Biography of Abraham of Smolensk - preacher of repentance

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Avraamiy Smolensky

(1172[1] or 1150[2] - 1221[2][3] and 1224[1]) - Russian Orthodox saint, reverend. The memory takes place on August 21 (September 3).

After the death of his parents, Abraham took monastic vows at the Assumption Monastery in Selishche near Smolensk (now Bogoroditskoye). Ordained a priest, he preached successfully; Many people flocked to his sermons, since he was not only very well read, but was “cunning... not only in reading, but in interpreting.” After the abbot of the monastery forbade him to preach, Abraham was forced to retire to the poor Smolensk Holy Cross Monastery on Pokrovskaya Mountain. Soon, through his efforts, the monastery was brought into a more flourishing state, decorated with new icons (possibly letters from Abraham himself), which gave rise to envy on the part of a large part of the clergy of Smolensk. He was subjected to a public trial by Bishop Ignatius[4] and, despite the prince’s acquittal, was banned from ministry.

The Life tells that the exiled Abraham performed a miracle, causing rain after a drought (c. 1218-1220). This miracle, as well as the death of many of Abraham's opponents, led to his return to Smolensk as abbot of the Robe Monastery, which later received his name - the Abraham Monastery. He died before 1224, having lived as a monk for about half a century.

“Life” also reports about his painting of the icons “The Last Judgment of the Second Coming” and “Image of the ordeals that the soul goes through after death.”

The Lives of Abraham, known from lists of the 16th-17th centuries, are among the most interesting in terms of the data they contain and the literary form[3].

Canonized at the Makaryevsky Cathedral in 1549.

Notes[ | ]

1. ↑ 12
   Brief biography of Abraham
2. ↑ 1 2 Chumakova.
   Abraham of Smolensk: scribe and religious figure.
3. ↑ 1 2 Sobko N.P.
   Avraamiy Smolensky // Dictionary of Russian artists from ancient times to the present day. - T. 1. - Stlb. 18.
4. Bishop Ignatius of Smolensk ruled the diocese from 1206; died January 29, 1219.

Literature[ | ]

• A. V. Nazarenko.
  Abraham of Smolensk // Orthodox Encyclopedia. - M.: Tserkovno-nauchny, 2000. - T. I: “- Alexy Studit.” — P. 178-179. — 752 p. — 40,000 copies. — ISBN 5-89572-006-4.
• Konyavskaya E. L.
  On the question of the features of “The Life of Abraham of Smolensk” // Ancient Russia. Questions of medieval studies. - 2001. - No. 1 (3). — P. 111-113.
• Froyanov I. Ya.
  Ancient Russia of the 9th-13th centuries. Popular movements. Princely and veche power. - M.: Russian Publishing Center, 2012. - P. 437-446.

Biography of Abraham of Smolensk - preacher of repentance

The chosen servant of Christ and the marvelous wonderworker, in your life he was consecrated from the womb to instruct people on the path of Christ's humility, and now with the angels standing before the Throne of God, grant us to praise you with songs of love, and through your prayers we call you to be delivered from all troubles and sorrows:

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Ikos 1

You have truly appeared as a cohabitant of angels and an intercessor of men, O Reverend Father Abraham, by the good will of all the Creator Christ God, Whom you loved from your youth and for whose worthlessness you endured the slander of the enemy. Also accept from us this praise:

Rejoice, bright star of piety. Rejoice, shining light, who shone gloriously in the darkness of wickedness.

Rejoice, accuser of slanderers. Rejoice, fearless preacher of the faith of Christ.

Rejoice, good follower of the Gospel teaching. Rejoice, dear guardian of the Lord's law.

Rejoice, having exchanged temporary life for eternal heavenly treasure. Rejoice, thou art of the teachings of Christ, valuable beads to be acquired. Rejoice, having enlightened your soul with the teachings of Christ.

Rejoice, thou worthy of the grace-filled overshadowing from above. Rejoice, thou who hast appeared, a dwelling of virtues adorned with cleanliness.

Rejoice, beautiful abode of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 2

Christ the Lord, seeing your soul prepared for the reception of grace through purity and alms, enlightened you with the light of His knowledge from youth and showed you to be a preacher of piety beyond measure, and having mercifully remembered your virtues, made you partaker of the saved parts in the Heavenly Kingdom, where you eat with the angels: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

God-enlightened reason was given to you, holy Abraham, with which you clearly understood the futility of the soul-destroying life of a temporary life and avoided it, but you tried to seek Christ. We also cry out to you with all our hearts:

Rejoice, blessed follower of Christ. Rejoice, sincere lover of His commandments.

