February 6, Xenia of St. Petersburg Day: prayers, how to ask mother for help, signs and traditions

There are many saints in Orthodoxy who are loved and revered by believers. Temples are named in their honor, icons are painted, and people pray to them in difficult situations. Blessed Ksenia of Petersburg is the true guardian angel of the city on the Neva, her name is known to every Petersburger.

What does Ksenia of St. Petersburg help with, what to pray for in front of her icons

Ksenia of Petersburg lived in the 18th century. Historians were unable to collect more accurate information. At the age of 26, the young woman remained a widow. The death of her beloved husband greatly affected her. A rich widow gave away all her property, thereby dooming herself to poverty and wandering. She began calling out to Andrei Fedorovich (the name of her deceased husband).

Close people decided that Ksenia had gone mad, but she thus took upon herself the feat of foolishness for Christ’s sake. During her lifetime, the woman did good and performed miracles, so she was gifted with the gift of clairvoyance. This ability saved many people in those days, and faith in the holiness of Xenia continues to help to this day.

Prayer to the icon helps in moments of weakness and loneliness. People often turn to the blessed one in times of personal adversity. More common reasons:

1. The desire to find a mate. If a girl wants to get married and find a good match for herself, she turns to Ksenia. Sometimes a mother asks for her daughter, who wishes happiness for her little one.
2. Family troubles. When there are quarrels and discord in the family, prayer helps restore peace and understanding.
3. The desire to achieve success, find a life's work, get a job that brings pleasure and income.
4. Diseases.
5. Infertility or desire to have children. Women trying to get pregnant often turn to the saint in their prayers. It is believed that it helps to bear and give birth to a healthy baby.
6. Maintaining health, spirit, willpower and faith.
7. Parents often ask for help in raising their children.

Who is Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg?

It is unknown when the saint was born; chronicles refer to the period between 1719 and 1930. The young girl accepted the burden of appearing crazy and suffering from misunderstanding and ridicule, in return receiving from the Lord the gift of seeing the future. At the same time, Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg began to work miracles; prayers addressed to her were saving for many people, and remain so to this day. The Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg is famous for the chapel of Blessed Xenia, the walls of which are covered with words of gratitude for the miracles performed. In 1988 she received saint status.

Blessed Xenia of Petersburg - life

All native residents of St. Petersburg know the name of the saint. At the age of 26, Ksenia, by the will of the Lord, became a widow, this event turned her life upside down. Material values ​​lost their meaning for her, she abandoned all her property, put on her husband’s jacket and began to wander the streets. Ksenia was nicknamed “barefoot” - her shoes were worn out, and she refused to wear new ones. Later, people noticed that whoever gives her some attention immediately gets what he wants, and everything gets better for that person. Blessed Ksenia of Petersburg was known as a holy fool, wandering for 45 years after the death of her husband.

Memorial Day of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg

Every St. Petersburg resident can answer the question of where Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg is buried. They buried Mother near St. Petersburg at the Smolensk cemetery, and after her death the flow of people did not stop. They went to the saint for help both day and night. Believers especially honored February 6, the birthday of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg. People left notes asking for help in solving problems, curing diseases, and so on. Later, a chapel was built at the burial site of Saint Xenia and a marble sarcophagus was installed.

How to correctly ask for help from Mother Ksenia

There are many ways to ask for help. Some people specifically travel to St. Petersburg to visit the chapel at the Smolensk cemetery or the burial place of Ksenia. There they say or read prayers and write notes. Some believers consider reading the akathist the most effective.

It is pronounced at home or asked to be read by a priest. Sincere prayer is no less in demand. The main thing is to free your mind and ask for help or advice from the bottom of your heart. To do this, it is enough to acquire an icon of Xenia of St. Petersburg and wish good things to those around you, putting aside anger and old grievances. Mother always encouraged and loved kind people.

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Prayers for Prosperity

A person always wants to make his life or his loved ones happy and without worries. Therefore, people often turn to Saint Blessed Xenia with requests.

If problems begin in family life, if there are worries, anxiety, apathy and depression in the soul, a prayer for well-being will help:

“Mother Xenia the Blessed, we appeal to you. You walked under the grace of God, the Virgin Mary guided you and gave you faith. You endured heat and cold, thirst and hunger, persecution and insults.

We ask you before the face of the Lord, help. Intercede for us, give us hope and strengthen our faith, bless us for good deeds and protect us from troubles and troubles.

