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Pilgrimage tours in 2019 - an opportunity to touch the origins and achieve enlightenment where it all began. In the footsteps of teachers and prophets: from the Holy Land to the Himalayas, from Istanbul to Bari, from Valaam to Solovki - programs, prices, reviews.

modern word"pilgrim" goes back to the Old Russian "palmovnik", which, in turn, is derived from the Latin palmarius ("a person holding a palm branch"). This was originally the name of the pilgrims - participants in the religious procession in the Holy Land. Those who aspired to meet in Jerusalem the Light Christ's Resurrection, came in advance to spend in the Holy City and the entire Passion Week. And since Holy Week is preceded by the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem (otherwise this holiday is also called the Week of Vay, or in Russian Orthodox tradition - Palm Sunday), and the highlight of the day was procession to the walls of Jerusalem, the pilgrims who took part in this procession carried palm branches. Almost two thousand years ago, the inhabitants of Jerusalem met Christ with the same branches. As a rule, in addition to various relics, pilgrims took these palm branches home with them as a keepsake.

Subsequently, pilgrims began to be called pilgrims traveling not only to Jerusalem, but also to other Christian shrines.

Pilgrimage and tourism

In our time, you can often hear such phrases as "pilgrimage tourism", "pilgrimage tour", "pilgrimage tour" and so on. All of them stem from a misunderstanding of the essence of pilgrimage, from its rapprochement with tourism in terms of a purely external similarity. Both pilgrimage and tourism are related to the theme of travel. However, despite the similarities, they have a different nature. Even visiting the same holy places, pilgrims and tourists do it differently.

Tourism is a journey with educational purposes. And one of the popular types of tourism is religious tourism. The main thing in this type of tourism is acquaintance with the history of holy places, the life of saints, architecture, church art. All this is told on excursions, which are the most important element of the trip for the tourist.

The excursion can also be a part of the pilgrimage - but not the main one and not at all obligatory, but only auxiliary. The main thing in the pilgrimage is prayer, worship and religious worship of shrines. Orthodox pilgrimage is part of religious life believing person. In the process of making a pilgrimage, the main thing during prayer is not the external performance of rituals, but the mood that reigns in the heart, the spiritual renewal that occurs with an Orthodox Christian.

Where and why are they going

If we talk about Egypt, Jordan and Israel, then trips to these territories are inextricably linked with the history of the Israeli people and with the path that Moses walked. The same can be said about traveling on the route Israel - Jordan - Syria - Lebanon. From the point of view of Christianity, all these states are on single territory Holy Land. Why? Because the Lord walked and was baptized in Jordan, there are also places that are inextricably linked with the life and death of John the Baptist. Syria and Jordan are associated with the apostles Paul and Peter, who went to preach from Jerusalem.

If we talk about the spiritual content of pilgrimages, for example, to Greece or Italy, then they usually follow the paths of the apostles through the European part of the continent. It is this component that is the main one in tours that include these countries.

The combination of two countries such as Greece and Turkey in one pilgrimage tour also has a very clear ideological justification. As a rule, such trips take place along the route Cappadocia - Istanbul - Thessaloniki - Athens: this is the path of the Apostle Paul and his sermons. And, for example, the trip Bulgaria - Greece - Turkey is based on the Byzantine traditions of Orthodoxy. A visit to these three countries is a tribute to the memory and merits of the Slavic saints and enlighteners Cyril and Methodius.

Combined tours in Russia are also very popular, the most popular among them are trips to the North-Western region (Konevets, Valaam, Kizhi, Solovki). The routes of such travels are determined by both geographical factors and religion with history. For example, Tobolsk, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg and Alapaevsk are very different cities, united by a common theme of royal martyrs.

Popular destinations for pilgrimage tours

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• Europe : Greece (Athos), Italy
• Russia: Diveevo,

The heart of Russia, which sets the rhythm of the country's life, is Moscow, which has been considered the soul of Orthodoxy for centuries, concentrating the main Russian churches and shrines. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flock here every year, grace, peace, and admiration for the feat of great companions dominate here.

And no matter what building concepts for familiarization the modern urban fashion dictates, Orthodox excursions in Moscow enjoy constant interest among the most diverse segments of the population.

