Saint Oleg Bryansky: the life story of the prince, the icon and how it helps, memorial day

Oleg Bryansky

Oleg Romanovich Bryansky
, baptized
Leonty
, monastically
Vasily
(c. 1245 - 1307) [1], holy noble prince, reverend. Commemorated September 20 on the day of death, in the Cathedrals of the Bryansk and Volyn saints

Grandson of the holy prince martyr Mikhail of Chernigov, son of the first Bryansk prince, blessed Roman.

The Ipatiev Chronicle mentions that the blessed prince Oleg in 1274, together with his father, participated in the war against Lithuania. Having learned the vanity of earthly happiness, he granted the Chernigov and Bryansk principalities to his brother and his son, and he himself decided to serve God in the monastic rank. In 1275, he built the Petrovsky Monastery in Bryansk, where he took monastic vows with the name Vasily. Church archives testify that in this monastery the blessed prince died as a strict ascetic on September 20, 1307 and was buried in the monastery church.

Brief biography of the blessed prince

The legends about the deeds and life of Oleg Romanovich, for the most part, were lost, and only meager scraps have survived to this day. However, they are enough to form an idea of the merits of the noble prince and understand his love for Christian values.

Origin

Oleg Romanovich was born approximately in 1254, in the family of the Prince of Bryansk and Chernigov - Roman Bryansk. No less famous is his grandfather, Mikhail Vsevolodovich Chernigovsky, who did not betray his faith under pressure from the Mongol-Tatar invaders, for which he was executed to a painful death.

Some life details

The following acts of Oleg Romanovich are officially known, which not only have survived to this day, but also had a serious impact on the course of history:

in 1274 he took part in the campaign against Lithuania;
and in 1286 he took an active part in a military campaign against the lands of the Smolensk Principality, but suffered a crushing defeat;
later abdicated the throne in favor of his brother Mikhail, and he himself took monastic vows and became a monk in the Bryansk Peter and Paul Monastery.

Note! Having taken monastic vows, Oleg changed his name. According to one version, the new name sounded like Vasily, according to others - like Leonty.

Feat

The feat of the holy prince was that he was able to renounce power and the honors that go hand in hand with it, in the name of faith. In that era, this was virtually an unprecedented act, perceived with bewilderment by other rulers. Oleg himself had a completely different opinion on this matter. In addition to the fact that he left the laurels of the ruler, the church in which he took monastic vows was built with his own savings.

Relics

The relics of the saint were kept for a long time in one of the churches of the Peter and Paul Monastery. In 1930, a decision was made to rebury the relics in order to protect them from acts of vandalism by non-believers. This action was kept secret for a long time and only in 1995 the relics were found again, thanks to the efforts of scientific search groups.

Iconography

On many icons the holy prince is depicted in monastic vestments. In one hand he holds the temple, and with the other he makes the sign of the cross (a prayer gesture) over the believers. Such sacred images emphasize the importance of churches: God's house must be constantly visited, and the path to salvation lies through the temple. On some icons the saint is depicted in princely robes and headdress.

What can you ask for?

When turning to the icon of St. Oleg of Bryansk in any church, parishioners can ask for:

help in difficult times for yourself and your loved ones;
help in the fight against sinful thoughts and actions;
giving strength on the path to achieving spirituality;
liberation from fears and doubts that prevent you from doing good deeds;
finding faith for those people who have lost it due to difficult life circumstances.

Note! Under no circumstances ask the saint to harm others or for help for selfish purposes that do not carry a good message. You will achieve nothing, and evil thoughts can be turned against yourself.

Help in difficult times

Saint Oleg never refused to help others during his lifetime. After canonization, the saint continues to support believers, making their path easier among everyday hardships and misunderstandings.

The fight against sins and vices

A person who has managed to curb his own ego, giving up power over other people, is more capable than anyone else in pacifying internal demons. If you are tormented by heavy thoughts about what you have done or bad habits do not leave you, pray to Saint Oleg of Bryansk.