Help, Saint Xenia, raise children in strictness and fear of God, guide them on the true path, help them in their studies. Save your family and friends from various diseases, preserve their health. Give me a strong and welcoming family.

Our only hope is in you. We thank you and praise the Lord. We accept any decision from above. Everything is the will of our God. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

This prayer is considered the most powerful appeal to the Blessed One. She will save you from evil, failures and bad intentions.

Prayer for Marriage

Lonely girls, their mothers, widows, suffering from loneliness, turn to the icon in prayer. They ask for a quick and happy marriage. Mothers pray for their daughter’s happiness and a good husband for her. Many girls greatly crave sincere and mutual love and, without sparing themselves, read prayers every day, believing in inevitable happiness.

To read this prayer correctly you must:

1. To be a believer who does good and helps those in need.
2. Place 3 candles at the icon of Blessed Xenia in a church, cathedral or temple and read a prayer.
3. If it is not possible to visit church, the ritual can be performed at home. The main thing is that there is an icon and candles that are placed next to it. Holy water would be a great addition. It should be drunk after each prayer.
4. After preparation, you should start reading. You should say the appeal several times, thinking about your request and introducing your chosen one.

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Ksenia's prayer for marriage:

“Mother of Petersburg, I pray to you for a quick marriage and a good husband. So that he doesn’t drink, don’t go out, don’t raise his hand. So that the servant of God does not shed tears every day. I ask you for peace in the family, prosperity, harmony and mutual understanding.

I believe in our Lord and that all roads lead to His Throne. I ask you, Saint Xenia, intercede and ask for blessings. Let the will of the Lord come true. Amen".

If you read the prayer regularly with good intentions, then soon the girl or woman will meet a loving, decent betrothed.

About family well-being, peace and family preservation

“Oh, All-Blessed Mother, Saint Xenia! I direct my speeches and prayers to You, I turn my gaze to Your face, so hear me, a sinful servant of God (state your name)! Do not leave me without a blessing, do not refuse support, do not turn away in difficult times. Help restore harmony in the family so that you can live happily with your husband, in love and harmony. Let happiness and prosperity reign in our family, and quarrels end with reconciliation, so that strong feelings are mutual forever, and understanding reigns in the family. Give little children as a reward, so that they can be raised in service and taught the fear of God, a lineage worthy of continuing and being proud of them for the rest of their lives. So that I would be a submissive wife to my husband, and he would be attentive to me, and so that peace, prosperity, love, and mutual understanding would reign in our family. Oh, Ksenia, I ask You about this, I trust in Your favor, I ask for prayer! Just as you helped everyone who praised and glorified Your deeds and life, so help me. I will bring you praise and gratitude forever, I will sing Your name! Amen".

About help in the family

“Oh holy all-blessed mother Ksenia! You who lived under the shelter of the Most High, led and strengthened by the Mother of God, endured hunger and thirst, cold and heat, reproach and persecution, received the gift of clairvoyance and miracles from God and rested under the shadow of the Almighty. Now the Holy Church, like a fragrant flower, glorifies you. Standing at the place of your burial, before your holy image, as if you were alive and present with us, we pray to you: accept our petitions and bring them to the Throne of the Merciful Heavenly Father, as you have boldness towards Him. Ask those who flow to you for eternal salvation, for our good deeds and undertakings to receive a generous blessing, and for deliverance from all troubles and sorrows. Stand before our All-Merciful Savior with your holy prayers for us, unworthy and sinners. Help, holy blessed mother Xenia, to illuminate the infants with the light of holy baptism and to seal them with the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit, to educate boys and girls in faith, honesty, fear of God and grant them success in learning; heal the sick and ailing, send down love and harmony to families; Honor those who are monastics to fight a good fight and protect them from reproach, strengthen the shepherds in the strength of the Holy Spirit, preserve our people and country in peace and tranquility, pray for those deprived of communion of the Holy Mysteries of Christ in the dying hour. You are our hope and hope, quick hearing and deliverance, we send thanks to you and with you we glorify the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".

Where is the best place to leave a note asking?

A note intended for Ksenia must be written sincerely. Whenever possible, it is left in the saint’s chapel at the Smolensk cemetery. This action has several nuances. Initially, they write notes with which they walk around the chapel three times, and then they turn to the icon and talk about their problem. At the same time, the person praying touches the icon with his forehead.

