared the forest at that place, and put down the foundations of a church. When the people of Yaroslavl learned of this, they came out to the indicated spot. By midday the church was already built, and in the evening the saint consecrated it in honor of the Entrance into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos, and having installed the icon there he established a Feast on the day of its appearance. Saint Prochorus later built the Tolga monastery near this church. Saint Prochorus died on September 7, 1328. Tolga Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is also commemorated on July 18. Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated on July 18;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1330-1392, Cyril oChelma Hilll, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha), Enlightener oChud
Russia, Vologda, 1330-1392, Cyril oChelma Hill, Kargopol, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha), Enlightener oChud People, fWhite Lake city, fAnthony tRoman's m, tKargopolsk 52yrs, high command tChelma Hill, Chud people come, his preaching many baptisms, end oLife monastery&church, died a82; Kargopol; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Cyril of Chelma Hill, Enlightener of the Chudian People, born in the city of White Lake. was tonsured at the monastery of Saint Anthony the Roman, where for six years he passed through various obediences. after wandering through the wilderness for three years, he settled in a wild region of Kargopolsk. here, by a command from on high, he chose Chelma Hill for his constant abode. of the afflicted from the Chud people came to see Saint Cyril, whose luminous ascetic life and kindly preaching moved many to accept holy Baptism. the end of his life, Saint Cyril established a monastery and church in honor of the Theophany of the Lord. monk dwelt upon Chelma Hill for fifty-two years, and died at the advanced age of 82.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1351-1456, Therapont of Belozersk (White Lake)
Russia, Moscow, 1351-1456, Therapont of Belozersk (White Lake); Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery; Theraponov monastery was 50 versts from St Cyril's White Lake Monastery betwee two lakes: St Therapon moved to another place fifteen versts away from Cyril, between two lakes, Borodava and Pava. Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on January 12 ; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1357-1427, Saint Cyril of White Lake monastery, Sheksna, Vologda
Mologa Saint, 1357-1427, St Cyril of White Lake monastery, Sheksna, Vologda; St Cyril of White Lake monastery; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17; Venerable Joseph the Abbot of Volokolamsk, Volotsk, Commemorated on September 9 ; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7 ; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on January 9 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Vorbozomsk, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20; Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1362, 1581, 1682, Anthony founded Black Lake monastery, destroyed, Lithuanians 1581, Swedes 1682
Russia, Vologda, 1362 &1581 &1682, Anthony oBlack Lake (Chernopovets) founded Black Lake (Chernoezero) monastery, Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, twice completely destroyed, 1581 by Lithuanians, &1682 by Sweden ; Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17; Anthony of Black Lake founded the Mother of God monastery at Black Lake [Chernoezero] in the Novgorod area, not far from the city of Chernopovets. monastery was on an island of the Schirsk countryside. monastery twice suffered complete destruction: in 1581, from the Lithuanians; in 1682, from the Swedes. monastery was closed in 1764.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1388,St Athanasius t Iron Staff, Sergius' disciple, Cherepovets, Built monastery w merchant Theodosios
Russia, Vologda, 1388,St Athanasius t Iron Staff, Sergius' disciple, Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Built monastery w merchant Theodosios, divine light miracle, beautiful view; Cherepovets ; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; Athanasios (nicknamed "the Iron Staff") and Theodosios, were disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, they settled in the Novgorod region, on the border of Cherepovets, at the confluence of the Yagorba River and the Sheksna. in the dense, impenetrable forests, they built a church in honor of the Holy Trinity, and a monastery was also established. is known for certain about Saint Theodosios, and almost no information has been preserved about Saint Athanasios, because during the Time of Troubles the Monastery was razed almost to the ground, and the written records were destroyed. do know that the Monastery church built by Saints Athanasios and Theodosios, was dedicated to the Holy Trinity, as well as to Saints Sergius and Nikon of Radonezh. the basis of this information, it is thought that both Saint Athanasios and Saint Theodosios were tonsured at Trinity-Sergius Monastery, for the ancient hermits used to build monasteries on the model of those in which they became monks. is written testimony about these Saints in an inscription in a loose-leaf book from 1568 which reads: "This is the book of the Monastery of the Resurrection of Christ and the Life-giving Trinity, and of our Venerable Fathers Theodosios and Athanasios." the the chronicle of the Saints it says: "Venerable Athanasios, called 'Iron Staff,' the disciple of Saint Sergius the Wonderworker; who reposed in the year 1392." Stroganov Manual of Iconography describes the Saint's appearance: "Venerable Athanasios... a grey beard, narrower and shorter than Blaise's." before the arrival of the monks in that region, a chapel was built through the efforts of a merchant. man decided to build a chapel after a miracle occurred. day he was transporting goods in a boat, when suddenly in the middle of the day, it grew dark, and the boat ran aground. The frightened merchant began to pray, and soon the darkness lifted, and a nearby mountain was illumined with a bright light. The man climbed the mountain and was so amazed at the beautiful view that he returned to the area and built a chapel the following year. little information about these Saints has come down to us. We know that Saint Athanasios carried an iron staff, and Saint Theodosios may have been the merchant who built the chapel. 1764, the Resurrection Monastery was abolished, and its church became a parish church. Since 1780 it has been called the Resurrection Cathedral of the city of Cherepovets. under this church, the relics of Saint Athanasios and Saint Theodosios now rest. The Cherepovets Resurrection Cathedral also has icons of Saints Athanasios and Theodosios. Saints reposed in the year 1388, and were buried in the Monastery’s cathedral church. They are also commemorated on July 5 and September 25.

Russia, Velogda, Meloga, 1390-1455, Martinian oBeloye (White) Lake &Therapon m Vozha L, obedience, incorrupt relics
Russia, Velogda, Meloga, 1390-1455, Martinian oByeloezersk, Mologa (South side, Lake Beloye, White Lake), Martinian oWhite Lake (Byeloezersk or Beloye) fBerezniko v near Cyrilov m, tGreat Aacetic St Cyril a13, complete obedience, copied Cyril&books, deacon, hiermonk, aCyril dies tIsland oVozha, monastery, general rule, successful igumen, spiritual support fBasil tGreat, because B's cousin Demitrius Shemyaka lllicitly sought Moscow, truth justice advocate, accepted igumen Radonezh monastery fBasil, 1455 time oDeath back to Therapon m, thrown, not able tWalk, incorrupt relics uncovered 1514; Byeloezersk (Lake Beloye, White Lake); Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Martinian of White Lake, in the world Michael, born in the year 1370 in the village of Berezniko, not far from the Cyrilov monastery. age thirteen he left his parents and went secretly to Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), whom many described as a great ascetic. young Martinian began zealously to imitate his teacher, with whom he dwelt in complete obedience. the monastery he studied reading and writing, and with the blessing of Saint Cyril, he occupied himself with the copying of books. time Martinian was ordained deacon and then hieromonk. the death of Saint Cyril (+ 1427), Martinian withdrew to a deserted island on Lake Vozha. monks gradually gathered around him. Martinian established for them the church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and introduced a general Rule for the inhabitants. to the persistent requests of the brethren of Therapon monastery, he consented to become igumen of the monastery and brought it into an improved condition. Martinian gave spiritual support to Great Prince Basil in the difficulties of his time, his first-cousin Demetrius Shemyaka illicitly sought the Moscow throne. was always an advocate of truth and justice. upon the entreaty of the Great Prince, the saint accepted the governance of the monastery of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. 1455, Saint Martinian returned to the Therapon monastery. his last years he was grievously ill and not able to walk, so the brethren carried him to church. He died at age 85. relics were uncovered in the year 1514, and this event is celebrated on October 7.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1424-1504, Cassian tGreek, aTherapon wJoasaph, vision oMartinian tbMonk, left fUchma, guide mPeople
Russia, Rostov, 1424-1504, Cassian tGreek, Uglich, Rostov (Uchma River, Volga River 7), Mangupa Princes descendent, tMoscow fBizantium wSophia Paleologa, for GP Ivan III, Monk at Therapon wJoasaph, miraculous vision oMartinian, urged him tbMonk, left for Volga Uchma confluence, monastery guide mPeople; Russia, Moscow, 1351-1456, Therapont of Belozersk (White Lake); Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery; Theraponov monastery was 50 versts from St Cyril's White Lake Monastery betwee two lakes: St Therapon moved to another place fifteen versts away from Cyril, between two lakes, Borodava and Pava. Uglich; Venerable Cassian of Uglich, Commemorated October 2 ; Cassian the Greek of Uglich, in the world Constantine, was a descendant of the Greek Mangupa princes. arrived in Moscow as part of the delegation to Great Prince Ivan III, together with the daughter of the Byzantine emperor, Sophia Paleologa. decided to devote his life to the service of God, the saint declined the offer to remain at the court of the Great Prince, and he resettled near Bishop Joasaph of Rostov. the bishop withdrew to the Therapon monastery for solitude, Constantine followed him, and he led a strict ascetic life. accepted monasticism after a miraculous vision by night of Saint Martinian, urging him to take monastic tonsure. a certain period of time, Saint Cassian left the monastery going not far from the city of Uglich, near the confluence of the Volga and Uchma Rivers, he founded a monastery in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God. of the monk spread widely, and many people began to come to receive his blessing, to see the wilderness habitation and converse with him. Saint Cassian accepted everyone with love, guiding them on the way to salvation with quiet words. monk died in great old age on October 2, 1504. In the Uglich Chronicles many miracles of the saint were recorded, in particular the protection of his monastery from Polish soldiers in the years 1609-1611 by his prayers. memory of Saint Cassian of Uglich is celebrated also on May 21, the day he shares with his namesake, the holy Emperor Constantine the Great. Venerable Cassian the Greek of Uglich, Commemorated on May 21; we commemorate the namesake of Saint Cassian (in the world Constantine). commemoration of Saint Cassian is in honor of Emperor Constantine, his patron Saint at Baptism. When he became a monk, he was tonsured with the new name Cassian, in honor of St. John Cassian (Feb. 28), (Feb. 29 in Leap Year). October 2, the date of his repose, for Saint Cassian's life account.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1451-1500, Sebastian oSokhota, Poshekhonye District, founded monastery, taught ascetics by example
Transfiguration of the Lord monestary, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; Sebastian of Sokhota, Poshekhonye, founded a monastery in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. monks of the monastery themselves cultivated the soil and ate through the work of their own hands. founder of the monastery taught the ascetics this by his own example and guidance. Saint Sebastian reposed about the year 1500. Transfiguration monastery on the River Sokhota was later annexed to the Cherepovets Ascension monastery, and in 1764 closed down. In the mid-nineteenth century a stone church was built over the relics of Saint Sebastian. The saint is also commemorated on December 18. Venerable Sebastian the Abbot of Pshekhonye Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on December 18 ; Sebastian of Sokhota, Pshekhonye, a monastery in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. monks of the monastery themselves cultivated the soil and ate through the work of their own hands. founder of the monastery taught the ascetics this by his own example and guidance. Sebastian reposed about the year 1500. Transfiguration monastery on the River Sokhota was later annexed to the Cherepovets Ascension monastery, in 1764 closed down. the mid-nineteenth century a stone church was built over the relics of Saint Sebastian. saint is also commemorated on February 26.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1453-1508, Saint, Nilus of Sora
Russia, Moscow, 1453-1508, Saint, Nilus of Sora; Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1500-1550, Adrian of Poshekhonye, f Komel, iconog, Tartars, angel s, d Elder, murdered, incorrupt r
Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1500-1550, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, built monastery, murdered by robbers, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1510-1537, Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, disciple of Cornelius of Kormel
Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1510-1537, Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, disciple of Cornelius of Kormel, founder Irap Wilderness Monastery, orphan near Komel Monastery, accepted by Cornelius, monk Philip, priest, withdrew near White Lake, built Irapa River Chapel near Cherepovets, monks flock+Laity, lived there 15 yrs &died 1536, age 45, relics, icon over grave, Kransnoborsk Phillippov Monastery there; Irap near Novgorod, 45 versts from Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Vologda Cherepovets ; Saint Philip, Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated on November 14; Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, in the world Theophilus, was the founder of the Irap wilderness-monastery. an orphan and not remembering his parents, the twelve-year-old Theophilus wandered about and eventually settled near the Komel monastery and lived on charity. Cornelius (May 19) accepted the pious youth into the monastery and after three years tonsured him a monk with the name Philip. humble and hard-working, at the request of the brethren he was ordained to the priesthood. striving for greater efforts led him to withdraw to the outskirts of White Lake. having the patronage of Prince Andrew Sheleshpansky, who had allotted him land near the River Irapa, 45 versts from Cherepovets, the monk built a chapel in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity and a cell for himself. about the holy wilderness-dweller spread throughout all the surrounding area, and monks began to flock to him. laity also went to him for spiritual counsel, and Saint Philip would instruct them in the virtues which those living in the world ought to possess. at the place of the chapel a church was built in the Name of the Holy Life-Creating Trinity. Philip dwelt in the wilderness for fifteen years and died in 1537 at age 45. relics were placed beneath a crypt in the Trinity temple. Over his grave was an icon, painted by the monk Theodosius. Soon after the death of Saint Philip, the Krasnoborsk Philippov monastery arose on the place of his struggles. celebration of Saint Philip was established at the end of the sixteenth century. The manuscript service to him dates from the end of the sixteenth century. Venerable Cornelius, Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Cornelius of Komel was descended from the boyar (noble) family Kriukov. His brother Lukian served at the court of the Great Prince of Moscow. When Lukian, who was getting old, decided to go to the monastery of Saint Cyril of White Lake, he was followed by Cornelius, who longed for the solitary life from a young age. he was tonsured, the young Cornelius began his monastic endeavors with a difficult obedience: he wore heavy chains in the bakery. In his spare time he occupied himself with copying church books. Because of his love for solitude, Saint Cornelius later left the White Lake monastery, and he visited Rostov. Novgorod, Saint Gennadius (December 4) attempted to hold on to him, but the ascetic settled in a desolate spot near Novgorod. When people began to visit here also, he moved to the Tver Sabbatiev wilderness monastery. Later, in 1497, he settled in the Komel forest, not far from Vologda, where he built a cell. Monks began to gather around the cell of Saint Cornelius. In 1501 he built a wooden church in honor of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Theotokos. In that year Metropolitan Simon ordained him as hieromonk. 1512, when the number of brethren had grown, the saint built a stone church and he compiled a Rule for the brethren, based on the Rules of Saints Joseph of Volokolamsk and Nilus of Sora. This was the third monastic Rule written by Russian saints. Cornelius of Komel was distinguished by his charity toward the unfortunate, and during a famine he built an orphanage in the monastery courtyard. Because of his love for the poor and orphaned, Saint Cornelius was often granted visions of Saint Anthony the Great (January 17), for whom he had a special reverence. He constructed a church at his monastery in honor of this great ascetic. saint’s strictness of life provoked some of the brethren to grumbling, and Saint Cornelius was compelled to leave the monastery. He settled at Lake Sursk, 70 versts from his monastery. At times he also lived at the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra. Interceding for the monks of the Korniliev monastery, Great Prince Basil Ivanovich urged the saint to return to his own monastery. The ascetic gave in, and having returned to his own monastery, he transferred its guidance to his disciple Laurence and shut himself in his cell. a Tatar incursion into the Vologda region Saint Cornelius went with the monks to the outskirts of White Lake. The saint died at the age of eighty-two on May 19, 1537. Many disciples of Saint Cornelius were also glorified for their holiness of life: Saints Gennadius of Liubimograd (January 23), Cyril of New Lake (February 4), Herodion of Iloezersk (September 28), Adrian of Poshekhonye (March 5), Laurence and Cassian of Komel (May 16). commemoration of Saint Cornelius (May 19) was established on January 25, 1600 by Patriarch Job and a council of bishops. The Life of the saint was written by his disciple Nathaniel in the year 1589. There is a service and an encomium to the saint, and the Rule of Saint Cornelius has been preserved. Cornelius is also commemorated at the Synaxis of the Saints of Vologda (Third Sunday after Pentecost); and at the Synaxis of the Saints of Tver (the Sunday after June 28).