Help in finding spirituality

There are many legends among parishioners that tell of the onset of spiritual enlightenment at the moment of prayer to the saint. Before this, they were either in a deep religious crisis, or did not believe in the Almighty at all. However, the desire to gain faith and sincere prayers helped them look at the world from a different perspective.

Liberation from fears and doubts

Lack of confidence in oneself and one’s own strengths has ruined a great many undertakings that in the future could radically change a person’s destiny. Prayers to Saint Oleg Bryansky will help you gain faith in your own importance and give impetus to personal development.

Helps in returning the lost to faith

You can ask the saint not only for yourself, but also for your friends and relatives, whose thoughts are dangerously far from God. Reading prayers to the saint will help rid a person of the corrupting influence of evil forces, thus returning him to the light.

Links

Life on the Orthodoxy website. RU
Voytovich L.V. Olgovichi. Chernihiv and Seversk princes // Princely dynasties of Converging Europe (end of IX - beginning of XVI century): storage, suspense and political role. Historical and genealogical research. — Lviv: Institute of Ukrainian Studies named after. I. Krip'yakevich, 2000. - 649 p. — ISBN 966-02-1683-1. (Ukrainian)
Three new churches were consecrated in Kyiv
All churches of Oleg Bryansky

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Lyrics

If you want to ask Saint Oleg of Bryansk for help and intercession, pay attention to the sacred texts below.

Troparion

From your youth, having loved Christ with all your heart, reverend, you left earthly glory as if it were passing away, and you left the kingdom of the earth as nothing, counting the monk’s face joyfully and the city of Bryansk with many labors, like the sun shining brightly, you illuminated it: thus, having become an adornment of the Trinity, pray to the prince Oleg, Christ God, save our souls.

Kontakion

You became like the fruitful shoot from the honest root, the noble Olezha, having loved the truth and the imperishable life of Christ. In the same way, through prayer, vigil and fasting, the great lamp, having become your disciple, enlighten, blessed one, your Fatherland and save our souls.

Greatness

We please you, blessed Prince Olezha, and honor your holy memory, for you pray for us to Christ our God.

Prayer

Oh, reverend father, blessed Prince Olezh, zealous servant of Christ, warm prayer book to the Lord, protector in troubles and tireless comforter in sorrows! Look, most blessed one, mercifully at your city and see your children humbly falling down and wanting to serve you. Do not reject those who require your help, but as a benefactor and intercessor, pray ever since the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ may bless the Russian country, preserving it in peace and good faith, multiplying its cities, preserving His property. Offer up, our God-bearing Father, this small prayer of your unworthy servants to the Master Christ, may the living spirit of right faith and love, unshakable piety, Christ-consistent wisdom be established in the Holy Orthodox Church, may the shepherds be granted zeal for the salvation of people, to enlighten the unbeliever and guide the erring convert and attract those who have fallen away. Rather, let all the children of the Orthodox Church remain pure from worldly temptations, carnal lusts, superstition, superstitions and enemy obsessions. To her, saint of God, do not despise us who pray to you, but help us with your speedy intercession, so that having escaped all troubles, misfortunes and sorrows in this temporary life, we will find a shameless death, and thus having lived on earth pleasing to God, we will be worthy of heavenly life in heaven, where together with you we will glorify the love of mankind and generosity in the Trinity of the glorified God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.

Akathist

Kontakion 1

We bring praise to the chosen saint, the wondrous representative of the city of Bryansk, the patron saint of Bryansk, Prince Oleg the Blessed, as the intercessor of our souls and our warm prayer book: you, O God-bright star, shining upon us endlessly, and those who have been delivered from troubles and sorrows, cry out to you with tenderness: Rejoice, saint God, Prince Olezha, wonderworker of the city of Bryansk.