Rejoice, fragrant babe of the highest paradise. Rejoice, beautiful blossom of the city of Jesus.

Rejoice, thou who countest earthly wealth for nothing. Rejoice, you who despise corruptible acquisitions.

Rejoice, you who satisfy the temples of God and the poor. Rejoice, through the hands of the wretched you sent your treasures to grief.

Rejoice, for you have not strayed into the snare of covetousness. Rejoice, for you remained elusive through the love of money.

Rejoice, wise merchant of the Kingdom of Heaven. Rejoice, faithful servant, the talent given to you has aggravated.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 3

The power of the Most High strengthen you for the feat of preaching, blessed Abraham: not tolerating the destruction of human souls, you were kindled with zeal for the Living God, teaching those who come to you to lead a pious life and not to deviate from the commandments of Christ and to call Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having a darkened mind with the spirit of malice, the people of Smolensk did not want to penetrate into the mind of your spirit-bearing words, but raised slander against you, calling you to judgment. We, gratifying your patience, say:

Rejoice, you who love Christ with all your heart. Rejoice, you have manifested love for Him in your confession.

Rejoice, jealous of the apostle. Rejoice, former organ of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, God-speaking mouth of the Gospel. Rejoice, you who preached the words of eternal life.

Rejoice, having endured reproach for the Most Sweet Jesus. Rejoice, you who graciously and humbly accepted reproach and annoyance for Him.

Rejoice, for you remained steadfast in your confession of Christ. Rejoice, you who have consumed the slander of the enemy like a cobweb.

Rejoice, holy saint of God, undefeated in courage. Rejoice, unyielding and steadfast in patience.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 4

Breathing in a storm of malice, not tolerating your reproof, the people of Smolensk constantly torment you, like a gentle lamb, a marvelous beast, trying to turn away those who thirst for your preaching of the Gospel, but with little success in the darkening: for we are strengthened by the power from above, you have put to shame their cunning, silently preaching Christ and the One Creator tsa God and cry out to Him: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing your admonishing words to the people of Smolensk, holy Abraham, your iniquity persecutors, guarded those who were thirsty to listen to your words. We, marveling at the majesty of your preaching, call to you:

Rejoice, teacher of piety. Rejoice, shamer of wickedness.

Rejoice, words of grace, for you have adorned the Church with valuable utensils. Rejoice, you who blame slander for nothing.

Rejoice, having crushed the persecutors with your firmness. Rejoice, for the Lovely Jesus you destroyed all the enemy’s tricks.

Rejoice, you who were united with the crucified Christ by confession at the trial. Rejoice, rejoice in the heavenly Lord of the House.

Rejoice, stand at the Throne of God with heavenly powers. Rejoice, contemplating with a frank face the glory of the Trisian Divinity.

Rejoice, reach down from the heights of heaven with your compassion towards us earthly beings. Rejoice, save the faith and love of those who have for you from troubles.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 5

You imitated the God-wise preacher and apostle, Abraham, crying out: I honor Christ, but I love Him alone and I sincerely desire to preach to people, singing to Him with my heart and lips: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Seeing you as an unyielding and invincible preacher of the Gospel of Christ, having withstood the machinations of the enemy and valiantly enduring the rebuke of the saint, you suddenly withdrew to the monastery of the Mother of God, crying out:

Rejoice, invincible confessor of Christ. Rejoice, strongest adamante of patience.

Rejoice, new preacher of piety. Rejoice, equal imitator of the ancients.

Rejoice, enriched by miracle-working grace from the Lord. Rejoice, all-merciful healer.

Rejoice, rest in the fragrance of the holy thing. Rejoice, fragrances of heaven fragrance the souls of the faithful.

Rejoice, source of many different gifts. Rejoice, ever-flowing river of miracles.

Rejoice, inexhaustible treasure of mercy for the suffering.

Rejoice, abundant medicine for those who are sick.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 6

The ineffable wisdom of God! These God has ordained, these He has called, these He has vindicated, and these He has vindicated, these He has glorified: on you, Holy One of God, this word of the Apostle will come true. Seeing the Lord that you were chosen as a vessel and that you preached the Son of God Christ, you endured slander for him, and you performed glorious miracles, which you showed to all who honor your memory with love and cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone gloriously with the rays of miracles, begging the Lord, like the ancient Elijah, to give rain to the thirsty land of Smolensk, and after the appearance of your relics, holy Abraham, in the city of Smolensk, showing to the people your ineffable mercy, resorting to your multi-healing race and the holy icon, even now, we cry out to you:

Rejoice, praise and affirmation of our city. Rejoice, monastery of the Savior, where you rested, everlasting intercession.

Rejoice, for those who labor in it will receive grace-filled help. Rejoice, for their protection and protection.