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, f Komel, builder, iconog, Tartars, angel s, d Elder, incorrupt r
Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1605, Ustiuzhena Icon, delivered U from Swedes and Polish by intercession of Queen of Heaven
Ustiuzhena; Icon of the Mother of God of Ustiuzhena, Commemorated July 28 ; Ustiuzhena Icon of the Mother of God (1290), glorified by many miracles, was situated in the city of Ustiuzhna under Novgorod governance (now Vologda district). At the beginning of the seventeenth century the inhabitants of Ustiushna, praying for salvation before this holy icon, were delivered from an invasion of the Swedes and Polish by the intercession of the Queen of Heaven. Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20 ; Euphrosynos of Blue Jay Lake, (Ephraim in the world) was born in Karelia near Lake Ladoga in the second half of the XVI century. When he was young he lived near Valaam Monastery, and later he moved to Novgorod the Great. After spending some time there, the Saint then withdrew to a place on the outskirts of Novgorod - the Bezhetsk “pentary” (one fifth of the “Pyatiny Novgorodskiya,” comprising five outlying districts of Novgorod the Great). became a Reader for the Church services in the village of Doloska, twenty versts from the city of Ustiuzhna of Zhelezopolska. He was tonsured at the Tikhvin Dormition Monastery with the name Euphrosynos. After living there for some time, he told the Superior of his desire to go into the wilderness for greater solitude, and a life of fasting and silence. The Superior told him about some of the dangers of the eremetic life, and then gave his blessing. So, in 1600 he began his solitary life in the wild marshlands by the shore of Blue Jay Lake. Here the Saint planted a Cross and dug a cave. He lived here for two years, eating nothing but wild vegetation, berries, and mushrooms. people from neighboring villages found him, and they came to him for instruction, prayer, and spiritual counsel. Several of them remained with him. Soon it became necessary to build a church, where all the brethren could pray together. They cleared the forest, hewed the timber, and built a log church. Since the Elder, out of humility, had not been ordained, the church was consecrated by his fellow ascetic Saint Gurias of Shalatsk (November 15), and dedicated to the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. This was done with the blessing of Archbishop Isidore of Novgorod (1603-1609). Saint Gurias sometimes visited Blue Jay Lake in order to pray with the brethren, converse with them about spiritual matters, and to give them Holy Communion. On one of these visits Saint Euphrosynos was tonsured into the Great Schema by Saint Gurias. 1612, when Polish troops were laying waste to Russia, many people saved their lives by hiding at the Monastery of the Annunciation in the wilderness. On March 19, Saint Euphrosynos revealed to everyone that the Poles were on their way to the monastery, and he advised everyone to flee. brethren and beloved children in Christ, whoever wishes to escape certain death, leave the Monastery of the Mother of God and save yourselves from this great calamity, for it is pleasing to God's righteous judgment that enemies will come soon to this holy place." did not believe him. “Then why don’t you leave this place yourself?” they asked. Elder replied, “I have come here to die for Christ.” who obeyed the Saint and left the monastery were spared, but all those who remained met a horrible death. Jonah was one of the monks at the monastery. Frightened by the Elder's clairvoyant prediction, he wanted to flee with the others, but Saint Euphrosynos held him back, inspiring him with zeal for the house of God. “Brother Jonah,” he said, "why do you allow faint-hearted fear into your soul? When the battle begins, that is the time for courage. For the love of Christ, let us not be afraid of some passing fear. We have vowed to live and die here in the wilderness. We must be faithful to our vow, made before the Lord. It is different for laymen, who are not bound by a vow. They must spare themselves for the sake of their children.” inflamed in spirit, Saint Jonah placed all his hope in God, and decided to die there in the wilderness with his Elder. this Saint Euphrosynos clothed himself in the Great Schema, and spent the entire night in prayer. On the following day, March 20, Polish forces descended upon the monastery. In the garb of a Schema-monk, the Saint emerged from his cell and stood beside the Cross he had planted. The enemy said to him, “Old man, give us all the monastery’s possessions." “All my possessions, and those of this monastery, are in the church of the All-Pure Theotokos,” he replied. was referring to spiritual treasures which cannot be stolen (Matthew 6:19-21). Failing to comprehend this, the Poles rushed to the church. One of them drew a sword and struck Saint Euphrosynos. His neck was cut half way through, and the holy Elder fell to the ground dead. When the Poles returned, angry because they had found nothing in the church, one of them struck the Saint's head with an axe. Saint Jonah perished in the attack along with his Elder, and he is also commemorated today with Saint Euphrosynos. certain pious Christian, Ioann Suma, had also stayed at the monastery with the monks. When the Poles attacked, he was in the Elder's cell. Despite the grievous wounds he received from these ruffians, Ioann remained alive, but unconscious. After the Poles left, he regained his senses and told his son Emilian what had transpired. From them, the nearby inhabitants learned about the destruction of the monastery and the martyric death of Saint Euphrosynos. March 28, the bodies of Saint Euphrosynos, Saint Jonah, and all the others who had perished by the sword, were buried with due reverence by the Cross where they suffered martyrdom. years after the death of the Saint, a new church was built by a man named Moses, and dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity. With the blessing of Metropolitan Makarios of Novgorod, the incorrupt relics of Saint Euphrosynos were transferred to a new reliquary beneath the belfry on March 25, 1655. to the Monastery's records, the Monastic Martyr Euphrosynos was of medium height, with wide shoulders and a broad chest. His hair was brown, with traces of gray. His beard was long, and divided in two at the bottom. Euphrosynus was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church on June 29, 1912.