Ikos 1

The Creator, in the image of a human being, revealed you to heaven and earth from the pious root of Michael the Passion-Bearer, the Grand Duke of the land of Chernigov, having grown a most honorable branch, and made you the heavenly intercessor of the city of Bryansk. In the same way, your life and deeds are holy to Olezh, honoring you in accordance with your cry: Rejoice, God-given fruit of pious parents. Rejoice, O rose of the Blessed Michael, who acquired the crown of martyrdom, Rejoice, praiseworthy imitator of the monks of the bureaucrat, daughter of Mikhailov, the Venerable Euphrosyne of Suzdal. Rejoice, you who were prepared from the swaddling clothes for the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, for you are from the host of holy princes of Russia, chosen by God. Rejoice, you who have manifested unshakable faith within yourself. Rejoice, you who were ardent with love for Christ even in your youth. Rejoice, you who showed the image of gentleness and humility even to the end. Rejoice, you who have desired the ascetic crown from your youth. Rejoice, rich treasure of virtues. Rejoice, the accomplishment of monastic deeds is excellent. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 2

Seeing with intelligent eyes the eyes of your righteous ancestors, Michael in the horde from Batu, who accepted death for Christ, and the Venerable Euphrosyne, who shone brighter than all the Russian fasts, you tried, if you were the most faithful Prince Olezh, to imitate this, even if you were young. We, glorifying God, having acted wonderfully for you, sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

Having acquired a God-enlightened mind from youth, you directed your thoughts towards heavenly purities, inclined your heart and ears to the voice of the offended and helpless, showing mercy and love to the poor and orphans; For this reason, receive from us the blue: Rejoice, full of childish mercy. Rejoice, good comforter of the sad. Rejoice, nourisher of widows and orphans. Rejoice, representative in these troubles. Rejoice, healer of sorrowful hearts. Rejoice, imitator of the humble adolescence of Christ. Rejoice, sacredly revered parents and known ones. Rejoice, for setting an example of good behavior for your peers. Rejoice, having gained freedom from sins and passions. Rejoice, thou who hast grown a fruitful class of faith in thy soul. Rejoice, reverent youth who has gained the gifts of the fear of God and piety. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 3

We strengthen you with the power of the grace of the Holy Spirit, blessed Prince Olezha, you intended, having accepted the cross, to follow Christ, when the monks brought to the city of Bryansk the image of the Most Holy Theotokos, I am present to your ailing parent, the blessed Prince Roman, for this sake the Lord, test the hearts and wombs, bless from above you, calling to him: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having one thought in your heart, to serve Christ, you put aside carnal wisdom, and, like a skilled warrior, you acquired the armor of salvation, and fought against invisible enemies, thereby pleasing your will by crying to you: Rejoice, bearer of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, image of spiritual poverty. Rejoice, protected by the indestructible shield of faith. Rejoice, having received an invincible weapon - the life-giving cross of Christ. Rejoice, guardian of ancient piety. Rejoice, zealot of fatherly deeds. Rejoice, illuminated by the light of prudence. Rejoice, crowned with reverence and meekness. Rejoice, for you are a fragrant incense to the God of prayer. Rejoice, wonderful vegetation of our fatherland. Rejoice, decoration of the line of princes. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 4

The storm of passions and worries of everyday life cannot shake you, most blessed Prince Olezha, but teach us to skillfully seek a firm refuge of salvation: the same incorruptible beauty of dispassion has risen into your soul, pleasing to the all-powerful God, to whom you sang: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing your half-sister, the princess of the land of Volyn Olga, say that her husband had died, it was only her lot to receive a monastic image on earth, he himself was jealous of her will and first settled in solitude in the helicopter city of your parents, after which, having received monastic tonsure, he went to his place, shown above, and there you worked peacefully for the Lord. We marvel at the image of spiritual courage and praise you: Rejoice, you who despise the glory and hereditary power. Rejoice, destroyer of vanity and pride. Rejoice, consider earthly honors as nothing. Rejoice, seeker of the kingdom above. Rejoice, high acquisitor of renunciation. Rejoice, you who add labor to labor, and add fasts to fasts. Rejoice, for through prayer and vigil you have secured the kingdom of heaven. Rejoice, for you have lifted a good yoke upon your frame. Rejoice, from your youth you were strengthened for all monastic deeds. Rejoice, vessel of innocence. Rejoice, color of solitude. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 5