The "site" company offers walking and bus trips to the most "reserved" places of Orthodoxy. Our guides are ready in any weather to tell you about the shrines in a fascinating and detailed way, guiding travelers through the traditional and little-known sacred places of the city.

You will see a collection of miraculous icons of the Blessed Virgin, visit Pokrovsky convent, get a unique opportunity to venerate the holy relics of the righteous Matronushka, visit the most famous temples and monasteries, chapels and churches. Orthodox excursions in Moscow pursue not only educational goals, they provide an opportunity to relax the soul, shake off the hustle and bustle of everyday life, touch history, look at the materialistic world through the eyes of eternity and faith.

When ordering Orthodox excursions in Moscow in our company, you can choose any places to visit or take a walk along an already compiled route. Our guides are fluent in theory, knowing about Orthodox Moscow not only well-known facts, but also moments that can only be read in old folios. Contact us, in the company with us, time will fly by unnoticed, and your soul will be filled with light!

Excursions in Moscow

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This excursion route can be classified as a classic one - it will help those who visited the capital for the first time to get acquainted with the main sights of the city, and for those who are already familiar with Moscow, to assemble the image into a single whole.

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

An object

Experienced Mosfilm guides will be happy to introduce you to one of the largest and most advanced film studios not only in Russia, but also in Europe. Our tourists will pass through the territory of the legendary Mosfilm film studio, get acquainted with its interesting past and see its present with their own eyes.

Tour duration: 4 hours

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When the hustle and bustle of the day leaves, and twilight descends on Moscow, the city becomes especially beautiful - the unusual and colorful illumination of many objects represents architectural ensemble capitals in a new guise.

Tour duration: 4 hours

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On frosty winter days, when the whole country enjoys the long-awaited new year holidays, we invite you to a fascinating bus tour "Lights of New Year's Moscow", which will give you a unique opportunity to contemplate the beauty of the festive capital, the grandeur of Moscow Christmas trees strewn with bright lights, the splendor of New Year's illumination and ice figures.

Tour duration: 4 hours

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We invite everyone who is interested in unusual phenomena and believes in the existence of the other world to go on an exciting journey through the most mystical areas of the capital. Our theatrical bus tour will allow you to touch the mysterious world in which ghosts and phantoms live, to feel its frightening and at the same time attractive atmosphere.

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The sounds of revolutionary explosions have long died down, imprinting on the pages of our history the birth of the first workers' and peasants' state. The shock wave of Soviet transformations turned Moscow life upside down once and for all. Having brought down the walls of Orthodox churches, Moscow threw up the ideas of new leaders.

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Every person has desires. The material ones, which are brought to life, one has only to make some efforts, or the innermost ones - they don’t talk about them even to relatives and secretly hope for their miraculous fulfillment. Do you know that absolutely any dream can be realized by correctly using the sacred forces that literally surround us from all sides?

Tour duration: 3.5 hours

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Moscow is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. Its appearance has been formed over many centuries, and historical cataclysms and fatal events have made their own adjustments to the overall picture. The capital that we know now has its own character, sometimes unpredictable and even shocking.

Tour duration: 3 hours

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The royal dynasty of the Romanovs is today one of the most mysterious in Russian history. The Romanov clan over several centuries has acquired numerous mystical and mysterious legends. However, is it possible to say with absolute certainty that all these myths are true?

Tour duration: 3 hours

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Moscow - old City, which intertwined dozens of styles and images. Now no one can single out with certainty the dominant style of the capital of Russia. Graceful, ornate, trying to merge with nature, Art Nouveau mansions coexist with Gothic, glorifying the decay of all material things and the greatness of heaven.