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1605-18, Swede Pole-Moscow War, TOT Civil Wars, famine, boyar false Dimitris, Pole Tzar
Moscow, 1605-1618, Swedisn Polish-“Muscovite War (1605-“18) ; Moscow Tsar, 1610-1613, Wladyslaw IV Vasa, Polish King; Repose of the Holy Right-believing Princess Anna of Kashin, Commemorated on October 2; Venerable Job the Abbot of Pochaev, Commemorated on October 10; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Leokhnov, Novgorod, Commemorated on October 17; Commemoration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the deliverance from the Poles, Commemorated on October 22; Repose of the Venerable Job, Abbot and Wonderworker of Pochaev, Commemorated on October 28; Blessed Procopius of Vyatka the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on December 21; Righteous Juliana of Lazarevo, Murom, Commemorated on January 2; Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island, Solovki, Commemorated on January 13; Venerable Irenarchus the Recluse of Rostov, Commemorated on January 13; Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated on January 16; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17; Venerable Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker, Commemorated on January 22; Hieromartyr Hermogenes the Patriarch of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia, Commemorated on February 17;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1625, Finding the Relics of Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye, incorrupt, transferred to his monastery
Russia, Vologda, Mologa, 1625, Finding the Relics of Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye, incorrupt, transferred to his monastery; Poshekhonye; Russia, Vologda, Mologda, 1600-1625, Adrian of Poshekhonye, from Komel, builder, iconographer, Tartars, angel soldiers, disappearing Elder, incorrupt r; Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Uncovering of the Relics of the Hieromartyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk and Yaroslavl took place on November 19, 1625. On December 17, 1625, under Patriarch Philaret, his incorrupt relics were transferred to the monastery he founded. The account of the hieromartyr Adrian is located on the day of his death, March 5. Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable builders and iconographers, so the monastery churches were constructed and adorned by the saints themselves. the final years of Saint Cornelius’s life, Kazan Tatars invaded the territory around the monastery, and he led all the brethren to the River Ukhtoma. the Tatars did not touch the monastery, being frightened off by the sight of the many soldiers defending it, and they soon withdrew from the Vologda district. Cornelius returned to the monastery with the brethren and reposed there on May 19, 1537. years after the death of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian, then a hierodeacon, greatly desired to go into a wilderness place and found a monastery in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Lord helped him fulfill his intention. certain unknown Elder of striking appearance came to the Corniliev monastery. Saint Adrian asked him his name, and the Elder referred to himself as “the lowly one.” Saint Adrian invited him to his own cell and asked him to say something beneficial for the soul, the Elder said that he would show Saint Adrian the spot where he should build the church and monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos. Adrian immediately went to the Superior, Igumen Laurence, and sought his blessing to live in the wilderness. Recalling Saint Cornelius’s order that any monks who wished to withdraw into the wilderness should be released from the monastery, Igumen Laurence did not hinder Saint Adrian but gave him his blessing. also sent with him his assistant, Elder Leonid. After they prayed at the grave of Saint Cornelius, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid went on their way, led by the mysterious black-robed monk. Saint Adrian carried with him an icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which he also painted. September 13, 1540, the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord, Saint Adrian and Elder Leonid arrived in the wild Poshekhonye forest, near the settlements of Belta, Patrabolsha, Shelshedolsk and Ukhorsk. halted at the banks of the River Votkha. There the Elder leading them suddenly became invisible. astonished travelers began to chant the Canon and service of the Feast, with tears of thanks to God. Indeed this was a portent of the future fame of the monastery, a place where God would be glorified. three years Saint Adrian and the Elder Leonid survived in the wilderness solitude, suffering want, overcoming temptations from the devil and the whisperings of wicked folk, and then they began to fulfill their intention. Choosing a suitable moment, the ascetics went to Moscow to ask the blessing of Metropolitan Macarius to establish a monastery and church in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God on the Poshekhonye side of the River Votkha. Macarius gave his blessing to the ascetics to build the monastery, and he gave them a written document to that effect. He ordained Adrian to the priesthood and elevated him to the rank of igumen. In the document he had given to Saint Adrian, the hierarch bade “priests, deacons, monks and laymen to listen to him and obey him in everything, as befits a pastor and teacher.” Moscow the Poshekhonye ascetics found generous benefactors who gave the monks abundant offerings to build their church. to their wilderness spot on May 31, 1543, Saint Adrian laid the foundations for the church with a trapeza, in honor of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. embellished and consecrated the new church, Saint Adrian began the construction of the monastery. The strict monastic Rule of Saint Cornelius was introduced at the monastery. Having nothing of their own, a little being sufficient for everyone, the saints devoted a large portion of their time to prayer, both in church and in their cells, and no small time was allotted to the reading of Holy Scripture. This reading was done “not in an elegant voice, nor for effect, but in a humble and mild voice. One reads, and another speaks of what is read.” They also read in private. addition to his duties as igumen, Saint Adrian also occupied himself with painting icons. When his holy soul longed for complete silence, he withdrew into the depths of the forest into the cell and chapel he had built one verst away from the monastery. years after the founding of the monastery, Elder Leonid reposed. Saint Adrian and the brethren buried him with reverence. The number of the brethren had increased during this time. They built three cells as dwellings, and a fourth for preparing food and baking bread. Adrian began to make plans for the construction of a large stone church, and he gathered a sum of money for this purpose. One year after the repose of Elder Leonid, during Great Lent of 1550, on the eve of the commemoration of the 42 Ammoreian Martyrs (March 6), armed robbers burst into the monastery and murdered Saint Adrian after beating him. holy relics of Saint Martyr Adrian were uncovered on December 17, 1626, solemnly transferred into the monastery church and placed in an open crypt by the right kliros (choir). Many miracles occurred at the grave of Saint Adrian. Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, Sheksna River Folder, White Lake

Sheksna River

Sheksna River Source (White Lake)

Eastern Regions of White Lake
Eastern Regions of White Lake; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7;

White Lake, Mologa, Vologda, Sheksna River Source
White Lake; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated July 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; White Lake Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos resembles the Vladimir Icon (May 21, June 23, August 26) in appearance. It was originally in the cell of Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), who often prayed before it. day, while he was chanting the Akathist before this icon, the Mother of God appeared to Saint Cyril and told him to establish a monastery on White Lake. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are seen on either side of the Virgin’s head, and various saints are depicted around the border of the icon. White Lake Icon is also commemorated on June 8. Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated on August 8; Venerable Herodion the Abbot of Iloezersk, Commemorated on September 28 ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov, Commemorated on October 22; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated July 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated July 28 ; Venerable Herodion the Abbot of Iloezersk; St Philip the Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8; Venerable Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav, Commemorated December 28 ; St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Commemorated on January 17 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

New Lake, Mologa, Vologda, Sheksna River Source
White Lake; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated July 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated on August 8; Venerable Herodion the Abbot of Iloezersk, Commemorated on September 28 ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Tolga, Commemorated July 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated July 28 ; Venerable Herodion the Abbot of Iloezersk; St Philip the Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8; Venerable Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav, Commemorated December 28 ; St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Commemorated on January 17 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

Byeloezersk, Mologa (South side, Lake Beloye, White Lake)
Byeloezersk (Lake Beloye, White Lake); Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

White Lake City, Byeloezersk, Mologa (South side, Lake Beloye, White Lake)
Byeloezersk (Lake Beloye, White Lake); Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

Iloezersk, Mologa (Lake Beloye, White Lake)
Iloezersk (Lake Beloye, White Lake); Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

Elias Lake
White Lake, Saint Herodion settled at Elias Lake, 20 kilometers from White Lake ;

Elias Lake Ozadsk monastery, White Lake, Mologda, Vologda, 1537
White Lake, Saint Herodion settled at Elias Lake, 20 kilometers from White Lake, and there on a peninsula he built himself a cell and established a church in honor of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, marking the beginning of the Elias Lake Ozadsk monastery; Venerable Herodion the Abbot of Iloezersk, Commemorated on September 28 ;

Shug Hill? Shuzhgorsk? (the only hill in the White Lake area)
Shug Hill? Shuzhgorsk? (the only hill in the White Lake area). Turn up the gain by exaggerating Elevation to 3 in Tools Options to see it; Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21;

Vorbozomsk monastery, Mologa, Vologda, 1470 approx.
Vorbozomsk monastery, Mologa, Vologda Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Vorbozomsk, Commemorated on April 4; Saint Zosimas of Vorbozomsk was the founder of a monastery dedicated to the Annuniciation of the Most Holy Theotokos on an island in Lake Vorbozoma, twenty-three versts south of White Lake.

Lake Vorbozoma
Lake Vorbozoma Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Vorbozomsk, Commemorated on April 4; Saint Zosimas of Vorbozomsk was the founder of a monastery dedicated to the Annuniciation of the Most Holy Theotokos on an island in Lake Vorbozoma, twenty-three versts south of White Lake.

White Lake monastery, Mologa (Lake Siverskoye, Sheksna River) 1390
White Lake Monestary; Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; White Lake Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos resembles the Vladimir Icon (May 21, June 23, August 26) in appearance. It was originally in the cell of Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), who often prayed before it. day, while he was chanting the Akathist before this icon, the Mother of God appeared to Saint Cyril and told him to establish a monastery on White Lake. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are seen on either side of the Virgin’s head, and various saints are depicted around the border of the icon. White Lake Icon is also commemorated on June 8. St Theodore the Prince of Smolensk and Yaroslav, Commemorated September 19 ; Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; Saints Paul and Theodore of Rostov, Commemorated on October 22; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7 ; St Theodore the Archbishop of Rostov, Commemorated on November 28 ; Venerable Sabbatius the Wonderworker of Solovki; Venerable Ignatius of Loma and Yaroslav, Commemorated December 28 ; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated January 9 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

St Cyril Belozersky (White Lake) Monestary, Mologda, 1390
St Cyril Belozersky Monestary; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; White Lake Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos resembles the Vladimir Icon (May 21, June 23, August 26) in appearance. It was originally in the cell of Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), who often prayed before it. day, while he was chanting the Akathist before this icon, the Mother of God appeared to Saint Cyril and told him to establish a monastery on White Lake. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are seen on either side of the Virgin’s head, and various saints are depicted around the border of the icon. White Lake Icon is also commemorated on June 8. Finding of the relics of the Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Novoezersk, Vologda, Commemorated on November 7 ; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated on January 9 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4 ; Venerable Nicephorus of Vazheozersk, Commemorated on February 9; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Vorbozomsk, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

Cyrillov (Kirillov) monastery, Mologa Vologda (Sheksna River, White Lake monastery)1390
Kirillov monastery ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; White Lake Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos resembles the Vladimir Icon (May 21, June 23, August 26) in appearance. It was originally in the cell of Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), who often prayed before it. day, while he was chanting the Akathist before this icon, the Mother of God appeared to Saint Cyril and told him to establish a monastery on White Lake. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are seen on either side of the Virgin’s head, and various saints are depicted around the border of the icon. White Lake Icon is also commemorated on June 8. Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; St Theodore the Archbishop of Rostov, Commemorated on November 28 ; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

Kirillov (Cyrillov) monastery, Mologa Vologda (Sheksna River, White Lake monastery)1390
Kirillov monastery ; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on July 28 ; White Lake Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos resembles the Vladimir Icon (May 21, June 23, August 26) in appearance. It was originally in the cell of Saint Cyril of White Lake (June 9), who often prayed before it. day, while he was chanting the Akathist before this icon, the Mother of God appeared to Saint Cyril and told him to establish a monastery on White Lake. Archangels Michael and Gabriel are seen on either side of the Virgin’s head, and various saints are depicted around the border of the icon. White Lake Icon is also commemorated on June 8. Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Shuzhgorsk, Novgorod, Commemorated on September 21 ; St Theodore the Archbishop of Rostov, Commemorated on November 28 ; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushetsk, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on June 9;

Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery, Mologda, Vologda, 1398
Therapon's Ferapontov Monastery; Theraponov monastery was 50 versts from St Cyril's White Lake Monastery betwee two lakes: St Therapon moved to another place fifteen versts away from Cyril, between two lakes, Borodava and Pava. Venerable Cassian of Uglich, Commemorated on October 2; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7 ; Venerable Cassian of Uglich, Commemorated on October 2 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on January 12 ; Venerable Cassian the Greek of Uglich, Commemorated on May 21; Venerable Therapon the Abbot of White Lake, Commemorated on May 27; Icon of the Mother of God of White Lake, Commemorated on June 8;

Lake Siverskoye, Mologa (Siversk)

Sheksna River 1 (Cherepovets and White Lake Monastery)