You became like a luminous ray, Reverend Prince Olezha, when you realized that you could bring great good to the fatherland and in the image of monks, you settled in a deserted place, your desire was favorable to the creator, to work in his veneration and take out the song: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having seen the love of God of the people and the city of Bryansk, your God-righteous life, I glorify you and greatly honor your generosity and deeds, but you, having loved true humility, and disdained human praise, were not wounded by pride. For this reason we bring this to you: Rejoice, thou who loved the sanctity of the house of God. Rejoice, having prepared in your body a living temple for the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, thou who kindly imitated the ancient desert dwellers. Rejoice, having continued in fasting and prayers. Rejoice, teacher of piety, renowned people of Christ. Rejoice, zealous servant of God's servants. Rejoice, for through unceasing vigil you have become like the incorporeal. Rejoice, for you were inspired by nothing vanity. Rejoice, teacher of abstinence. Rejoice, most merciful faster. Rejoice, shame on the sensualists. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 6

You were a preacher of the Orthodox faith and a zealot of piety in word and life, blessed Prince Olezh, with one burning desire, so that you would bring everyone in your city to Christ and teach them to sing to him together with you: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Thou hast shone in the wilds of the city of Bryansk, surrounding those lying like the morning dawn and like the stars of heaven, illuminating your virtues, all who lived there, about which even now no one will keep silent, to glorify you with these praiseworthy words: Rejoice, as a pillar in the darkness of sin has risen to the lost. Rejoice, you have shown the way to those who walk along you from earth to heaven. Rejoice, teacher of desert-loving monks. Rejoice, you shepherd who tends the pastures of the animals. Rejoice, pure stream of grace. Rejoice, country of Bryansk, glory and affirmation. Rejoice, olive tree, flowing out the oil of the Lord’s mercies. Rejoice, filling the vine with the hope of everlasting promises. Rejoice, mirror of tenderness. Rejoice, repository of renunciation. Rejoice, for you have poured out currents of inspired teachings. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 7

Although it is worthy to strive for good deeds and to maintain the faith inseparable from the saints, you first strengthened your mind by reading Divine words and the lives of the fathers, and you also learned to imitate the deeds of the saints, but after all, you imputed all that was temporary and left behind many riches, being poor and wretched, and without stumbling. Bring a song to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

A new Thebaid has appeared to the venerable prince, good Bryansk, in which the Apostle laid the foundation of a monastery in the name of the supreme ones: there the temple is small and the cells are poor, having created, with great labors and unceasing vigil, decorate your life equal to the angels. By singing, fasting and prayers the image became your disciple. For this reason, receive, Reverend Father: Rejoice, thou who art freely exchanged the prince’s scarlet for a monastic hair shirt. Rejoice, having pleased Christ God well with fasting, vigils and prayers. Rejoice, for you have built a monastery and a temple for the glory of the Saints. Rejoice, for you have prepared a kind refuge for the swimmers of the sea of life. Rejoice, thou who have escaped the filth of sin. Rejoice, possessor of perfection. Rejoice, vigilant vigil to the teacher. Rejoice, lover of sobriety and silence. Rejoice, for the sake of the Lord you despise all the red of the world. Rejoice, burning flame of passion. Rejoice, Dewy Dew, delighting faithful souls. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 8

It was strange and wonderful to live your reverend life in the monastery, when you followed the saint of God Theodosius, the head of the Pechersk Lavra, he himself was the Abbot, fulfilling all obediences, like a slave, fulfilling, vigilantly, dressed in hair shirt and sackcloth, having peace on a wooden bed, and moreover for every hour we cry out to God without ceasing: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