Hiking

Novodevichy Convent- the most beautiful architectural ensemble in the Moscow baroque style. It was built in 1524 by decree of Grand Duke Vasily III. The complex is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and tops the list of the most famous active monasteries in Russia.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

Moscow has its own. There is the Moscow of Vladimir Gilyarovsky, the Moscow of Alexander Pushkin, the Moscow of Joseph Stalin. We invite you to walk around the Moscow of Mikhail Bulgakov - a writer who created his own unique image of Moscow, filled with mystery, mysticism and love.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

A visit to the capital's Red Square is a tradition that has developed at the dawn of the existence of the Moscow State. Having reached the middle, every self-respecting tourist stops his gaze at the dominant of the square - the Lenin Mausoleum, whose severe red-black granite facade hides, perhaps, the “main body” of the Land of Soviets, which outlived its owner for many decades.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

One of the most mystical places in Moscow - the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve - we invite you to visit with our guide. “Yes, full, what a mystic!” - exclaims an inexperienced sightseer. However, those who have ever been to Kolomenskoye will only smile mysteriously in response to this remark and send you on this excursion, because there are few places in the capital that are more covered with legends than Kolomenskoye.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

If you like mysticism and secrets, or maybe you have cherished desire, then you definitely need to visit the walking tour "In the footsteps of Moscow ghosts", which will lead you to this mysterious and mystical world, where the evil spirits of Moscow live.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

Many noble estates located in the central districts of Moscow have been placed at the disposal of the embassies of foreign states. Despite the fact that these beautiful examples of ancient architecture have lost their intended purpose, they continue to decorate the capital.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

The history and activity of the most mysterious world community is hidden from the general public. A veil of secrecy that covers everything related to Masonic order, excites the imagination, giving rise to many myths and the most incredible theories. "Freemasons" are credited with direct participation in geopolitical processes, influence on the course of history and connections with occult forces.

Tour duration: 2 hours

Hiking

Kitay-Gorod is one of the most ancient districts of Moscow. It adjoins directly to the Kremlin and is not very large. But still, Kitay-gorod is practically the entire history of the capital, contained in several streets.

pilgrimage trip is an opportunity to bow Orthodox shrines, to visit the places where the great ascetics carried out their prayer ministry, in general to learn more about the history of our Motherland or other countries.

Before a person who wants to go to any shrine of Orthodoxy, there is always a choice - how to do it?

You can become both an organizer of a pilgrimage trip and a guide: buy a ticket (for a bus, train or plane), find an option for an overnight stay (if the trip is planned for several days), read literature about the shrine. There are pros and cons here. In this case, freedom of action is an important advantage. During the trip itself, you can change or adjust plans, for example, stay longer in a place you like.

If you purchase a group pilgrimage tour, you must follow the itinerary of the trip. But all organizational issues are taken on by professionals - employees of the pilgrimage services. At the same time, no independent preparation for an Orthodox trip (especially with a chronic lack of time) can replace a guide who specializes in a particular pilgrimage route. Especially, it concerns trips abroad. The language barrier, the high cost of a taxi, the difficulty of orienting in an unfamiliar city can become an insurmountable wall on the way of an independent pilgrimage trip.

Another option for a pilgrimage tour can be a secular trip (that is, a regular tourist tour), which often includes holy places. During a tourist tour of Jerusalem, the pilgrim will certainly see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Tours to Paris always include a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, where he, moving away from the main group, can bow to the Savior's Crown of Thorns. But not always holy places are included in such programs. In addition, on a pilgrimage trip, the guide is specially trained to tell not only about the history of the region, cultural values ​​and biographies of famous natives of the city. Before the gaze of the pilgrim, events from the lives of the saints who carried the word of God to this land, the whole history of Christianity, its influence on the way of life and culture of the indigenous people, will pass. How did they meet the preaching of the Gospel here, what relics and miraculous icons stored in visited temples and monasteries? You can learn about all this only on a pilgrimage tour, which is often accompanied by a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church giving a spiritual explanation of historical events.

The schedule of Orthodox pilgrimage trips from Moscow and other cities is designed in such a way as to be in time for Divine Liturgy, come to the monastery for the opening or removal of the revered relics of saints, which at normal times can be in a closed shrine, etc. During the fast, the pious mood of the pilgrim will not be brought down by inappropriate cheerful music or modest food.

At the same time, you should not be afraid that you will find yourself out of your element among the “true Orthodox”. Everyone has their own path to God, and on a pilgrimage no one will force you to pray, sing psalms, confess and be in the service. You can always decide for yourself: to what extent are you currently ready to accept God. It is even interesting to see from the outside how those who have already become churched act, and to outline for themselves their own, one and only path to the Temple.