Rejoice, quick healer of those who are ill. Rejoice, trustworthy excitement for those who are discouraged.

Rejoice, consolation to those who mourn. Rejoice, wealth of the poor.

Rejoice, healing of the sick. Rejoice, strengthening those who are weary.

Rejoice, helper of those who are zealous for piety. Rejoice, you who continue hastily in fasting and prayer.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord, the Lover of Mankind, has shown an abundance of his bounty to the country of Smolensk, giving us a saint and a prayer book pleasing to God, flowing miracles with grace and healing the sick freely: we also thank you for the Lord who benefits us, and we brightly celebrate your memory, with love for the race of your relics falling and calling to Christ: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

We please the new confessor of Christ and glorious miracle worker with love and rejoice with the words:

Rejoice, radiant star of the land of Smolensk. Rejoice, unflickering ray of the Sun of Truth of Christ.

Rejoice, servant of the Lord, wonderful in miracles. Rejoice, O righteous one, glorified in Heaven and on earth.

Rejoice, by the incorruption of your relics you assure us of the truth of the resurrection of the dead.

Rejoice, show the image of immortality in a mortal body. Rejoice, for you have been given the grace to pray for us and motivate us to good deeds.

Rejoice, for after your repose you have given good deeds to those who ask. Rejoice, save from the deadly ulcers and diseases that come to you.

Rejoice, help the needy and the offended. Rejoice, shameless hope of God-loving souls.

Rejoice, you who love you are a constant consolation.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 8

It is strange to see a dead body, showing everlasting life, lying in a grave and healing ailments: but we believe without a doubt, the servant of Christ Abraham, that with your holy relics, even hidden ones, rest here and with your spirit, not leaving us unworthy, honor your memory with love those who venerate and before your holy icon call Christ with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Thou art all on high, O holy Abraham of God, in the lordship of the saints you triumph and enjoy the ineffable blessings of heaven: we know that you do not forget us earthly and earthly, but also from the heavenly heights you mercifully come to us, urging us to honor you with these praises:

Rejoice, affirmation of piety. Rejoice, praise to Orthodoxy.

Rejoice, blessed blessing upon the Russian lands. Rejoice, bright joy for the city of Smolensk.

Rejoice, abundant rose of the grapes of Christ. Rejoice, citizen of the mountainous city of Heavenly Jerusalem.

Rejoice, dwell in the glorious face of the saints. Rejoice, all-blessed dweller of Paradise.

Rejoice, heir of the Kingdom of Christ. Rejoice, partaker of eternal blessed life.

Rejoice, our refuge and protection. Rejoice, quick and free healing of ailments.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 9

All the Angels of Heaven joyfully received you in the abode of paradise, God-wise Father Abraham, where your holy soul received the honor of victory from Christ the Savior, the Righteous Rewarder of those who strive for His holy name on earth: glorifying them in Heaven with the faces on high, He makes them worthy to stand at His Throne, let them sing to Him incessantly: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

You remained uncaught by the wicked deception and the deception of the evil one, Father Abraham, when you appeared before the holy court of the land of Smolensk, and therefore, as a noble confessor of Christ, we please you and call:

Rejoice, enlightened by the dawn of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, for you have shaken off the cowardly fear of judgment.

Rejoice, for you have protected yourself with the shield of faith. Rejoice, never-ceasing evangelist of the power of God.

Rejoice, tireless confessor of the Gospel truth. Rejoice, true worshiper, bow down to the Creator in spirit and truth.

Rejoice, husband of spiritual desires. Rejoice, you who have sought Christ, having rejected worldly charms.

Rejoice, wanderers and beggars, nourished by your righteous labors. Rejoice, head anointed with the oil of mercy.

Rejoice, city of virtues. Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 10

Sincerely desiring for us to be saved, pray for us Mount at the Throne of God, servant of Christ Abraham, and with your prayers help us in the difficult journey of earthly life, ending in repentance and piety, so that we may be worthy to sing with you to Christ and God the Father with the Holy Spirit: Alleluia .

Ikos 10

Your holy prayers have a wall of protection, O wonderful Abraham, we rejoice in sin and honor your memory with love:

Rejoice, divinely enlightened inhabitant of heaven. Rejoice, wonderful and merciful miracle worker.

Rejoice, good listener of those in sorrow. Rejoice, preceding those who call you in troubles.

Rejoice, you who lead sinners to correction. Rejoice, healing myrrh for manifold ailments.

Rejoice, healer not only of physical illnesses, but also of mental illnesses. Rejoice, you who drive away unclean spirits from people.

Rejoice, unenvious giver of gifts of grace. Rejoice, sweeten our souls with the fragrance of your holiness.