All with equal burning love for everyone, most praiseworthy Prince Olezh, instructing the brethren of your monastery, so that they all will be united in the decency of fulfilling vows of monasticism, serving the church, reading and singing; For this reason, I moved in accordance with the call to your face: Rejoice, having protected those who come running to you from evil with warm prayer. Rejoice, having helped the needy in so many ways. Rejoice, visitor to those who are infirm. Rejoice, intercessor of those who have fallen into misfortune. Rejoice, for you teach the monks well. Rejoice, for you pray to the Lord for all the children of the Church. Rejoice, wonderful guide. Rejoice, most skillful leader of spiritual warriors. Rejoice, pillar of piety. Rejoice, healer of sorrowful hearts. Rejoice, founder of Russian monasticism. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 9

Imitating the angelic nature, from all misfortunes, sorrows and misfortunes, O Reverend Prince, who came to you with faith. Temporary blessings are revealed and secretly shared in the needs of those who exist, so that together with you everyone may cry out to the all-generous God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Human genius is not enough to praise you worthy, O glorious Prince Olezha, for you have performed many prayers and fastings in your belly, you have brought countless tears and sighs to the Lord, you have performed wondrous and glorious deeds, but we, from the simplicity of our hearts, striving for love, we proclaim to you This is: Rejoice in the praise of a silent Angel, having become like one. Rejoice, thou who art numbered among the unceasing prayer books. Rejoice, supporter for us against enemies visible and invisible. Rejoice, fellow heirs of the venerable and righteous. Rejoice, for you are triumphant in the tabernacles of paradise. Rejoice, for in the abodes of your heavenly father you rejoice. Rejoice, ray of trinitarian light. Rejoice, day of the Russian Church. Rejoice, O holiness. Rejoice, voice of salvation. Rejoice, spiritual turtledove, showing the spring of the coming century. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 10

Although you may save your soul, you have shown a good example, O holy Olezha, to whom you taught all of us to be careless about the flesh and the vanities of the world. It is not lazy to seek to please God: help us to imitate you in this unceasingly, so that, having become accustomed to adorn ourselves with virtues, we will sing touchingly to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You were a strong wall and an intercessor, most faithful Prince Olezh, to all the monks of your monastery: you taught them in your fatherhood, you rebuked the meek ones, you admonished others with love, you threateningly condemned them, especially before your death, you commanded them everything necessary for salvation; Likewise, give goodness to us poor ones and awaken us with strong hope, so that we call you sweetly: Rejoice, fence of the flock of spiritual sheep you have gathered. Rejoice, you who show the leader the right path. Rejoice, strong shield that protects us forever. Rejoice, cut off the evil and soul-harming sword of God. Rejoice, pilot of those who want to be saved. Rejoice, storm-proof haven of life's voyage. Rejoice, decoration of the heavenly world. Rejoice, guardian of the world below. Rejoice, you who exude many good deeds. Rejoice, you who cover everything with your mercy. Rejoice, forever reigning with the saints in heaven. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 11

You brought silent singing to the Most Holy Trinity at the hour of your death, worthy Prince Olezh: Praise be to the good God, you said, reclining on your deathbed, I already see the shore of the sea of life, where my fragile boat has hitherto been floating: with the same hope, you joyfully came to the abode of heaven, where with the angelic faces sing a great song: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Like a light-receiving light, lit by a coal of grace, I saw the disciples, your face, servant of God, at the hour of death, illuminated by the non-evening light, for this reason, the sorrow of separation from you with this wondrous consolation dissolved with awe and joy, looking at your most honorable relics and your departure glorifying these titles: Rejoice, through temporary labors you have gained eternal peace. Rejoice, thou who art most praiseworthy of the end of the earthly course. Rejoice, you have received the crown of immortal life. Rejoice, now standing before the throne of the Almighty. Rejoice, you who shine in the world with virtues. Rejoice, enlighten our city with your shrine. Rejoice, thou who venerate the image of monks, grant good deeds. Rejoice, for the rays of the unevening light illuminated your face. Rejoice, for the garments of the commandments of thy might have been clothed with honor. Rejoice, lamp of heavenly radiance. Rejoice, furnace of prayerful incense. Rejoice, saint of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 12