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, Sheksna River 1, Yagorba River Folder

Yagorba River

Yagorba River Source (Valdai Hills)

Yagorba River Mouth (Cherepovets, Sheksna River 1)

Cherepovetsk (Black Lake) district of Novgorod governance
Cherepovetsk district of Novgorod governance; Icon of the Mother of God of Voroninsk, Commemorated July 28 ; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17;

Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362
Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362; Icon of the Mother of God of Voroninsk, Commemorated on July 28; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; St Theodosius of Cherepovets, Commemorated, Commemorated January 17 ;

Black Lake (Cherepovets) Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362
Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, Yagorba Mouth, Mologa, 1362; Icon of the Mother of God of Voroninsk, Commemorated on July 28; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; St Theodosius of Cherepovets, Commemorated January 17 ;

Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Vologda
Cherepovets ; Icon of the Mother of God of Voroninsk, Commemorated on July 28; St Philip the Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated November 13; St Athanasius, "the Iron Staff" and disciple of St Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated November 26 ; St Theodosius of Cherepovets, Commemorated December 20; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17; Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; Hieromartyr Philósophos of St. Petersburg, Commemorated on May 31;

Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, 1363
Cherepovets Resurrection monastery, 1363; Saint Athanasius, œthe Iron Staff and Saint Theodosius of Cherepovets, disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on November 26; Venerable Anthony of Chernoezero, Commemorated on January 17;

Irap near Novgorod, 45 versts from Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Vologda
Irap near Novgorod, 45 versts from Cherepovets, Yagorba Mouth, Sheksna River 1 , Mologa, Vologda Cherepovets ; Saint Philip, Abbot of Irap Near Novgorod, Commemorated on November 14; Philip, Abbot of Irap near Novgorod, in the world Theophilus, was the founder of the Irap wilderness-monastery. As an orphan and not remembering his parents, the twelve-year-old Theophilus wandered about and eventually settled near the Komel monastery and lived on charity. Cornelius (May 19) accepted the pious youth into the monastery and after three years tonsured him a monk with the name Philip. Meek, humble and hard-working, at the request of the brethren he was ordained to the priesthood. His striving for greater efforts led him to withdraw to the outskirts of White Lake. having the patronage of Prince Andrew Sheleshpansky, who had allotted him land near the River Irapa, 45 versts from Cherepovets, the monk built a chapel in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity and a cell for himself. News about the holy wilderness-dweller spread throughout all the surrounding area, and monks began to flock to him. The laity also went to him for spiritual counsel, and Saint Philip would instruct them in the virtues which those living in the world ought to possess. at the place of the chapel a church was built in the Name of the Holy Life-Creating Trinity. Saint Philip dwelt in the wilderness for fifteen years and died in 1537 at age 45. His relics were placed beneath a crypt in the Trinity temple. Over his grave was an icon, painted by the monk Theodosius. Soon after the death of Saint Philip, the Krasnoborsk Philippov monastery arose on the place of his struggles. celebration of Saint Philip was established at the end of the sixteenth century. The manuscript service to him dates from the end of the sixteenth century.

Sheksna River Mouth (Volga River 7)

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, Sheksna River Mouth, Sogozha (Sokhota) River Folder, Poshekhonsky District

Sogozha River

Sogozha River Source (along the border)

Sogozha River 1

Sogozha River 2 (Transfiguration Monastery)

Sogozha River 3 (Poshekhonye)

Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Mologa, Vologda (Sogozha River 3)
Poshekhonye; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Sebastian the Abbot of Pshekhonye Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on December 18 ; Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated February 26 ; Monkmartyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on March 5; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Transfiguration of the Lord monastary, Poshekhonye District, Mologa
Transfiguration of the Lord monestary, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye Commemorated on February 26 Saint Sebastian of Sokhota, Poshekhonye, founded a monastery in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, located at the River Sokhota, 90 versts from the city of Romanov (now Tutaev) in the Yaroslav district. The monks of the monastery themselves cultivated the soil and ate through the work of their own hands. The founder of the monastery taught the ascetics this by his own example and guidance. Saint Sebastian reposed about the year 1500. The Transfiguration monastery on the River Sokhota was later annexed to the Cherepovets Ascension monastery, and in 1764 closed down. In the mid-nineteenth century a stone church was built over the relics of Saint Sebastian. The saint is also commemorated on December 18. . Venerable Sebastian the Abbot of Pshekhonye Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on December 18 ;

Sogozha River Mouth (Sheksna River 7, Volga River 7)

Poshekhonsky District, Yaroslavl, Mologa, Vologda (Mouth of the Sogozha)
Poshekhonsky District; Finding of the relics of Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonsk, Yaroslavl, Commemorated on November 19; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Sebastian of Poshekhonye, Commemorated on February 26; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, Mologa River Folder, Glushitsa, Battle of Sita River

Mologa River

Mologa River Source (Valdai Hills)

Mologa River North

Mologa River North Source (along the border)

Mologa River 2 (Bezhetsk)

Bezhetsk, Mologa, Vologda (Mologa River 2)(one of five Novgorod Districts)
Bezhetsk (Mologa River 1); St Bassian of Uglich, Commemorated on February 12 ; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20;

Mologa River 1 (Krasny Kholm)

Krasny Kholm, Mologa, Vologda (Mologa River 1)
Krasny Kholm; St Anthony of Krasny Kholm, Commemorated January 17 ;

Mologa River 3 (Pestovo)

Mologa River 4 (Ustiuzhena and Zhelezny Bor)

Zhelezny Bor (Mologa River 4)
Zhelezny Bor (Mologa River 4); Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable James the Abbot of Zhelezny Bor, Commemorated on May 5; Venerable James, Abbot of Zheleznoborov Commemorated on April 11 James of Zheleznoborov, a son of the noble Anosov (or Amosov) line, which had their lands at Kostroma Galich, was born in the second half of the fourteenth century. As a youth he went to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, received monastic tonsure from him, and lived at the Trinity monastery for several years. 1392 Saint James settled in a dense forest near iron mines, at a place which was called the Iron Pines, at the banks of the rivulet Tebza. His sanctity of life was already known in his own time. In 1415 the wife of Great Prince Basil (1389-1425), Sophia (in monasticism Syncletica, + 1453) fell seriously ill before childbirth. The Great Prince sent a message to Saint James begging the monk to pray for his wife, and asking whether she would live. The saint told him to pray to the holy Martyr Longinus and foretold the happy birth of a son, Basil. (In 1450, this son, Great Prince Basil (1425-1462), visited the monastery of Saint James and prayed there with gratitude for his victory over Prince Demetrius Shemyaka). grateful Prince Basil generously rewarded Saint James and gave him money to build a monastery with a church in honor of the holy Prophet John the Forerunner. In 1429, the Khazan Tatars laid waste the surroundings of Galich. Saint James hid deep in the forest with his disciples. When they returned, they found the monastery in ruins. Everything had to be rebuilt. saint built a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, and he dug out ponds with the brethren. On the example of the Trinity-Sergiev monastery a strict cenobitic rule was introduced. Many of the hungry and destitute people, devastated by the Tatars, were fed at the monastery. many years of common ascetical efforts, the monks entreated Saint James to be their igumen. He humbly submitted to their request and journeyed to Moscow, where he was ordained a priest. Saint James died on April 11, 1442 and was buried at the John the Forerunner church of the monastery he founded.

Ustiuzhena, Mologa, Vologda (Mologa 4) delivered from Swedes and Polish by intercession of Queen of Heaven
Ustiuzhena; Icon of the Mother of God of Ustiuzhena, Commemorated July 28 ; Ustiuzhena Icon of the Mother of God (1290), glorified by many miracles, was situated in the city of Ustiuzhna under Novgorod governance (now Vologda district). At the beginning of the seventeenth century the inhabitants of Ustiushna, praying for salvation before this holy icon, were delivered from an invasion of the Swedes and Polish by the intercession of the Queen of Heaven. Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20 ; Euphrosynos of Blue Jay Lake, (Ephraim in the world) was born in Karelia near Lake Ladoga in the second half of the XVI century. When he was young he lived near Valaam Monastery, and later he moved to Novgorod the Great. After spending some time there, the Saint then withdrew to a place on the outskirts of Novgorod - the Bezhetsk “pentary” (one fifth of the “Pyatiny Novgorodskiya,” comprising five outlying districts of Novgorod the Great). became a Reader for the Church services in the village of Doloska, twenty versts from the city of Ustiuzhna of Zhelezopolska. He was tonsured at the Tikhvin Dormition Monastery with the name Euphrosynos. After living there for some time, he told the Superior of his desire to go into the wilderness for greater solitude, and a life of fasting and silence. The Superior told him about some of the dangers of the eremetic life, and then gave his blessing. So, in 1600 he began his solitary life in the wild marshlands by the shore of Blue Jay Lake. Here the Saint planted a Cross and dug a cave. He lived here for two years, eating nothing but wild vegetation, berries, and mushrooms. people from neighboring villages found him, and they came to him for instruction, prayer, and spiritual counsel. Several of them remained with him. Soon it became necessary to build a church, where all the brethren could pray together. They cleared the forest, hewed the timber, and built a log church. Since the Elder, out of humility, had not been ordained, the church was consecrated by his fellow ascetic Saint Gurias of Shalatsk (November 15), and dedicated to the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. This was done with the blessing of Archbishop Isidore of Novgorod (1603-1609). Saint Gurias sometimes visited Blue Jay Lake in order to pray with the brethren, converse with them about spiritual matters, and to give them Holy Communion. On one of these visits Saint Euphrosynos was tonsured into the Great Schema by Saint Gurias. 1612, when Polish troops were laying waste to Russia, many people saved their lives by hiding at the Monastery of the Annunciation in the wilderness. On March 19, Saint Euphrosynos revealed to everyone that the Poles were on their way to the monastery, and he advised everyone to flee. brethren and beloved children in Christ, whoever wishes to escape certain death, leave the Monastery of the Mother of God and save yourselves from this great calamity, for it is pleasing to God's righteous judgment that enemies will come soon to this holy place." did not believe him. “Then why don’t you leave this place yourself?” they asked. Elder replied, “I have come here to die for Christ.” who obeyed the Saint and left the monastery were spared, but all those who remained met a horrible death. Jonah was one of the monks at the monastery. Frightened by the Elder's clairvoyant prediction, he wanted to flee with the others, but Saint Euphrosynos held him back, inspiring him with zeal for the house of God. “Brother Jonah,” he said, "why do you allow faint-hearted fear into your soul? When the battle begins, that is the time for courage. For the love of Christ, let us not be afraid of some passing fear. We have vowed to live and die here in the wilderness. We must be faithful to our vow, made before the Lord. It is different for laymen, who are not bound by a vow. They must spare themselves for the sake of their children.” inflamed in spirit, Saint Jonah placed all his hope in God, and decided to die there in the wilderness with his Elder. this Saint Euphrosynos clothed himself in the Great Schema, and spent the entire night in prayer. On the following day, March 20, Polish forces descended upon the monastery. In the garb of a Schema-monk, the Saint emerged from his cell and stood beside the Cross he had planted. The enemy said to him, “Old man, give us all the monastery’s possessions." “All my possessions, and those of this monastery, are in the church of the All-Pure Theotokos,” he replied. was referring to spiritual treasures which cannot be stolen (Matthew 6:19-21). Failing to comprehend this, the Poles rushed to the church. One of them drew a sword and struck Saint Euphrosynos. His neck was cut half way through, and the holy Elder fell to the ground dead. When the Poles returned, angry because they had found nothing in the church, one of them struck the Saint's head with an axe. Saint Jonah perished in the attack along with his Elder, and he is also commemorated today with Saint Euphrosynos. certain pious Christian, Ioann Suma, had also stayed at the monastery with the monks. When the Poles attacked, he was in the Elder's cell. Despite the grievous wounds he received from these ruffians, Ioann remained alive, but unconscious. After the Poles left, he regained his senses and told his son Emilian what had transpired. From them, the nearby inhabitants learned about the destruction of the monastery and the martyric death of Saint Euphrosynos. March 28, the bodies of Saint Euphrosynos, Saint Jonah, and all the others who had perished by the sword, were buried with due reverence by the Cross where they suffered martyrdom. years after the death of the Saint, a new church was built by a man named Moses, and dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity. With the blessing of Metropolitan Makarios of Novgorod, the incorrupt relics of Saint Euphrosynos were transferred to a new reliquary beneath the belfry on March 25, 1655. to the Monastery's records, the Monastic Martyr Euphrosynos was of medium height, with wide shoulders and a broad chest. His hair was brown, with traces of gray. His beard was long, and divided in two at the bottom. Euphrosynus was glorified by the Russian Orthodox Church on June 29, 1912.