Sometimes the problem is announced at the wall, head bowed. The ritual ends when the note is placed in the box and the candle at the altar is lit. You can send a letter with an appeal to the saint if you cannot come in person. This is possible by mail or online.

The note is drawn up personally; you can write it either in your own words or from prayers. The form of addressing the saint does not matter. She is called mother, blessed, and saint. There are many possible options; the one that is closest to the person praying is chosen.

Reviews about the help of the saint

One of the miracles of our time is the help of Saint Ksenyushka to everyone who turns to her with faith and a pure heart. Many pilgrims can be met at the place of her burial - everyone can enter the chapel and state their request over the marble tombstone, and everyone has a personal experience. Here are just a few reviews of the saint’s help:

Hello! About 40 years ago I accidentally found a book about Xenia of St. Petersburg and the miracles performed through her prayers. I began to pray to her to get married, to give me a faithful and reliable husband. Very soon I met a wonderful man and married him. Then the two of us prayed to Ksenyushka, and through her prayers we managed to build a house, although initially we did not have money for it. It truly was a miracle!

Irina

We started our business in the field of jurisprudence in 2007. Although Moscow is a big city, at first there were no clients at all. It was not easy and there was only enough money to rent a room, and I had to earn money for food through additional private lessons. By chance I heard about Ksenia of Petersburg, but out of ignorance I thought that she was not a helper for Muscovites.

And then, one day, the day came when the decision to close the office was ripe. Many bright hopes disappeared in a minute. Then, with tears, I knelt in front of the icon of Xenia and for a long time, with tears, I read the akathist to her, prayed, asking for help. What happened next was a miracle! As soon as I finished reading the akathist, the bell rang. This was the first client and, by the way, from St. Petersburg!

Catherine

I married a kind and good man and everything would have been fine, but we didn’t have children.
My husband and I dreamed of having a daughter and chose the name - Ksenia! We read the prayers of Blessed Xenia for the gift of a baby. We were lucky to get to the saint's chapel in St. Petersburg. We wrote notes to Saint Ksenyushka, prayed, venerated the relics of the saints and felt extraordinary joy and lightness! Since then I tried to read the akathist to her more often and six months later I became pregnant! Both the pregnancy itself and the birth itself ended safely. My daughter was born on February 4th and they named her, of course, Ksenia! Tatiana Buryakova

How to order and why to order a prayer service

To order a prayer service for Xenia of St. Petersburg, you need to complete the following steps:

1. Visit the temple, which is located in St. Petersburg. The prayer service is read after the morning liturgy.
2. Leave a note at the short service with names of whom to ask and pray for.
3. Indicate the reason that worries you.
4. Light a candle near the Saint icon.

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These actions can be done remotely through the website of the parish, which is located on Vasilyevsky Island. The page contains the details used to send the transfer via bank or mail.

Address for sending a letter: 199048, St. Petersburg, Vasilyevsky Island, st. Kamskaya, house 24, to the rector. The text indicates a request to hold a service in the chapel of Xenia of St. Petersburg.