Ask us for grace and mercy from Christ our Lord, blessed Prince Olezha, nurture us through your intercession, drive away from us every enemy and adversary, teach us to imitate you, so that, having been delivered from temptations, charms and troubles, we glorify you according to your heritage, singing a song of thanksgiving to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing the exploits of your wondrous life and your honorable repose, God's servant Olezha, we honor your memory as a heavenly representative and helper, given to us by the Lord. And you, who do not abandon your city according to your imagination, visit with the mercy of those who bring you praise: Rejoice, you who ascended in glory from earth to heaven. Rejoice, you who have joined the face of the chosen ones there. Rejoice, help our Orthodox Tsar against his enemies. Rejoice, contribute to our Christ-loving army in battle. Rejoice, for you vigilantly defend the borders of our fatherland. Rejoice, for you forever cover the city of Bryansk and the monastery you created. Rejoice, warrior of the king of kings. Rejoice, kindness of the princes of Russia. Rejoice, giver of grace to God-loving souls. Rejoice, our zealous prayer worker. Rejoice, our speedy helper. Rejoice, servant of God, Prince Olezha, miracle worker of the city of Bryansk.

Kontakion 13

Oh, most wonderful and glorious servant of God, blessed Prince Olezha, accept this little praise from your unworthy servants, protect our city (your abode) and with your prayers save us from enemies visible and invisible, from illnesses and sorrows, from deadly ulcers and future torment, and now and forever we sing to God: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

Ikos 1

Kontakion 1

Prince Oleg Bryansky - grandson of the martyr Prince Mikhail of Chernigov

The life of Saint Oleg is quite short. In the 13th century, when the Mongol-Tatar invasion took place, life in Rus' practically died down. All cities and villages were wasted in vain and burned from the face of the earth. Many people were destroyed and driven into slavery.

It was at this time that one can see how the personal qualities of many Russian princes manifest themselves. Many of them sought protection from their own invaders, and also wanted to gain the right to reign at any cost.

And some, like Prince Mikhail of Chernigov, preferred heavenly glory. For his loyalty to the people and Rus', he was martyred in the Horde.

When he was in the Horde, the khan demanded that Prince Mikhail bow to idols. He threatened him with execution if he did not do this. The people around Mikhail tried to persuade him to yield to the khan, but Prince Mikhail answered them that he wanted to be a Christian not just in words, but also in his deeds. On September 20, 1246, Mikhail of Chernigov suffered martyrdom for the sake of God.

Mikhail Chernigov martyr is the grandfather of Oleg Bryansk, as he suffered martyrdom for the sake of Christ God, when the khan called him to worship idols

Memorial Day of Oleg Bryansky October 3

In the same monastery, the prince performed a monastic feat. He died on September 20 (October 3), 1307. His holy memory is celebrated in the Russian Orthodox Church on October 3.

Oleg Bryansky was canonized for his deep faith in the Lord. Although he was the heir to a large principality, he still decided that serving the Lord was much more important. That is why he founded the Bryansk Monastery, where he lived as a monk. Leaving a post and becoming a simple monk is, in fact, a rather decisive act.

The body of Oleg Bryansky was buried under cover in the cathedral church of his own monastery.

The day of remembrance of St. Oleg is celebrated as the day of a meek but persistent person. It was this man who was capable of action with a capital letter. Saint Oleg was sure that no physical goods have the same value as spiritual ones.

Holy face

Most often, those who bear the same name are advised to purchase and have in their home an icon of St. Oleg of Bryansk. But this is not at all a necessary condition. It is believed that she will always accompany and help in any endeavor of her owner. They send their prayers to her in any difficult life situations.