Blue Jay Lake? (a lake 20 Versts from Ustiuzhena)
Blue Jay Lake? (a lake 20 Versts from Ustiuzhena) Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20;

Mologa River Mouth (Volga River 7)

Glushitsa, Mologa, Vologda (Mologa River Mouth, Volga River 7)
Glushitsa, Mologa, Vologda; St. Philip of Rabanga, Commemorated on November 15; Venerable Dionysius the Abbot of Glushitsa, Vologda, Commemorated on June 1;

Sit River

Sit River Source

Battle of the Sit (Sita) River, 1238
Battle of the Sit (Sita) River; Right-believing George the Great Prince of Vladimir, Commemorated on February 4;

Sit River Mouth (Mologa River Mouth, Volga River 7)

Russia, Vologda, Mologa, Kouzha River Folder

Kouzha River

Lake Kovzhskoye, Kouzha Source, Mologa, Vologda
Lake Kovzhskoye; Venerable Nicephorus of Vazheozersk, Commemorated on February 9;

Kouzha River Source (Lake Kovzhskoye)

Kouzha River 1

Oshevensk - the most beautiful village in Russia
Oshevensk - the most beautiful village in Russia, Museum and Exhibition Complex Oshevensk, 50 miles northwest of Kargopol on the Churyuga River.; Kargopol; Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated November 20 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20;

Oshevensk, 50 miles northwest of Kargopol on the Churyuga River.
Oshevensk, 50 miles northwest of Kargopol on the Churyuga River.; Kargopol; Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated November 20 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20;

Kouzha River Mouth (White Lake)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea Folder (Water goes to White Sea)

White Sea
White Sea; Translation of the relics of the Venerable Zosimas of Solovki, Commemorated on August 8; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17; St Barlaam of Keretsk, Commemorated January 15 ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ; St Gerasimus the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Theodore of Sanaxar, Commemorated on February 19 ; Venerable Polycarp of Briansk, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Lazarus of Murom, Commemorated on March 8; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on April 17; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20; Venerable Sergius of Shukhtom, Commemorated on May 19; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Bassian the Monk of Pertomsk, Solovki, Commemorated on June 5; Glorification of St John of Kronstadt, Commemorated on June 8 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14 ; Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker of Valaam, Commemorated on June 28;

Arkhangelsk province (the whole White Sea Region)
Arkhangelsk province; Oblast (Russian: Арха́нгельская о́бласть, romanized: Arkhangelskaya oblast) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It includes the Arctic archipelagos of Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya, as well as the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea. Arkhangelsk Oblast also has administrative jurisdiction over the Nenets Autonomous Okrug (NAO). Including the NAO, Arkhangelsk Oblast has an area of 587,400 square kilometres (226,800 sq mi). Its population (including the NAO) was 1,227,626 as of the 2010 Census.[15] city of Arkhangelsk, with a population of 301,199 as of the 2021 Census,[16] is the administrative center of the oblast.[4] The second largest city is the nearby Severodvinsk, home to Sevmash, a major shipyard for the Russian Navy. Among the oldest populated places of the oblast are Kholmogory, Kargopol, and Solvychegodsk; there are a number of Russian Orthodox monasteries, including the Antoniev Siysky Monastery and the World Heritage Site of the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea. Cosmodrome is one of three spaceports in Russia (the other two are Kapustin Yar in Astrakhan Oblast and Yasny in Orenburg Oblast). Hieromartyr Νikόdēmos, Bishop of Belgorod, Commemorated on December 28;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Vyg River Folder, Karelia

Vyg River

Vyg River - Upper Vyg River
Vyg River - Upper Vyg River; St. Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19;

Upper Vyg River, Karelia, White Sea Region, Vologda
Upper Vyg River, White Sea Region, Vologda; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated January 9 ;

Karelian People (from St Petersburg up to the White Sea)
Karelian People; Karelia; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; Martyr Bassa of Edessa, and her sons, Commemorated on August 21; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Svir, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Polycarp of Briansk, Commemorated February 23 ; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18; Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker of Valaam, Commemorated on June 28;

Karelia, White Sea Region, Vologda, Vyg River
Karelia; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; Martyr Bassa of Edessa, and her sons, Commemorated on August 21; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Svir, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Polycarp of Briansk, Commemorated February 23 ; Monkmartyr Euphrosynus of Blue Jay Lake, Novgorod, Commemorated on March 20; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18; Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker of Valaam, Commemorated on June 28;

Karelia, Republic of Karelia, White Sea Region, Vologda
Republic of Karelia ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Herman of Solovki, Commemorated on July 30; Valaam Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on August 7; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Svir, Commemorated on August 30; Glorification of the Priestmartyr Alexander Hotovitzky, Commemorated Decimber 4 ; St Barlaam of Keretsk, Commemorated January 15 ; Venerable Athanasius the Abbot of Syandemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 18 ;

Vyg River Mouth (Solovki, Onega Bay, White Sea)
Venerable Sabbatius the Wonderworker of Solovki, Commemorated on September 27;

Suma, Karelia (Sumiskiy Posad) (Suma River near Vyg River Mouth)
Suma, Karelia (Sumiskiy Posad); Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Solovki Folder

Solovki Island, White Sea, Vologda
Solovki prison camp and monestary: seven versts (Kilometers) from Solovki.; Venerable Irenarchus the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on July 17; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Herman of Solovki, Commemorated on July 30; Venerable Job of Ushchelsk, Commemorated August 5; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17; Icon of the Mother of God "œO All-Hymned Mother"Â, Commemorated on October 6; Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Venerable Sergius the Wonderworker of Valaam, Commemorated on June 28;

Filomonov Wharf, Solovki, White Sea Area
Filomonov Wharf: at the Solovki Prison Camp and Solovetsky monestary seven versts (kilometers) from Solovki. Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ;

Keretsk, Lake Keretsk, White Sea Region
Lake Keretsk ; St Barlaam of Keretsk, Commemorated January 15 ;

Solovetsky Monastery, White Sea, 1436
Solovetsky Monastery ; Venerable Irenarchus the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on July 17; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Herman of Solovki, Commemorated on July 30; Translation of the relics of Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow; Venerable Job of Ushchelsk, Commemorated on August 5; Translation of the relics of the Venerable Zosimas of Solovki, Commemorated on August 8; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17 ; Repose of St Jonah the Archbishop of Novgorod, Commemorated on November 5 ; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki; Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated on November 20 ; St Gennadius the Archbishop of Novgorod, Commemorated December 4 ; Repose of the Venerable Seraphim the Wonderworker of Sarov, Commemorated January 2 ; Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, Commemorated January 9 ; Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island, Solovki, Commemorated January 13 ; Venerable Theodore of Sanaxar, Commemorated on February 19 ; Venerable Zosimas the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on April 17; Venerable Sergius of Shukhtom, Commemorated on May 19; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Bassian the Monk of Pertomsk, Solovki, Commemorated on June 5; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14; Translation of the relics of Hieromartyr Philip the Metropolitan of Moscow, Commemorated on July 3 ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Sergius of Radonezh, Commemorated on July 5;

Solovki Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration) cathedral, Solovki, 1556
Solovki Preobrazhensky (Transfiguration) cathedral, Solovki, 1556; Translation of the relics of the Venerable Sabbatius of Solovki, Commemorated on August 8;

Solovki prison camp, White Sea
Solovki prison camp: seven versts (Kilometers) from Solovki. Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Venerable Theodore of Sanaxar, Commemorated on February 19 ;

Kemperpunkt camp, Solovki prison camp, White Sea
Solovki prison camp: seven versts (Kilometers) from Solovki. Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Venerable Theodore of Sanaxar, Commemorated on February 19 ; Venerable Nikon of Optina, Commemorated on June 25;

Solovki Islands, White Sea
Solovki Islands; Venerable Irenarchus the Abbot of Solovki, Commemorated on July 17; Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17 ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Herman of Solovki ; Second Translation of the relics of the Venerable Zosimas of Solovki; Venerable Sabbatius the Wonderworker of Solovki, September 27 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂœO All-Hymned MotherÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on October 6; Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Finding of the relics of the Venerable Bassian the Monk of Pertomsk, Solovki, Commemorated on June 5 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14 ;

Anzersk Island, Solovki
Anzersk Island, Solovki; Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island, Solovki, Commemorated January 13 ;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Onega River Folder (Onega Bay)

Onega Lake and River, Land of the Chud People (east of St Petersburg)
Chud People; St Sergius of Malopinega, Commemorated on November 16 ; St Vsevolod (in holy baptism Gabriel) the Wonderworker of Pskov, Commemorated February 11 ; Venerable Lazarus of Murom, Commemorated on March 8;

Onega River

Onega River Source (Lake Lacha)
Lake Lacha ;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Onega River Source, Lake Vozha and Sora River Folder

Sovza River (Sora River?)