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Sunday, April 06, 2014 23:21 + in the quote book Place of power. Chapel of St. Xenia I propose to continue our conversation about places of power. Places of power are energetically saturated points. While in them, a person can recharge with energy, feel special emotions, experiences and images. Last time I told you about Mount Kailash, located in Tibet. This is a natural place of power. Natural places of power have a unique location. They are connected with the energy centers and channels of our planet. These channels run shallow underground. The Ancient Druids called them Leia Lines. Starting from the poles of the earth, these lines run parallel to each other. The places where they intersect are real natural places of power (for example, lakes Svetloyar and Baikal, the mountains of the Urals and Altai, etc.). Previously, people were much more sensitive to such places. It was there that they built temples and altars. In natural places of power, the vegetation is more developed and larger, the trees here live longer than their relatives. Wells dug at the intersections of the Leia Lines contain healing water. In the process of earth's evolution, some natural places of power fade away, while others appear. But today we will talk not about natural, but about artificial places of power. They are associated with important historical events or religious egregors. For example, monasteries, churches, temples, mosques, churches. Places of power can also be formed where holy women and holy elders lived for a long time, who spent their days in sincere, unceasing prayers. These places of power are very bright and strong, they are able to heal people. There are places of power in the areas of ancient burials. For example, the pyramids of Egypt, dolmens, Scythian mounds. But there are also young burials, which are also places of power. For example, the grave of Porfiry Ivanov, who is the founder of the “Detka” health system. The grass is always green there and you can feel very strong energy. Matrona's grave also belongs to modern places of power. People here receive healing, blessing and fulfillment of their desires. The burial place of Xenia the Blessed (Petersburg) is also a place of power. I want to tell you more about him. First, let's figure out what these mysterious places of power are, what are they? Everyone knows that human feelings, thoughts, and emotions are of an energetic nature. If they are accumulated in one place and in fairly large quantities, they create a powerful energy field. This is how such places of power arise. The energy that was produced by quite a large number of people over a long period of time, concentrating, charges the air, the earth and the very space where all these actions took place. The more fervently the hermits prayed, the more intense the outbursts of emotions, the more concentrated the energy field was and the more powerful the places of power became. Such places have always attracted people. After all, here you can escape from everyday life, feel something incomprehensible and alluring, unknown to consciousness, and get the necessary help. Perhaps the most famous place of power in the city of St. Petersburg is the Chapel of St. Xenia the Blessed, located at the Smolensk cemetery. It was built on the burial site of Xenia of Petersburg. Numerous pilgrims and residents of our city find strength, faith and tranquility here. Xenia the Blessed is an Orthodox Russian saint. She is the patroness of St. Petersburg, where she lived in the mid-18th century, when it was still being built. Many miracles are associated with the name of Blessed Xenia. Her real fate is definitely unknown and is shrouded in various legends. Even the exact dates of her life are unknown. She was born between 1719 and 1730. Having been widowed, for 45 years she carried the feat of her voluntary madness. She died no later than 1806. People's memory remembers Xenia the Blessed as an ascetic of God. Ksenyushka could often be seen on the streets of the city in shabby rags. People gave her alms and warm clothes, but she immediately gave it all to the poor. Ksenia spent most of her time in prayer. All her predictions came true, but her speeches had a hidden meaning. Wherever she appeared, peace and grace reigned everywhere. I would not like to consider the fate of Ksenia the Blessed as bitter and difficult, because she helped and continues to help people. The miracles of Xenia the Blessed were talked about both then and now. At the site of her burial (at the Smolensk cemetery in St. Petersburg), first a wooden chapel was erected, and at the beginning of the 20th century - a stone one. This place of power is simply imbued with love and acceptance. If you tune in to the right wave near the chapel, you will certainly immediately feel extraordinary energy. People come here to ask for their daily needs: love, health, children, prosperity, etc. Xenia the Blessed protects her hometown - St. Petersburg, is the intercessor of St. Petersburg residents, but she also helps the guests of our city. People come to her for advice, make requests and entreaties. She hears everyone, but fulfills only those desires that come from the heart. Xenia the Blessed helps to heal from the most serious illnesses and from drunkenness. Women ask her for an easy pregnancy and a safe birth. It is believed that Ksenyushka is especially supportive of students and helps them pass exams successfully. For her to hear you, you need to write your request on a piece of paper. You must do this with your own hand, because it is you who turn to Ksenyushka, even if you ask for another person. Write your note, starting with addressing her as is done in prayers (look in advance). Then write what you are asking for and do not forget to write your name and the names of those for whom you are asking. Then you need to walk around the chapel counterclockwise 3 times, mentally or in a whisper telling Ksenyushka about your problem, touching the walls of the chapel with your hand and leaning your forehead against them. Many people believe that this should be done at every corner of the chapel. Then you need to put a note in the box standing near the chapel and light a candle in memory of Blessed Xenia. Don’t forget to thank the Saint, because she takes care of