Rejoice, through your miracles you confirm us in the truth of the holy Orthodox faith.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 11

Do not despise this prayer song and this humble praise, Father Abraham, for we strive for you with faith and love, together with your holy image, we please you, our intercessor, and we tearfully ask: pray for us to the Lord, to the Unmanful you have the unrestrained boldness of your prayers grace-filled action, let us call with gratitude to Him, wondrous in the saints: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

O holy mountain illuminated by the luminous Trinity of the Trinity, O holy Abraham, enlighten our hearts too, covered by your sinfulness, so that, having kindled our extinguished lamps with the oil of good deeds, we may be honored with the bridal chamber of Christ, where you dwell with the saints and hear this praise from us:

Rejoice, given to us by God as our patron. Rejoice, angelic man.

Rejoice, organizer of our monastery. Rejoice, tireless preacher.

Rejoice, for your hand has abundantly helped your meager abode. Rejoice, for you wisely squandered the perishable wealth that flows to you.

Rejoice, having exchanged it for incorruptible heavenly blessings. Rejoice, enjoy the bliss of the merciful.

Rejoice, stand before the Lamb in the person of the saints. Rejoice, rejoice in the village of the righteous.

Rejoice, you have revealed wonderful wisdom in your life. Rejoice, thou who has governed well the monks of your monastery.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 12

Ask us for grace and mercy from Christ and our Savior, holy and glorious Father Abraham, we believe without a doubt, as if you ask, the All-Good Master will grant you: also for us sinners, do not cease to implore His mercy and ask us for a gift that is beneficial for everyone, so we call everyone good things to God the Author and Giver: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

We sing of your apostolic works, we magnify your angelic patience and kindness, we glorify from your hidden relics the currents of miracles that you constantly flow, urging us to call you:

Rejoice, fellow archangels and angels. Rejoice, co-servant of the patriarchs and prophets.

Rejoice, fellow apostle. Rejoice, beautiful ascetics.

Rejoice, companion of saints and saints. Rejoice, cohabitant of the righteous and all saints.

Rejoice, for you have been adorned with acts beyond miracles. Rejoice, stay with us in your honest and multi-healing relics.

Rejoice, and in your spirit never be separated from us. Rejoice, our consolation and consolation in sorrows.

Rejoice, healing for those who are sick. Rejoice, correction of those who sin.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 13

Glorious servant of Christ and miracle worker of the Smolensk land Abraham, graciously accept this little prayer of ours, offered to you, beg the King of kings and Lord of lords Christ our God to deliver us from all sorrow and need in this life and eternal torment after our death, so that we may be honored in the Kingdom Heaven, together with you, sings to God: Alleluia.

Kontakion 13

Glorious servant of Christ and miracle worker of the Smolensk land Abraham, graciously accept this little prayer of ours, offered to you, beg the King of kings and Lord of lords Christ our God to deliver us from all sorrow and need in this life and eternal torment after our death, so that we may be honored in the Kingdom Heaven, together with you, sings to God: Alleluia.

Kontakion 13

Glorious servant of Christ and miracle worker of the Smolensk land Abraham, graciously accept this little prayer of ours, offered to you, beg the King of kings and Lord of lords Christ our God to deliver us from all sorrow and need in this life and eternal torment after our death, so that we may be honored in the Kingdom Heaven, together with you, sings to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 1

You have truly appeared as a cohabitant of angels and an intercessor of men, O Reverend Father Abraham, by the good will of all the Creator Christ God, Whom you loved from your youth and for whose worthlessness you endured the slander of the enemy. Also accept from us this praise:

Rejoice, bright star of piety. Rejoice, shining light, who shone gloriously in the darkness of wickedness.

Rejoice, accuser of slanderers. Rejoice, fearless preacher of the faith of Christ.

Rejoice, good follower of the Gospel teaching. Rejoice, dear guardian of the Lord's law.

Rejoice, having exchanged temporary life for eternal heavenly treasure. Rejoice, thou art of the teachings of Christ, valuable beads to be acquired.

Rejoice, having enlightened your soul with the teachings of Christ. Rejoice, thou worthy of the grace-filled overshadowing from above.

Rejoice, thou who hast appeared, a dwelling of virtues adorned with cleanliness. Rejoice, beautiful abode of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.

Kontakion 1

The chosen servant of Christ and the marvelous wonderworker, in your life he was consecrated from the womb to instruct people on the path of Christ's humility, and now with the angels standing before the Throne of God, grant us to praise you with songs of love, and through your prayers we call you to be delivered from all troubles and sorrows:

Rejoice, Reverend Father Abraham, miracle worker of Smolensk.