St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov: a life, books

The primates of the Orthodox Church left a special mark in the culture and spiritual life of the country. Their deeds and words influence the formation of individuals in several generations. One of the outstanding figures of the Church - St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov. He left behind a vast legacy: spiritual and didactic literature, correspondence with famous scholars and statesmen of his time, many followers.

Family and childhood

The Future Bishop of Caucasus and the black sea was born in a famous noble family bryanchaninova in early February, 1807. At baptism he received the name Dmitri. Before his appearance in the family died two baby and mother, trying to overcome despair, and with faith, visited the Holy places around the family estate in the Vologda region. Hot on the prayers the boy was born, and has been followed by five more children. Since childhood, Dmitri was a special child who loved solitude, noisy games of children preferred to read. Interest in monasticism was defined before.

Primary education to all children bryanchaninova received at home. But it was so brilliant that easily helped everyone to go to schools with the highest scores. According to the memoirs of the younger brother, Peter, Dimitri never suppressed his Junior prestige or a lot of knowledge. In the heat of the games, jokingly tying children's battles, Dimitri always said to the younger, “Fight, don't give up!” It is the perseverance of the Saint Ignatius Bryanchaninov has carried through all his life.

Military school

At the age of 15 my father decided to send Dmitri to military school. This required the status and position of the family in society. On a trip to Petersburg, to a place of learning, the father asked the son what his heart. Dmitry after some hesitation, asking his father not to be angry in case a nasty reply, said that he sees himself as a monk. The parent didn't pay much attention to the answer, considering that this is a hasty decision, and does not give it any value.

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Competition in military engineering St. Petersburg College was high: we had to make a selection of thirty pupils from one hundred and thirty applicants. Dmitry Bryanchaninov was adopted by one of the first results of the passed examinations. Even then, the teachers predicted for him a brilliant future. Kinship families and their own talents helped the young Bryanchaninova be well received in the literary evening the President of the Academy of arts A. N. Venison. In a circle of Bohemia, he made the acquaintance of Pushkin, Krylov, Batyushkov, and he soon had the reputation of a great reader.

In the years of study, St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov hard learned science was the best in its class, but the internal preferences lay in the field of spiritual interests. During this period, the fate brought him to the Valaam monks and monks of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. In 1826 he graduated from the school in the rank of Lieutenant, his petition for resignation filed immediately. His goal was to devote further life to monasticism. This prevented not only relatives, but influential Metropolitan patrons. Had Dmitry Bryanchaninov to go to the place of service, but the Lord had other plans.

A Novice at the monastery

Upon arrival to the duty station in Dinaburg fortress, young soldier fell ill. The disease is not passed, and after one year he again asked for a dismissal from military service, and this time everything went in his favor. Freed from worldly responsibilities, Dmitri went to the elder Leonid, who lived in Alexander Svirsky monastery, where he became a novice at the age of 20 years. In connection with the circumstances of the elder Leonid was soon moved first in Ploschanskogo deserts, from where he left in the Optina Hermitage, with him moving made novices, including Bryanchaninov.

Life according to the strict canons of Optina had a bad effect on the health of Dmitry. He was forced to leave, the way lay home, where he could visit a sick mother at her persistent request. The time spent in the family circle, was short-lived, and the novice went to the Kirilo-Novozersky monastery. The climate was almost disastrous, Dimitri fell gravely ill, and fate, as if testing it for strength solution, again returned the boy to the parent of the wall.

Having Recovered the body, strengthen the spirit and having received the blessing of the Bishop of Vologda, the future Hierarch Ignatius Bryanchaninov went as a novice in Semigorsk deserts, and then came in Dionissiev-Glushitsky monastery. Time poslushnika – one of the most difficult trials, Dmitry confirmed in his decision. At this time he had written the first piece of "the Crying monk”. 28 Jun 1831 Vologda Archbishop job tonsured and in the light appeared the monk Ignatius, the name was given in honor of the Saint and Martyr Ignatius of Antioch. In the same year novopostroine monk received the rank of deacon, and after a few days of the priesthood.

A papers

The Life of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov was full of achievements, difficulties and hard spiritual work. As a young age, he was appointed head of Palchenkova Lopotov monastery. The abode was ready for closure at the moment when Ignatius arrived to the place of service. Had to be not only a pastor of a small fraternity, but a Builder. In just two years of vigorous activity inthe monastery has been restored many buildings, ordered worship, the number of monks increased to thirty monks.

The power of the spirit, rare for such a young age the wisdom of the Abbot gained respect among the brethren, reverence and unquestioning obedience even older monks. Diligence and performance gave rise to the ordination ieromonaha Ignatius to the rank of Abbot of the monastery.

A Successful and rapid recovery of the almost lost of the monastery, compiled the first glory. Active, humility, and persistence in achieving goals addressed new appointment: at the end of 1833, Abbot Ignatius was recalled to St. Petersburg, where he was instructed under the care of the Trinity-Sergius desert. At the same time occurred the elevation to the rank of Archimandrite.