Sora, Vologda (Sora River Mouth, Vozhe Lake)
Sora? Since the Sora river of Vologda and Lake Kuben is described as this river, the Sora would probably be this location. Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7; Venerable Cornelius the Abbot of Komel, Vologda, Commemorated on May 19;

Lake Vozha, Onega Source, White Sea
Lake Vozha; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk; Venerable Nicephorus of Vazheozersk;

Vazheozersk, Vologda
Vazheozersk; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7; Venerable Nicephorus of Vazheozersk, Commemorated on February 9;

Svid River

Svid River from Vozhe to Lacha

Oshevensk is 50 miles NW of Kargopol on Kouzha River

Kargopol, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha)
Kargopol; Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated November 20 ; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20;

Chelma Hill, Kargopol, White Sea, Vologda (Onega River Source, Lake Lacha)
Kargopol; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ;

Kargopolsky District, White Sea Region, Vologda
Kargopolsky District; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated December 8 ; Venerable Alexander the Abbot of Oshevensk, Commemorated on April 20;

Lake Lacha
Lake Lacha ; Uncovering of the relics of the Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk, Commemorated on October 7; Venerable Cyril the Abbot of Chelma Hill, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Martinian the Abbot of Byeloezersk; Venerable Nicephorus of Vazheozersk, Commemorated on February 9;

Onega River 1

Onega River 2 (Pachomiev Monastery, Kena River)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Onega River 2, Kena River Folder

Kena River

Kena River Source (Lake Kenozero)

Keno Lake, Onega River, White Sea, Vologda (Lake Kenozero, Kena River)
Keno Lake (Lake Kenozero, Kena River); St Brannock of Braunton, Commemorated January 7 ;

Kena River 1

Pachomiev wilderness monastery, White Sea Region, Vologda, 1493
Pachomiev wilderness monastery somewhere on the short River Kena. Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated December 7; St. Pachomius of Keno Lake, Commemorated on January 7;

Ancient church of st. paraskeva. village izmailovskaya .arkhangelsk region, russia
Ancient church of st. paraskeva. village izmailovskaya .arkhangelsk region, russia; St. Paraskeva-Pyatnitsa monastery; Multiplier of Wheat Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on October 15;

Kena River Mouth (Onega River 2)

Onega River 3

Onega River 4 (near Kozhe Lake)

Onega River 5 (Koza River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Onega River 5, Koza River Folder

Koza River

Koza River 1 (Kozhe Lake)

Kozheozersky Monastery (Onega Basin)
Kozheozersky Monestary; Venerable Serapion of Kozhe Lake, Commemorated on June 27 ; Venerable Nicodemus the Abbot of Kozhe Lake, Commemorated on July 3;

Kozhe Lake (Lake Kozhozero)
Lake Kozhozero; Venerable Serapion of Kozhe Lake, Commemorated on June 27 ; Venerable Nicodemus the Abbot of Kozhe Lake, Commemorated on July 3;

Koza River Mouth (Onega River 5)

Koza River Source

Onega River Mouth (Onega Bay, White Sea)
Venerable Sabbatius the Wonderworker of Solovki, Commemorated on September 27; Venerable Diodorus the Abbot of Yuregorsk, Commemorated on November 20;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River Folder

Northern Dvina River

Northern Dvina River Source (Yug and Sukhona (Kuben) Rivers

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina Source, Sukhona River Folder, Lake Kuben, Ustiug

Sukhona (Kuben) River

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina, Sukhona River Source, Lake Kuben Folder, Kubena,Sora Rivers

Lake Kuben Folder

Lake Kuben
Lake Kuben or Lake Kubenskoye; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, Commemorated on August 2; Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda; Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21;

Savior-Kamen aka Savior-Stone (Spaso-Kamen) monastery, Lake Kuben, Vologda, 1260
Savior-Kamen monastery; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, August 2nd ; Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated January 20 ; +- Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda, Commemorated on June 9

Kamenny monastery, Lake Kuben, Vologda, 1260
Kamenny monastery, Lake Kuben, Vologda, 1260; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, August 2nd ; Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated January 20 ; +- Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21 ;

Zaonikev Monastery (Lake Kuben, Kubensk, Vologda, Kamenny Monastery) 1260
Kamenny Monastery; Venerable Prince Andrew, in Monasticism Joasaph, of Kubensk, Vologda, Commemorated on September 10 ; Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21 ;

Kubena River Folder

Kubena River

Kubena River Source (along the border, to the Volga)

Vologda forest (Vologda Region)
Vologda forest; Vologda Oblast is mostly forest, the saints referred to Vologda Region as the whole drainage to the north and east, and sometimes everything north of the Volga. Venerable Sergius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves, Commemorated on October 7; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma; Venerable Gerasimus of Vologda, Commemorated on March 4 ;

Kubena River Mouth (Lake Kuben)

Kubensk, Vologda (Kuben aka Kushta River, only river source for Lake Kuben)
Kubensk, Vologda (Lake Kuben) is not defined in wikipedia, but it is probably right here next to the Kubena River at the mouth of Lake Kuben. , near Kamenny Monastery. ; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, Commemorated on August 2; Venerable Prince Andrew, in Monasticism Joasaph, of Kubensk, Vologda, Commemorated on September 10 ; Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda, Commemorated on June 9;

Kushta Monastery (Kuben aka Kushta River, only river source for Lake Kuben)
Kubensk, Vologda (Lake Kuben) is not defined in wikipedia, but it is probably right here next to the Kubena River at the mouth of Lake Kuben, near Kamenny Monastery. ; Blessed Basil of Kubensk, Commemorated on August 2; Venerable Prince Andrew, in Monasticism Joasaph, of Kubensk, Vologda, Commemorated on September 10 ; Venerable Joseph of Zaonikiev Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda, Commemorated on June 9;

Syanzhema aka Syazhem River Folder

Syanzhema River

Syanzhemsk River Source (along the border, to the Volga)

Syanzhema aka Syazhem River Mouth (Kubena River, Vologda)
Syamzhena River; Venerable Chariton of Syanzhemsk, Vologda; Venerable Alexander, Abbot of Kushta, Vologda, Commemorated on June 9;

Syanzhemsk (Sukhona (Kuben) River Source, Syanzhema River Mouth)
Syanzhemsk (Sukhona (Kuben) River Source, Syanzhema River Mouth) Venerable Euthymius of Syanzhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated on January 20;

Sukhona (Kuben) River Source (Lake Kuben)

Sukhona (Kuben) River 1 (Vologda River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina, Sukhona River 1, Lezha River Folder

Lezha River

Lezha River Source (along the border)

Lezha River Mouth (Sukhona River 1)

Sukhona (Kuben) River 2 (Sodima River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina, Sukhona River 2, Sodima River Folder

Sodima River

Kadnikova (Sodima and Rabanga Rivers, Vologda)
Kadnikova (Sodima River); Martyr Galacteon of Vologda, Commemorated on September 24 ; St Philip of Rabanga, Commemorated on November 15 ;

Rabanga River

Rabanga (Sodima and Rabanga Rivers, Vologda)
Kadnikova (Sodima River); Martyr Galacteon of Vologda, Commemorated on September 24 ; St Philip of Rabanga, Commemorated on November 15 ;

Sodima River Mouth (Sukhona (Kuben) River 2)

Sukhona river 3 (Dvinista River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina, Sukhona River 3, Dvinista River Folder

Dvinista River

Dvinista River Source (southeast of the town of Kharovsk, to the Volga)

Dvinista River 1

Dvinista River 2

Dvinista River 3

Dvinitsa River Mouth (Sukhona River 3)

Sukhona River 4

Sukhona River 5 (Totma)

Totma Ephraimov (Spaso-Sumorin) monastery, Vologda, 1554 & 1685
Spaso-Sumorin monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated on January 28 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated on January 28 ;

Totma, Vologda (Sukhona River 5)
Totma (Sukhona River 5); Venerable Bassian of Tikhsnen, Vologda, Commemorated September 12 ; Blessed Andrew of Totma the Fool-For-Christ, Commemorated on October 10 ; Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 28 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated January 28 ;

Spaso-Sumorin (Totma Ephraimov) monastery, Vologda, 1554 & 1685
Spaso-Sumorin monastery; Icon of the Mother of God of Sumorin-Totem, Commemorated on January 28 ; Venerable Theodosius the Abbot of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated on January 28 ;

Tiksnensk [Totemsk] District (Sukhona River 5)
Totemsk District; Venerable Bassian of Tikhsnen, Vologda, Commemorated September 12 ; Blessed Maximus the Fool-for-Christ of Totma, Vologda, Commemorated January 16 ;

Sukhona River 6

Sukhona River 7

Sukhona (Kuben) River Mouth (Ustiug, Yug River Mouth, Northern Dvina River Source)
St Philip of Sukhona, Commemorated August 17 ;

Ustiug, Vologda (Skukhona and Yug Rivers, Northern Dvina Source)
Ustiug, Vologda; Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Lakes, Commemorated on July 28; St Philip of Sukhona, Commemorated on August 17 ; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug ; St Cyprian of Ustiug, Commemorated September 29 ; Venerable Amphilochius the Abbot of Glushetsa, Commemorated October 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated on October 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated July 28 ; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustiug, Vologda; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26; Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ, Commemorated on May 29; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug, Commemorated on July 8 ; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustiug, Vologda, Commemorated on July 8;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina Source, Yug River Folder, Ustiug

Yug River

Yug River Source (along the border)

Yug River 1 (Sharzhenga River)

Sharzhenga River Mouth (Yug River 1)

Yug River 2 (Volomsk Forest)

Volomsk forest (Yug River 2)
Volomsk forest is 80 versts southwest of Ustiug at Kichmenga River; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Volomsk, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Yuga, Commemorated on July 28;

Yuga Monastery, Volomsk forest (Yug River 2) 1605
Volomsk forest is 80 versts southwest of Ustiug at Kichmenga River; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Volomsk, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Yuga, Commemorated on July 28; Wonderworking Yuga Icon of the Mother of God appeared at the beginning of the seventeenth century to the Elder Saint Dorotheus, schemamonk of the Pskov Caves monastery. The Mother of God, during an invasion of the Swedes, commanded him to take Her image to a place She specified, and to bring the icon to Yaroslav diocese and to start a monastery there . igumen of the monastery would not agree to give up the Icon of the Mother of God, but She appeared to him in a vision commanding him to fulfill Her will and let Elder Dorotheus take Her icon. Elder Dorotheus came to the place specified in the vision, stopped to rest, and put the holy icon upon a tree. he wanted to continue the journey, then some invisible power prevented him from taking the holy icon from the tree. Saint Dorotheus realized that the Queen of Heaven wanted to remain in this place. He then built a small hut and stayed near the holy icon. News of the Elder’s arrival quickly spread through the surrounding villages. Pilgrims came to venerate the holy icon, from which many healings took place. Money was collected by the pious local inhabitants, and construction of a new monastery began. Dorotheus died in the year 1622. Clergy presented accounts of miracles to Patriarch Philaret. They received his blessing to establish a monastery at the River Yuga with church dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. The monastery became known as the Yuga. In 1654, by the intercession of the Mother of God, a deadly pestilence was halted in that place.