Pokrov is a pilgrimage service whose schedule always takes into account the wishes of tourists and pilgrims.

International Pilgrimage Center "Pokrov" ©

Zadonsk, Lipetsk region

By train from Moscow (from Paveletsky or Kursky railway stations) first to Lipetsk, from where buses and fixed-route taxis run to Zadonsk. Another, no less convenient option is the intercity bus "Moscow - Voronezh", departing from the Paveletsky railway station. The ticket price to Zadonsk is 832 rubles. Motorists can get from Moscow along the M-4 Don federal road (about 400 kilometers).

Pechory, Pskov region

In one of the largest monasteries in Russia, the Holy Dormition Pskov-Caves, the relics Reverend Mark, Jonah, Lazarus, Vassa, Simeon (Zhelnin), as well as icons of the Assumption Mother of God and the Mother of God "Tenderness". The monastery was founded in 1473.

The city of Pechory is located 43 km from Pskov. Therefore, first we get from Moscow by train to the railway station of Pskov. Ticket price from 1,344 rubles. A regular bus departs from the bus station almost every hour. The fare is 106 rubles.

Solovki, Arkhangelsk region

The fastest way to get to Solovki is through Arkhangelsk. A flight from Moscow will cost 5,932 rubles. Next, you need to make a transfer to the Solovetsky flight, the ticket price is about 13,000 rubles. The second option is to go through Karelia. This path is possible only in summer. First, you should take a train from Moscow to Belomorsk for 3547 rubles. Take a boat there. The fare is 1,500 rubles.

Ipatiev Cape, Kostroma Region

In the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Ipatiev Monastery, located on the banks of the Kostroma River not far from its confluence with the Volga, the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God is kept. The monastery was founded in 1330.

You can get to Kostroma from Moscow in 6 hours by train or 7 hours by bus. The price of a trip by rail will be from 615 rubles, and a bus ticket from 913 rubles.

Bogolyubovo, Vladimir region

The Bogolyubsky Icon of the Mother of God is kept in the Holy Bogolyubsky Convent. The monastery occupies the territory of the palace-castle of Andrei Bogolyubsky. These mansions are the only civil building of the times Ancient Russia, which has come down to our time, at least partially. Near Bogolyubovo is the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl.

You can get to Bogolyubovo from Vladimir by city bus No. 18 or No. 152 for only 22 rubles. Electric trains, trains and buses run from Moscow to Vladimir. By train, the journey will take a little over three hours. The train costs from 539 rubles. The bus departs from the Shchelkovsky bus station, the fare is from 388 rubles.

Optina Pustyn, Kaluga Region

In Vvedensky monastery Optina Pustyn, founded at the end of the XIV century, the relics of St. Ambrose and Nectarius, the elders of Optina, are buried, and the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is also kept.

Optina Pustyn is located near the town of Kozelsk. You can get there from Moscow in 5 hours by bus, which departs daily from the Tyoply Stan bus station. Ticket price - 676 ​​rubles. From the bus station in Kozelsk to the monastery - about three kilometers. This distance can be covered on foot or by bus.

Valaam, Republic of Karelia

In the Valaam Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, located on the most beautiful islands of the Valaam archipelago in Lake Ladoga, the relics of St. Sergius and Herman of Valaam are buried. The monastery itself was founded in 1407 and is now under the supervision and canonical administration of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.

You can get to Valaam from Moscow before the start of navigation on Ladoga from St. Petersburg by helicopter, but this pleasure is not cheap. During the summer period, most pilgrims get to the island on motor ships or meteors from the coastal ports of the northern Ladoga region or on motor ships departing from northern capital. The cost of such a trip is about 3,000 rubles. The cost of tours on motor ships from St. Petersburg starts from 7,000 rubles.

Godenovo village, Yaroslavl region

In the church in the name of St. John Chrysostom, located in Godenovo, near the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky, there is Life-Giving Cross Lord.