In Bryansk, she is considered a patron, a symbol and a local shrine. It is recommended to turn to it in situations where a person’s faith has been shaken or he doubts the correctness of Orthodox dogma. Its effect is also aimed at giving peace to the soul, distraction from the unnecessary vanity of modernity.

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In Novosibirsk there is a temple in honor of Oleg Bryansky

Where else is there a temple and monastery in honor of St. Oleg of Bryansk? In Novosibirsk there is a temple in honor of St. Oleg of Bryansk. It is located at the address: Leskova street, building 131.

There is a monastery in honor of Prince Oleg only in the city of Bryansk.

Temple on Leskova 131 in Novosibirsk in honor of Oleg Bryansky

The shrine with the relics of Oleg Bryansky is located in one of the Peter and Paul churches

After his death, Oleg Bryansky was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. The reliquary with the relics was placed in one of the Peter and Paul churches.

This is what the relics of Oleg Bryansky look like today

In 1701, the holy relics rested in a wooden church. At the same time, a stone church was built in honor of the Entry of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Vvedensky Church has several chapels. One was consecrated in honor of the Apostles Peter and Paul. And the other is in honor of the icon of the Mother of God of the Sign.

In 1893, Prince Konstantin Konstantinovich decided to donate to the monastery where the relics of Oleg were located, an icon “... with a silver-gilded lamp for it, weighing 2 pounds 17 spools and four five-percent tickets of 150 rubles each, so that the interest from these tickets would go to the unquenchable tree lamp in front of this icon.”

Holy places

Throughout Russia and beyond its borders there are shrines where this saint is honored. Here are the ones that are most often mentioned:

chapel in the village of Khotenka in the Kaluga region;
church in Krasnoyarsk;
temple in Pyatigorsk;
holy place in Kyiv and others.

The most prominent representative is the temple of Oleg Bryansky in Novosibirsk. It is located in the Oktyabrsky district of the city. It was consecrated on June 24, 2013, and then a couple of days later the bishop’s consecration took place. It was conducted by Vladyka Tikhon himself. All information about its work, services and other things can be found on the Internet on the monastery website. O. V. Shabunevich played a major role in its emergence. Initially, he donated a plot for him, and for the day of consecration he brought an icon of the saint with part of his relics.

The Holy Synod issued a decree on the celebration of the day of the Holy Saints of God

In 1897, the Holy Synod responded to the petition of the Bryansk City Duma, in which it issued the following decree:

“Based on attention to the pious zeal of the citizens of the city of Bryansk and according to the review of His Grace Orlovsky, the Holy Synod determines: to hold an annual solemn celebration in the city of Bryansk in honor of the Holy Saints Oleg and Polycarp, on the days of their memory, allowing at the same time to proclaim the names of these saints of God on holidays "

Also, on July 13, 1990, the Duma announced that September 20 is the day of remembrance of the Bryansk saint. This day was also considered a non-trading day. From that moment on, solemn services began to be held in all churches in the city of Bryansk.

The Holy Synod published a faithful monthly book, in which Saint Blessed Oleg was included.

September 20

Memorial Day of Oleg Bryansky

After some time, the burial of Oleg’s relics took place, since the clergy were afraid that the atheists would mock them. The burial took place with the blessing of Archbishop Daniel of Bryansk. The relics were reburied in the basement under the Altar of the monastery temple. Those people who took part in this promised not to tell anyone.

In 1995, the location of the holy relics was discovered by Maria Belova, who was present at their reburial.

On August 10 of the same year, the relics of the Holy Blessed Prince Oleg were recovered again. Since then they have been openly in the Vvedensky Church. On Sundays, an akathist is performed before the relics.

In 2003, His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' established the celebration of the Council of Bryansk Saints on the day of memory of Prince Oleg Bryansk. In 2012, the relics from the Church of the Resurrection were transferred to the Bryansk Cathedral in honor of the Holy Trinity.