Kichmenga River Mouth (at Yug River 2)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina Source, Yug River 3, Luza River Folder

Luza River

Lalsk (Lala River Mouth at Luza River 7)
Lalsk (Lala River Mouth at Luza River 7); Venerable Leonid of Ustnedumsk, Commemorated July 17 ;

Luza (Luza River 8)
Luza (Luza River 8) ; Venerable Leonid of Ustnedumsk, Commemorated July 17 ;

Luza River Source (along the border)

Luza River 1

Luza River 2

Luza River 3

Luza River 7 (Lalsk, Lala River Mouth)

Luza River 8 (Luza)

Luza River Mouth (Yug River 3)

Yug River Mouth (Ustiug, Skukhona (Kuben) River Mouth, Northern Dvina River Source)

Ustiug, Vologda (Yug and Skukhona Rivers, Northern Dvina Source)
Ustiug, Vologda; Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Lakes, Commemorated on July 28; St Philip of Sukhona, Commemorated on August 17 ; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug ; St Cyprian of Ustiug, Commemorated September 29 ; Venerable Amphilochius the Abbot of Glushetsa, Commemorated October 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated on October 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated July 28 ; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustiug, Vologda; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26; Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ, Commemorated on May 29; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug, Commemorated on July 8 ; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustiug, Vologda, Commemorated on July 8;

Gledeno, Troitse-Gledensky Monastery, 1492
Troitse-Gledensky Monastery, 1492; St. Cyprian of Ustiug, Commemorated on September 29;

Holy Trinity Monastery at Gledeno, 1212
Holy Trinity Monastery at Gledeno, 1212; St. Cyprian of Ustiug, Commemorated on September 29;

Great Ustiug, Vologda (Veliky Ustiug, Northern Dvina Source)
Veliky Ustiug, Vologda (Great Ustiug), the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug Rivers. and the source of the Northern Dvina River; Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the Mother of God at Ustiug ; St Cyprian of Ustiug; Icon of the Mother of God of Seven Lakes, Commemorated on July 28; St Philip of Sukhona, Commemorated on August 17; Venerable Amphilochius the Abbot of Glushetsa, Commemorated October 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated on October 13 ; Righteous Procopius the Fool-For-Christ and Wonderworker of Ustiug, Vologda; St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh, Commemorated November 23 ; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26; Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ, Commemorated on May 29; Venerable Barnabas the Abbot of Vetluga, Commemorated on June 11;

Northern Dvina River 1 (Solvychegodsk, Vychegda River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River 1, Vychegda River Folder

Vychegda River

Vychegda River Source (Central Timan Ridge, Komi Republic)
Komi Republic;

Timan Ridge, Central
Timan Ridge;

Vychegda River 1

Vychegda River 2

Vychegda River 3 (Sysola, Sysola River)

Sysola (Sysola River Mouth, Vychegda River 3)
Syktyvkar or Sysola;

Sysola River Mouth (Vychegda River 3)

Ust-Sysolsk (Sysola)

Zelenets Transmitter (Komi Republic)
Zelenets, Volkhovsky District, Zelenets Trinity Monastery; Venerable Martyrius of Zelenets, Pskov, Commemorated on March 1;

Ust-Vym, Vologda (Vym River Mouth, Vychegda River 3)
Ust-Vym; St. Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; St Jonah the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on January 29 ;

Vym River

Vym River Source (Timan Ridge, South)

Timan Ridge, South
Timan Ridge;

Aykino, Ust-Vym, Vologda (Vychegda River 4)
Aykino, Ust-Vym (Vychegda River 4); St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; St Jonah the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on June 6;

Ust-Vym District, Vologda (Vym River Mouth, Vychegda River 3 Centered in Aykino)
Ust-Vym District; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; St. Gerasimus the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on January 24; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; St Jonah the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on June 6;

Vychegda River 4 (Soyga, Yarenga River Mouth, Ust-Vym)

Soyga, Vologda (Vychegda River 4.5) 1541
Soyga (located approximately half-way between Solvychegodsk and Yarensk Soyga is 60k or Versts from Solvychegodsk; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ;

Soyga Monastery, Vologda (Vychegda River 4.5) 1541
Soyga (located approximately half-way between Solvychegodsk and Yarensk Soyga is 60k or Versts from Solvychegodsk; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated on November 24 ;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River 1, Vychegda River 4, Yarenga River Folder, Vologda

Yarenga River

Yarenga River Source (Komi Republic)

Yarenga River 1

Yarenga, Vologda, Zyryan (Yarenga River 1)
Yarenga; Venerable Longinus of Yarenga; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26 ;

Yarenga River 2

Yarenga River 3

Yarenga River Mouth (Vychegda River 4)

Yarenga, Vologda, Zyryan (Yarensk, Yarenga River Mouth)
Yarenga (Yarensk) ; St Gerasimus the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 24 ; St Gerasimus the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on January 29 ; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26 ;

Vychegda River Mouth (Northern Dvina River 1)

Zyrian Church No. 1 (Vychegda River Mouth, Northern Dvina 1)
Zyrian Church No. 1 (Vychegda River Mouth, Northern Dvina 1) ; St. Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26 ;

Vychegda, Vologda (Vychegda River Mouth, Northern Dvina 1) St Christopher icon and Spring
Koryazhemsk monastery, Vychegda, Vologda (Vychegda River Mouth, Northern Dvina 1); Solvychegodsk (Vychegda River 5) ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Christopher, Commemorated July 28 ; 1555, the Icon of the Mother of God “Of Saint Christopher” was put in the church of the monastery founded by Saint Christopher of Solvychegodsk (July 25), a disciple of Saint Longinus of Koryazkemsk (February 10). icon was glorified by many miracles, and near the monastery a spring of healing water flows from the earth. Saint Christopher Icon is one of the Hodegetria type. Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Longinus of Koryazhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated February 10 ;

Solvychegodsk, Vologda (Vychegda River Mouth, Northern Dvina 1) St Christopher Icon and spring
Solvychegodsk (Vychegda River 5) ; Icon of the Mother of God of St Christopher, Commemorated July 28 ; 1555, the Icon of the Mother of God “Of Saint Christopher” was put in the church of the monastery founded by Saint Christopher of Solvychegodsk (July 25), a disciple of Saint Longinus of Koryazkemsk (February 10). icon was glorified by many miracles, and near the monastery a spring of healing water flows from the earth. Saint Christopher Icon is one of the Hodegetria type. Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Longinus of Koryazhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated February 10 ;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River 1, Vychegda River Mouth, Koryazhma River Folder

Koryazhma River

Koryazhma River Source (along the border)

Koryazhma River Mouth

Koryazhma, Vologda (Koryazhma River Mouth, near Vychegda River Mouth)
Koryazhma (near Vychegda River Mouth), ; Koryazhemsk monastery; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Longinus of Koryazhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated February 10 ;

Koryazhemsk monastery, Vologda, 1535
Koryazhemsk monastery; Koryazhma (near Vychegda River Mouth), ; Venerable Simon the Abbot of Soiga Monastery, Vologda, Commemorated November 24 ; Venerable Longinus of Koryazhemsk, Vologda, Commemorated February 10;

Northern Dvina River 2

Northern Dvina River 3 (Vaga River Mouth)

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River 3, Vaga River Folder

Vaga River

Vaga River Source (along the border west of Pakhtusovo)
Vaga River;

Verkhovazhye (Vega River 1)
Verkhovazhye (Vega River 1); Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated on January 18;

Vaga River 1 (Pezhma River)

Pezhma River Mouth (Vaga River 1)

Vaga River 2 (Kuloy River)

Kuloy River Mouth (Vaga River 2)

Vaga River 3 (Vel River and Arkhangelsk Oblast)

Vel River (Arkhangelsk Oblast) Mouth (Vaga River 3)

Vaga River 4 (Ustya River)

Ustya River Mouth (Vaga River 4)

Vaga River 5 (Shenkursk, Puya River Mouth)

Puya River Mouth (Vaga River 5)

Vaga River 6 (Led River)

Shenkursk, White Sea, Vologda (Vaga River 6)
Shenkursk (Vaga River) ; Righteous Athanasius of Novolotsk, Commemorated January 18 ; Venerable Barlaam of Shenkursk, Commemorated on June 19;

Led River Mouth (Vaga River 6)

Vaga River Mouth (Northern Dvina River 3)

Northern Dvina River 4

Northern Dvina River 5 (Pinega River Mouth)

Kholmogor, White Sea, Vologda (Piinyega River, Northern Dvina 5)
Kholmogor ; Because it has a church, Kholmogor is a selo. St Metrophanes (in schema Macarius) the Bishop of Voronezh, Commemorated November 23 ;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Northern Dvina River 5, Pinega River Folder

Pinega River

Pinyega, Archangelesk (Pinega River 5)
Pinyega, Archangelesk ; Righteous Artemius of Verkola, Commemorated on June 23 ; Venerable Nikon of Optina, Commemorated on June 25;

Pinezhsky District, White Sea, Vologda (Pinega River)
Pinezhsky District; Righteous Child Artemius of Verkhol, Commemorated October 20 ; Righteous Artemius of Verkola, Commemorated on June 23 ; Venerable Nikon of Optina, Commemorated on June 25;

Pinega River Source (Belaya and Chyornaya Rivers confluence)

Pinega River 1

Pinega River 2

Pinega River 3

Pinega River 4 (Verkola)

Verkola, village in Pinezhsky Uyezd (Pinega River 4)
village of Verkola in Pinezhsky; Uyezd in Arkhangelsk Governorate; Righteous Child Artemius of Verkhol, Commemorated October 20; Righteous Artemius of Verkola was born in the village of Dvina Verkhol around the year 1532. son of pious parents, Artemius was a child who was courageous, meek and diligent for every good deed. June 23, 1545 the twelve-year-old Artemius and his father were taken by surprise in a field by a thunderstorm. A clap of thunder broke right over their heads, and the child Artemius fell dead. thought that this was a sign of God’s judgment, therefore they left the body in a pine forest without a funeral, and without burial. years later, the village reader beheld a light over the place where the incorrupt body of the Righteous Artemius lay. to the church of Saint Nicholas in 1577, the holy relics were shown to be a source of numerous healings. this village a monastery was later built, called the Verkhol. 1918, the impious Soviets chopped the holy relics into pieces and threw them into a well. The memory of Saint Artemius is also celebrated on October 20. Righteous Artemius of Verkola, Commemorated on June 23;

Pinega River 5 (Pinyega)

Pinega River Mouth (Kholmogor, Northern Dvina River 5)

Malopinyega district (Pinyega River and Northern Dvina 5) Malopinyega d probably somewhere near here
Malopinyega (Pinyega River and Northern Dvina 5) Malopinyega probably somewhere near here Saint Sergius of Malopinega, Commemorated on November 16

Northern Dvina River Mouth (Archangelsk, Dvina Bay of White Sea)
Dvina River;