From Moscow to the village of Godenovo can be reached by bus or by car along the Yaroslavl highway. The bus from Moscow to Petrovsk departs from the Schelkovskaya metro station, then in Petrovsk you need to change to a bus that goes to the village of Priozerny and get off at the Godenovo stop. Tickets to Petrovsk cost 1352 rubles.

Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod Region

In the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery, founded in 1780, the relics of Reverend Seraphim Sarovsky.

The village of Diveevo is located 180 km from Nizhny Novgorod. You can get from Moscow by plane or by the high-speed train "Lastochka". Ticket price from 4 800 rubles. From the bus station, which is located on Lyadov Square, buses run to Diveevo once a day. The ticket price is about 400 rubles.

Sergiev Posad, Moscow region

The relics of the founder - St. Sergius Radonezh.

Buses of route No. 388 "Sergiev Posad - Moscow" run every 10-15 minutes from the VDNKh metro station. The fare is 200 rubles. You can also get there by electric train from the Yaroslavl railway station. Trains depart every 20-30 minutes. The fare is 132 rubles.

Text: Pavel Ustinov

Every deeply religious person considers it his duty at least once in his life to make a pilgrimage and bow to religious shrines. For Orthodox Christians, such an opportunity will present itself during visits to churches and monasteries of the Golden Ring. The cities included in this route were founded many centuries ago, but to this day they have retained their beauty and grandeur. In addition, they still remain the spiritual heart of our Motherland.

A pilgrimage tour is not a simple sightseeing trip. Here, the spiritual rebirth of a person, his soul comes to the fore, and therefore such trips do not provide for worldly entertainment.

Pilgrimage along the Golden Ring - the unity of spirituality and culture

· Khor Virap;

· Noravank;

· Geghard;

· Tatev Monastery;

· Gandzasar.

The religious tour will allow you to see the residence of the Catholicos, built in the 15th century, to enjoy the Orthodox beauties and the pacification of Armenia.

Pilgrimage tours to Serbia

The Christian religion in Serbia is very rich Orthodox churches, churches and shrines. Serbian monasteries have deep history, and the mass baptism of the Serbs is recorded in the chronicles at the beginning of the 7th century AD. will open to believers the unique history of the formation of Christianity over many centuries. After all, the history of Serbian Orthodoxy endured many splits, pressures from the Turks and Roman Catholics. At the moment, a religious trip to Serbia will allow you to feel the spiritual meaning in the territory of the cathedrals, get a lot of impressions for spiritual experience. The vague past and the formation of Christianity of the Serbs attracts many religious tourists. Therefore, many are already planning pilgrimage tours for 2019.

Pilgrimage tours to Greece

The Greek Orthodox religion is one of the most revered in the world. It was Greece that played important role in the history of Christianity at a time when many believers were looking for shelter and shelter from the Ottoman Empire. If you get to know this country closer, then trips to holy places will allow you to see the rarest icons, temples, monasteries that have contributed to Christianity on a global level. Throughout history, Christianity in Greece has endured many raids, fires, holy relics many times passed from Orthodox to Muslims, to Catholics. But most of the shrines have survived and are now open to the public. modern generations. The pilgrimage tour of the tour operator "Horizons" to Greece will reveal the high spiritual power of Christianity of the times and generations that this country has carefully preserved.

Organization of trips to holy places

The time of the trip is planned taking into account the attendance of church services: everyone can defend the vigil, and at dawn attend the morning liturgy. Upon request, the faithful may be accompanied on their journey by a priest. Tour guides must meet special requirements:

• pious behavior;
• to belong to Orthodox faith;
• deep understanding of the spiritual component of the pilgrimage.

It is very important to observe the rules of visiting temples and monasteries. First of all, this applies to clothing:

• for women a headdress is mandatory: a scarf or scarf and a long skirt covering the knees. Clothing should be modest, discreet, shoulders and chest must be covered;
• for men- also closed torso and shoulders. Jeans or trousers would also be appropriate. Wearing shorts and hats is considered inappropriate.

In addition, alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Try to refrain from profanity.

Pilgrimage to the holy places and shrines of the Golden Ring of Russia - strengthening faith and spirit

Such a trip will unite your family, strengthen faith through communication with the ministers of the church, and the magnificent architecture will touch the very depths of your heart.