Russian monasteries. Inessa Chudovskaya
Item: 12131Format(mm): 203*7*267Number of pages: 47The year of publishing: 2009ISBN: 978-5-7793-1626-2Publisher: White CityCover type: hardPaper: coatedWeight, gr: 317 Russian monasteries in the old days were the focus of spiritual and cultural life. They attracted both princes and peasants - everyone...
Item: 12131
Format(mm): 203*7*267
Number of pages: 47
The year of publishing: 2009
ISBN: 978-5-7793-1626-2
Publisher: White City
Cover type: hard
Paper: coated
Weight, gr: 317
Russian monasteries in the old days were the focus of spiritual and cultural life. They attracted both princes and peasants - everyone who wanted to comprehend God. The book tells about the famous Russian monasteries, about their founders and holy ascetics.
The book tells in an accessible and interesting way about Russian monasteries - the Kiev-Pechersk and Trinity-Sergius Lavra, the ancient monasteries of Moscow - St. Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery and the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent.
The monks looked for secluded places to pray to God, but their righteous life attracted other people who settled nearby. Monasteries grew, grew rich, often turned into mighty fortresses, which at one time resisted the invaders who attacked the Russian land, were places of detention for noble prisoners, became the goal of pilgrimage for the common people, and for the great princes and kings. The history of Russia was reflected in the history of Russian monasteries. The book is illustrated with reproductions of paintings depicting Russian monasteries, the places where the cloisters are located, and the historical events associated with them. Icons help to present the appearance of the founders of monasteries and holy ascetics.
The pages of the book are decorated with images of ancient church utensils and various liturgical vestments, which create the flavor of ancient Orthodox culture. We invite readers on a journey through Russian monasteries. You will be able to plunge into the depths of history, visit the Kiev-Pechersk and Trinity-Sergius Lavra, Valaam, Solovetsky, Savvino-Storozhevsky, Kirillo-Belozersky, Seraphim-Diveevsky and other monasteries. The book may encourage you to go on a journey through the old Russian monasteries. Readers will understand the reasons for the emergence of monasteries, the meaning of monastic vows and monasticism, the key moments in the history of all monasteries, the purity and greatness of spiritual feats. The book "Russian Monasteries" is published as part of the "History of Russia" project.
Readers will learn about the founding of the largest Russian monasteries, about the holy ascetics who glorified the Russian Church, about the dramatic events in Russian history associated with monasteries. The book will be of interest to children of 9-12 years old - students of secondary school age, it will help them to imagine Russian history and Orthodox culture more vividly. Jewelry often has an author, its own destiny. By reading and looking at the book, children will learn what jewelry was, what it was made of, how it was worn. By touching beauty, children will learn to better understand art and Russian history.