The Trinity-Sergius Pustyn

At the time of adoption of the new monastery, Archimandrite Ignatius was twenty-seven years. Troitse-Sergieva Pustyn ' was in a deplorable condition in the thinning of the brethren was confusion, observed the laziness, the services were conducted with deviations. Compound was dilapidated, much destroyed. The second time, St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov performed the feat to restore the spiritual and material life entrusted to him the works of the monastery.

The Proximity of St. Petersburg and the extensive acquaintance of the Abbot helped to tidy the room. Spiritual life was filled and taken proper direction due to the guidance of his father Ignatius. For a short time in the Trinity-Sergius desert became exemplary. Special attention was paid to the chants. Their efforts and concerns in the field of training of the choir applied P. Turchaninov. Composer Glinka M. I., in the last years of his life fascinated by the history of Church music and research of vintage scores, wrote several works for a local choir.

In 1834, the Saint Ignatius Bryanchaninov received the rank of Archimandrite, and in 1838 became the overseer of all the monasteries of the whole of the St. Petersburg diocese. In 1848, tired of work and bouts of illness, Archimandrite Ignatius asks for the resignation and settlement in a secluded monastery. But this time God had other plans. Having a vacation in length in 11 months, the Saint returned to his duties.

Not only the construction and life of the monastery was engaged prior. His attention was riveted to theological literature, research, reflection. The walls of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius appeared theologian and rhetoric - St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov. “Ascetic experience” is one of his best works, the first two volumes were written at this time. Subsequently, from his pen out theology books that shed light on many questions of religion, attitude of the monastics and laity.

Bishopric

Wanting to serve God and the Church, Ignatius Bryanchaninov however, craved solitude. But he was appointed to serve the development of spiritual life in one of the most complicated regions of Russia. In 1857 Archimandrite Bryanchaninov got the Caucasus and the black sea bishopric. The governance of the diocese lasted for four years. During this time, it was a lot of administrative work: governments was given in tribute to the state, the salaries of priests increased, created a beautiful choir, built the Bishop's house compound, the Seminary received a new place.

But the disease progressed, to serve was harder, and Bishop filed another petition asking for the resignation and removal in Nikolo-Babaevsky monastery. This time it was granted.

The Last refuge

In 1861, St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov, accompanied by several disciples arrived at the settlement in a distant monastery. The first time of his life in the monastery can hardly be called quiet: St. Nicholas babaevskaya the monastery was in decline, it took a lot of work to restore it. Passed several times the path was repeated with the same triumph: in a short time was rebuilt premises there was a farm, built a new Church in honor of the Iberian icon of the Mother of God.

Here came the first serious works of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. He revised his previous writings and began to write a new one. The first in a series of the best works written by “Otechnik" (published posthumously) and “an Offering to contemporary monasticism”. If the author began to publish books, which he divided into three parts:

• The first group included: “Ascetic experience”, volume 3;
• Second: “the Ascetic sermon" of the 4th volume;
• Third: “an Offering to modern monasticism", volume 5.

The Fourth part of the works out after the resting place of the Saint, it was “Otechnik”. Popular in the environment of monastics and laity deeply religious book, which was written by St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov, “To help the penitent". In this work, written instructions, practical advice to those who follow the path of inner enlightenment, where repentance is a cornerstone of faith and conversion to God. 30 APR 1867 ended the life of the Saint, and began the ascent.

The Canonization

The works of St. IgnatiusBryanchaninova received recognition during the life of the author, and sold at the libraries. Athos priesthood, famous for its harsh judgments and zeal of faith, then took the works of the author. The life of the Saint was austere, full of hard work, enthusiasm, and achievements. The laity, the brethren and the disciples celebrated the greatness of soul Ignatius Brianchaninov, after his death, interest in his personality faded. The work are many the guiding light in search of his destiny.

Beatification occurred in 1988. The canonization took place at the local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church. To touch the Holy relics in Vvedensky Tolga monastery Yaroslavl diocese. In the service of God, helping people in life and after death found his destiny St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov.

Books: theological legacy

Literary and theological writings of St. extensive affected them topics. A significant part of it is the extensive correspondence of the shepherd with numerous acquaintances, famous people. Of particular interest is the theological correspondence with Theophanes the Recluse, in which he discussed the study with pastors spiritual matter. The literary religious heritage refers to the following theological topics:

• The Eschatology.
• Ecclesiology.
• Developed the author's doctrine of the spiritual delights, which are warnings to those who study theology.
• Angelology.
• Apologetics.

A Complete collection of the works of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov consists of seven volumes. Several generations of monks, laymen, historians and lovers of literature books by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov to help find answers, make a choice of the further way, help believers spiritual support.