Metropolitan Ioann Snychev: biography, life, photos

Bishop John Snychev. Is a name known not only in large Russian cities, but also in the seemingly godforsaken places in Russia. This looks thin inconspicuous man became a real idol of many Russians. When the whole Russian land with its large population, is buried under the weight of overseas preachers who strove to erase from the face of the earth, its essence, to destroy its natural heritage and to destroy centuries-old traditions of the Russian people, the quiet voice of Lord John talked about the fact that you should accept in your heart only Christ and the Church. And not to listen to more false theories and false science. Wonderful purity was Bishop John Snychev. His biography is full of amazing events. It is particularly striking how this man throughout his life felt the presence of God in everything: in business, in the events and, of course, in his soul.

Early life

Born John Snychev in 1927 9 Oct. His real name-Ivan Matveevich Snychev. Home of the Metropolitan was the village of Novo-Beacon, located in Kakhovka district of Kherson region. John's parents were peasants. They were far from God's teachings and not particularly religious. So their kids are not instilled faith in God and piety. Despite the fact that John Snychev grew up in a godless family, a craving for faith was present in him since childhood. Nevertheless, this belief had no basis in fact and evidence, so the boy was always outside the Church. Time passed, the boy grew up, the parents could not satisfy his spiritual quest, did not know how to satisfy his questioning. He had everything coming to his efforts.

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The search for the meaning of life

When the future Metropolitan was fifteen years old, he became more deeply reflect on the meaning of life. Later, when the Metropolitan of St. Petersburg and Ladoga John Snychev recalled his youth, he said that he was bitterly aware of the complete disappearance of the soul after death. He could not accept that after death the person disappears without a trace. He even wept bitterly, so it is deeply worried. The young man always felt an incredible strength that helped him cope with life's difficulties. He sank into a deep meditation about the meaning of life, about human existence. His searching and mental anguish have left their mark. The Lord just waited for the right moment to lift the curtain of truth.

The Prophetic dream

Somehow, Ivan had a strange dream. If he stands in the middle of a plowed field. In his hand was an extraordinary miracle seeds. He was relieved and surprisingly they immediately sprouted and fruited. The fruit was so much that they barely fit on the field. Ivan decided to test them for maturity. To his surprise, none of the fruit is not yet ripe. So, checking the fruits, he got to the middle of the field, which saw the Cross, the one on which Christ was crucified. Ivan joy knew no bounds. It is more about what could not think. Took the Cross, put on his back and carried. When Ivan went with his burden, there was a terrible storm, the wind blew, the thunder rattled, it was raining. When he reached his village, he was approached by a friend of the nun and said, “I know you, you whacky…”. This dream convinced Ivan that he is indeed not of this world. This was a confirmation of his divine origin.

Spiritual enlightenment

The Lord couldn't stand to see young John Snychev torments my heart deep feelings. It has especially brought the Metropolitan to the faith. In 1943, at the spring homes of the village in which he lived at that time Ivan, were filled with pious old women, who gathered for a joint prayer. On one such meeting were able to visit Ivan. Here he first plunged into the atmosphere of Orthodoxy, and his heart responded to the prayers. Finally, future Metropolitan Ioann Snychev saw divine Providence on the evening of 1 August 1943. On this auspicious day, Orthodox Christians have honored the memory of St. Seraphim of Sarov, after which was celebrated the feast of the prophet Elijah. Holding it to Ivan right on the dance floor. Suddenly he was overwhelmed with thoughts about the sinfulness of this world. He felt all the bones all the filth and depravity of the modern human being. His eyes met the demons, grimacing in human guise, and for a moment it seemed to him that he plunges into the abyss of hell. At the same moment in the heart of the young man lit the fire of a sincere faith. God's word has dispelled all his doubts and he became firmly convinced that after death man according to his deeds is adjudged either to heaven or to hell worlds.