Archangelsk (Dvina Bay White Sea, Northern Dvina Mouth)
Archangelsk; Icon of the Mother of God of Georgia, Commemorated on August 22; 1622, the Persian Shah Abbas I, after the devastating invasion of Orthodox Georgia, took part of the Robe of the Lord, and some especially revered icons. Three years later, when the Russian clerk Stephen Lazarev, who was in Persia to do some trading, a certain person from the Shah's retinue offered to let him purchase one of the stolen Georgian icons: an icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. At the same time, at Yaroslavl, the merchant Gregory Lytkin, by whom Stephen was employed, had a revelation of his clerk's imminent arrival with the precious acquisition. had been instructed by a voice from above to take the Icon from Yaroslavl to Arkhangelsk, near the Pinega River. Here, 16 versts from Kholmogorsk, was the Black Mountain monastery (which took its name from the mountain, on which a church was built in 1603.) Later, it was called Krasnogorsk (Beautiful Mountain). the merchant delivered the Georgian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in 1629, during the reign of Tsar Michael. On August 22, with a large contingent of the faithful, the Icon was reverently placed in the monastery. At the same time, the miraculous healing of the blind and deaf monk Pitirim took place. The subsequent manifestations of the Icon's miraculous power prompted Metropolitan Nikon of Novgorod (later the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia) to investigate. Afterward, from 1650, the annual celebration of this Icon took place on August 22, the day of its arrival at Krasnogorsk Monastery. that time, the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was brought to Arkhangelsk each year with honors. The revered Icon was left for a certain time in the main cathedral of the city, for the sanctification of the city and of the Christ-loving people. During the reign of Tsar Alexei (1645-1676), the miraculous Icon was taken to Vologda, Great Ustyug, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky, and Siberia. 1654, Hieromonk Makarios of Krasnogorsk Monastery brought the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (which had been brought from Persia) to Moscow for restoration, and to be covered with a new riza. It was placed in the newly-built church, dedicated to the Life-giving Trinity, at Nikitnikov Lane near the Saint Barbara Gate, where the Kremlin masters carried on their iconographic work. Gregory Nikitnikov had built the church on his property at his own expense (1628-1651). In the church was a chapel dedicated to Saint Nikḗtas (September 15). Members of the Nikitnikov family were also entombed there. that time, a plague or pestilence was raging in Moscow. At the request of the master silversmith Gabriel Evdokimov, whose son was near death, a Moleben was served in his house before the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God from Krasnogorsk Monastery. The patient soon recovered. In gratitude for this miraculous healing, a copy of Georgian Icon was made and placed in Holy Trinity church. From that time, the church was also called Georgian. gracious help of the Most Holy Theotokos continued to be conferred by the aforementioned copy of her Icon. During the plague epidemic of 1654, the Moscow merchant Stephanov prayed continuously to the Queen of Heaven. The Most Holy Virgin appeared to him three times in a dream saying: "Pray to the Georgian Theotokos, on the Glinishchi at the mills, and you will be spared." The Holy Trinity church at Nikitniki was also called the church of the Great Martyr Nikḗtas (one of the chapels) on Glinishchi, near the mills. The merchant did not take his family from Moscow as he intended, but began to pray fervently in the Holy Trinity church. The epidemic did not touch him or his family. Churchwide celebration of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was established with the blessing of Patriarch Nikon in 1654. In 1698, the caretaker of the Moscow printing house Theodore Polikarpov compiled a second edition of the Service. the liberation of Moscow from Napoleon's troops, on December 1, 1812 the wonderworking Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, along with other miraculous Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos (Vladimir, Iveron, and Assuage my Sorrows) were carried in solemn procession around the Kremlin. 1904, a chapel was built in Holy Trinity church in honor of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God. Now this Icon is in the church of the Holy Trinity in Nikitnikov (Razin Street). healings were granted by the Most Holy Theotokos through her wonderworking Icon, which were documented and verified at the end of the XIX century. For example, on June 17, 1887, Lydia Tserkovnitskaya, the wife of a priest in the village of Shuysk, Vologda Province, was critically ill. She recovered after praying before the wonderworking Georgian Icon. There is historical evidence of four more Georgian icons of the Most Holy Theotokos. the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which was in Moscow's Alekseevsky Convent, church evidence reports that it is not a copy of the Icons from Krasnogorsk Monastery nor from Holy Trinity church at Nikitnikov, which were brought from Georgia. In the same deadly plague epidemic of 1654, one of the nuns at the Alekseev Convent fell ill. While she addressed long prayers to the Heavenly Healer, the sick woman suddenly remembered the miraculous recovery she had heard about from the Icon of the Mother of God, which is in the church of the Life-giving Trinity by Saint Barbara's Gate. However, there was no one to send there. After some time, an unknown monk came to the Convent. Turning to the sick nun, he said: "Do not be sad that the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God cannot be brought here. You have here exactly the same Icon as the one brought from Georgia. You will find it in the cave, and you shall behold God's mercy." allegorical meaning of these words became clear afterward in the monastery sacristy, which was laid out like caves, when a hitherto unknown Icon of the Mother of God was discovered. After a Moleben, the miraculous Icon was carried to the cells of the nuns who were suffering from the pestilence. All of them were healed. From that time, the epidemic in Moscow began to abate. the prayerful intercession of the Georgian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos at the Alekseev Convent, the blind Princess Martha Prozorovskaya received miraculous healing in 1662. She gained her sight by the prayers of her parents, after seven years of serious illness. the northwest of Kazan, 18 versts from the city of Sviyazhsk, in the middle of the XVII century was the Raithu communal Hermitage of the Theotokos, which got its name from one of its churches, which was dedicated to the Venerable Fathers slain at Sinai and Raithu (January 14). Tradition states that during the construction of the monastery, Metropolitan Laurence of Kazan, by a revelation from above, sent the best local iconographers to Pinega, to the Krasnogorsk Monastery, which was very far from Kazan, in order to make a faithful copy of the wonderworking Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, which was brought from Persia. 1661, a skillfully executed copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God was delivered from Arkhangelsk. It became highly revered by the local population. Subsequently, this Icon was placed in the cathedral church in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. the XVIII century, the pious peasants of the village of Klyucharev, Korchev county, Tver Province, presented the caretaker of the Moscow Archangel Cathedral with a copy of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God, which became highly regarded by the locals, when the rye crop was threatened with destruction in the late 1860s. Vast fields of newly-sprouted crops were being eaten by an unknown worm, and nothing they did was of any use. Then the peasants prayed for help to the Most Holy Theotokos, whose Georgian Icon they revered. After a Cross Procession around the fields with the Icon, a sudden, unprecedented torrential rain fell. Streams of water washed the worms out of the ground, which were eaten by a large flock of birds. See also other revered copies of the Georgian Icon of the Mother of God in the Protection church at Vorontsov Field, and in the Holy Cross Church in the city of Tula. Icon disappeared after the closure of the monastery (1920-1922), and later it was returned to the monastery. In his 1946 report to the Moscow Patriarchate, Bishop Leonty (Smirnov) of Arkhangelsk states that the Georgian Icon was carried in a procession, which took place at Arkhangelsk in 1946. The further fate of the Georgian Icon is unknown. St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Vyatka, Commemorated on October 8; Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ; Repose of St John of Kronstadt, Commemorated December 20 ; Glorification of St John of Kronstadt, Commemorated on June 8 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Nikon of Optina, Commemorated on June 25 ;

Archangelsk monastery, White Sea area, 1520
Archangelsk monastery; St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Hieromartyr Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereiya, Commemorated December 15 ;

Antonievo-Siysky Monastery, White Sea Region, Vologda (Northern Dvina Mouth) 1520
Antonievo-Siysky Monastery; St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated December 7 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14 ;

Mikhailov Island (Northern Dvina River Mouth)
Mikhailov Island; Antonievo-Siysky Monastery; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated December 7 ;

Karelian Nikolaev monastery, White Sea Region (Northern Dvina Mouth) 1410
Karelian Nikolaev monastery; St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18;

Keurola, Resurrection monastery in the city of Keurola, Probable Location, (Northern Dvina Mouth) 1410
Karelian Nikolaev monastery; St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18;

Pertominsk, Arkhanglsk (Northern Dvina River Mouth)
Pertominsk, Arkhanglsk; is a rural locality (a settlement) and the administrative center of Pertominskoye Rural Settlement of Primorsky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. The population was 252 as of 2010.[2] There are 12 streets. concentration camp was the site of a concentration camp established by the Soviet Union in which various political rivals of the Bolsheviks were detained. This was one of the first such camps, established by the Cheka in 1919.[3] Along with the death camp set up by Mikhail Kedrov in Kholmogory it was part of the Northern Camps of Special Designation.[3] Finding of the Relics of Venerable Bassian and Jonah, Monks of , Commemorated on June 5; Bassian and Jonah were monks of the Solovki Transfiguration monastery and disciples of Igumen Philip, who later became Metropolitan of Moscow (January 9). holy monks were glorified by the Lord after their death in 1561. and sailors came to pray in the chapel, built in 1599 over their grave by the Trinity-Sergiev monastery Elder Mamant. There in 1623 the hieromonk James founded a monastery, called Pertominsk.

The side of the Icy Sea
Karelian Nikolaev monastery; St Spyridon the Patriarch, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Euthymius the Enlightener of Karelia and Finland, Commemorated on April 18;

Siya (Sura), White Sea Region, Vologda (Archangelsk, Northern Dvina Mouth)
Siya; Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Siya, Novgorod, Commemorated December 7 ; Venerable Elisha of Suma, Solovki, Commemorated on June 14;

Russia, Vologda, White Sea, Kola Peninsula Folder

Kola Peninsula, White Sea Region, Vologda
Kola Peninsula; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ; St Barlaam of Keretsk, Commemorated January 15 ;

Kola Peninsula - Lapland
Lapland: land of the Sapmi People (Laplanders). Lapland has no capital but Murmansk is its largest city. Above the Artic Circle, it is the northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ;

Lapland - Kola Peninsula
Lapland: land of the Sapmi People (Laplanders). Lapland has no capital but Murmansk is its largest city. Above the Artic Circle, it is the northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ;

Sura Lake, White Sea Region, Vologda
Lake Sura

Kola River

Kola River Source

Kola River Mouth
Venerable Theodoritus the Enlightener of the Lapps, Solovki, Commemorated on August 17 ; 9 Martyred brothers of Kola;

Murmansk (Kola River, Lapland)
Murmansk (Kola River) is the largest city in Murmansk Oblast and all of Lapland; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ;

Kola (Murmansk, Kola River, Lapland)
Murmansk (Kola River) is the largest city in Murmansk Oblast and all of Lapland; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ;

Novoezersk, Novgorod (nearMurmansk and Kola River in Lapland)
Novoezersk, Novgorod; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4;

New Lake, Novoezersk (nearMurmansk and Kola River in Lapland)
Novoezersk, Novgorod; Venerable Cyril the Abbot and Wonderworker of Novoezersk, Novgorod, Commemorated on February 4;

Pechenga River

Pechenga Bay (Barrents Sea)

Pechenga River Source

Pechenga River 1

Pechenga River 2

Pechenga River 3 (Pechenga)

Pechenga, White Sea Region, Vologda (Pechenga River Mouth)
Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk); Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk), Commemorated on December 15 ; Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated on December 15 ; Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga, Commemorated on December 25; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ;

Pechenga Monastery, White Sea Region, Vologda, Kola, 1492 or 1533
Pechenga Monastery; Venerable Tryphon the Abbot of Pechenga (Kolsk); Martyr Jonah the Disciple of Tryphon of Pechenga, Commemorated December 15 ; Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga, Commemorated on December 25; Venerable Abraham of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ; Venerable Coprius of Pechenga, Vologda, Commemorated February 4 ;

Pechenga River Mouth (Kola Penninsula)

Russia, Vologda, Pechora River Folder (Artic Ocean)

Pechora River

Pechora River Source (Pechora, Komi Republic)
Komi Republic;

Pechora River 1 (Yugra Land)

Pechora River 2

Pechora River Mouth (Artic Ocean)

Pechora, Komi Republic ( Pechora River Source)
Pechora, Komi Republic; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19;

Zyryani, Lands of the Zyryani people 1 (Komi Republic, Vologda)
Lands of the Zyryani (Komi) people 1 (Komi Republic, Vologda); St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19; St Gerasimus the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated January 29 ; St Stephen the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on April 26;

Yugra Land (Land of the Voguls, Pechora River, Vologda)
Yugra Land; St Pitirim the Bishop of Perm, Commemorated on August 19;

Russia, Vologda, Mezen River Folder (Mezen Bay, White Sea)

Mezen River

Mezen Bay (Mezen Frontier)
Mezen Bay (Mezen Frontier); Venerable Job of Ushchelsk, Commemorated August 5;

Mezen River Source (North Timan Ridge, Komi Republic)
Komi Republic;

Timan Ridge, North
Timan Ridge;

Mezen River Mouth (Mezen Bay, White Sea)

Ushchelsk, Mezen (Confluence of Ezeg abd Vazhka Rivers)
Ushchelsk (Confluence of Ezeg abd Vazhka Rivers); Venerable Job of Ushchelsk, Commemorated August 5;

Ezeg River

Ezeg River Source (Komi Republic)

Vazhka River

Vazhka River Source (Komi Republic)

Vazhka River Mouth (Ushchelsk, Mezen River)