God's Providence

The End of November 1944 for Ivan became a turning point. He was drafted into the army. The young man is not very pleased with this event, however, the Lord heard his prayer, and a few months later Ivan was exempt from military service due to illness. He was admitted to the Church of Peter and Paul in Busulka Sexton. Thanks to his diligence and good service, the young man was seen by Bishop Manuel, who took him to his cell-mate. July 9, 1946, novice John was appointed deacon in the counsel of the elder-Bishop. Andon January 14, 1948, he receives the title of priest. Prelate relied on John. He dipped it in all the Affairs of the diocese, and gave him challenging assignments, asked to settle internal conflicts. The Lord from the very beginning was mandated to resolve human passions.

Education

In September 1948 became a turning point for John. Archbishop Manuel, under whom was John, was sent to Potma. The novice had to enter the Seminary in Saratov, which he graduated with distinction. In 1951, he entered the Leningrad Theological Academy, from which after 4 years graduated with honors. He was awarded the degree of candidate of theology, and left the Department of cactoideae.

In December 1955 returned from exile, Archbishop Manuel, who was temporarily appointed to Cheboksary Department. John continued to help the Archbishop in his spare time. Together, they accounted for works. In the fall of that year John was appointed a teacher at the Minsk Theological Seminary and was tonsured into the mantle.

Working life

Tirelessly hardworking was John Snychev. The facts of life lords it all the time. In early autumn 1957, the Archbishop of Cheboksary Manuel invited John to Cheboksary. He respectfully accepted the invitation and went to the old man–Saint. Two years John assisted the Archbishop in writing monumental works, for which in March 1959, has been blessed with a gift in the form of cross with ornaments, presented to his Holiness Patriarch Alexy I.

In the Fall of 1959, John was appointed assistant inspector and part-time lecturer at the Theological Seminary in Saratov. Only one year spent with the monk on this post and already in 1960 he took the post of priest in Holy virgin protection Cathedral in Samara. At the same time, John also worked on his master's thesis. For many years he spent helping his mentor Archbishop Manuil, from which it inherited the love for research activities.

In the Spring of 1961, John received the rank of hegumen. Three years later, at Easter, was awarded the rank of Archimandrite. In December 1965, John became the Bishop of Syzran. In late winter of 1966, Bishop John after the master's thesis defense received master's degree in theology. In the fall of 1972, the Bishop entrusted to manage the Cheboksary diocese. In 1976 John Sychev has received a dignity of the Archbishop. In June 1987 he went to the Holy Land in Jerusalem. In 1988 at the Theological Academy of Saint-Petersburg Bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Ioann Snychev lectured on the modern history of the Church, for which he later was awarded the title of doctor of Church history.

A Permanent member of the Holy Synod of John Snychev in August 1990, he headed the diocese of St.-Petersburg. One of the founders of the Peter's Academy, John Snychev for the period of his reign, increased the number of temples three times. In many cathedrals after the overhaul was resumed.

Educational activities

The Huge contribution made to the Church of science John Snychev. Works written by the Archbishop, today, are of great value. An example can be such works as “Standing in the faith. Sketches of Church turmoil”, “Science of humility. Letters of the monk”, “the Autocracy of the spirit. Essays on Russian self-consciousness”, “How to prepare for and hold office. How to live in a soulless modern world”, “spiritual Stick”, “the Voice of eternity. Preaching and teaching". The common thread in the writings of Bishop traced the spiritual savagery of the Russian people, as well as the immersion of Russia in the godless discord. In his writings, Metropolitan Ioann Snychev touched on such important topics as the importance of Russian history, the revival of the consciousness of the Russian people.

The memory of the Lord

The Lord left this world November 2, 1995. The cause of death was a heart attack. However, it is suspected that Metropolitan Ioann Snychev was poisoned, and that was the cause of his sudden death. His grave is unremarkable. A simple cross of wood and a small metal plate engraved with the rank of Metropolitan. However, his contribution to the Russian Orthodox Church is invaluable. The power of his spirit, laid down in the writings of John, still inspires many Christian followers.