you and protects you even without any requests. Remember that notes must be written with all your heart and ask only for good things. And one more piece of advice. There is a phrase that, better than others, realizes our dreams and requests coming from the heart: “Blessed Xenia, do as you know.” After completing this ritual, enter the chapel and light the candles. Be sure to pray at the tombstone of St. Xenia the Blessed, expressing your request in sincere words; it would be nice to order a prayer service. In the shop next to the chapel you can buy butter, an icon of St. Xenia, and candles. But remember that it is unacceptable to climb without a queue (it is quite long there), unfortunately, this happened. It is believed that if there is a service in the chapel, you cannot leave before it ends unless there is a very serious reason for this. For example, you must go somewhere very urgently. In general, it would be good not to leave the chapel until its work is completed or until the priest and her ministers ask for it so that other people can enter there. After all, parishioners constantly come here and the chapel cannot accommodate so many people at once. Therefore, some parishioners give way to others. Prepare for your trip to the chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg for several days (3 days before). During this time, try not to smoke, drink alcohol, or use foul language. Be sure to bring cookies, bread, candy or other treats with you. After leaving the chapel, feed the birds and cats (if you see them). You can give sweets to the poor or leave them near the wall. When your request comes true, it would be nice to order a blessed prayer service for Xenia the Blessed on your behalf. This can be done in other chapels and temples. Opening hours of the chapel and services in it: from 10 to 16 hours daily, from 10 to 17 hours on weekends. Services are held continuously (the intervals between them are 5-10 minutes). Prayers for St. Xenia the Blessed, as well as for health and repose, are served here. I’ll tell you right away how to get to the Smolensk cemetery. Get to the Vasileostrovskaya metro station, get off on line 8 (from the metro exit this is the first street). Walk along the line in the direction of increasing house numbers until it intersects with Kamskaya Street. Turn onto this street and walk in the direction of increasing house numbers until you reach the entrance to the Smolensk cemetery. Not far from the entrance is the Smolensk Church (temple), and next to it is the chapel of St. Xenia the Blessed. The number of believers calling for help from Xenia of St. Petersburg is not decreasing. People come to her from everywhere, even from far abroad. People turn to Ksenyushka not only with tears and prayers, but also with great gratitude. A US resident tells how she suffered for a long time from ulcers on her legs, which did not respond to treatment at all. When her friends brought her earth from the grave of Blessed Xenia, she began to apply this earth to the sore spots, while saying prayers to the Saint. The ulcers healed, leaving only large scars. And my friend’s son, a cheerful student, goes to Ksenyushka’s chapel before every serious exam and asks for success in passing the exam. This always helps him. True, if you don’t prepare for the exam at all, then Ksenyushka will not help in such matters. You should not ask her for anything that could harm other people. In this strong place, real miracles truly happen, people’s souls and bodies are healed, people begin to look at the world differently. They say that sometimes Ksenyushka herself can approach a person in some guise. For example, in the form of a nun, an old woman and even a cat. You will feel that it was her right away or a little later. One of my friends came to Ksenia the Blessed without any request, she was simply drawn there, she says that such peace is felt there, all the fuss recedes, as if it were not there. She sat down on a bench near the chapel and then a nun sat down next to her and started a conversation. As if by chance, she asks the girl what she wants, what bothers her. She began to say that she wanted to continue her studies, but could not afford it, because she was visiting and had to work a lot to pay for housing, so there was simply no time to study. Some kind of strength and confidence emanated from the nun, which was transmitted to the girl. The girl thought for a minute, looked, but the nun was not nearby. She asked the women standing nearby if they had seen where the nun had gone. They replied that they had not seen any nun. What’s interesting is that a friend of mine was instilled with some kind of confidence, she entered a university and had no doubts about this at all, and the means for studying came naturally. The girl is very talented, I think Ksenyushka took her under her wing. Another friend of mine went to ask Xenia the Blessed about the successful outcome of the operation her mother was undergoing. She did not go alone, but with her friend, who had a completely different request - material wealth. The girl believed that she could not find a life partner precisely because of the lack of money. As soon as the girls entered the Smolensk cemetery, a thin old woman approached them, seemingly the most ordinary, neat, but dressed too old-fashionedly even for her age. She called her friends deeper into the cemetery, and they, without hesitation, followed her, although before that they were in a hurry to the chapel. The old woman took the girls to some graves, said that she knew these people well, and talked about their lives. Only upon returning home did the girls wonder how the old woman could know people who died in the 18th century. The most interesting thing was that the girl who wanted to ask Ksenyushka for material wealth did not do this, but asked for help in finding a soul mate, and soon she met such a person. If a cat pesters you on the territory of the cemetery, then under no circumstances chase it away, it is better to pet it, say a kind word, ask to pass something to Ksenyushka. Or maybe it will be herself. If the cat with all its behavior seems to be calling you to follow it, do not hesitate, follow it and do not forget to treat it with something tasty. My friend told me such a funny story. She took with her a homemade boiled pork sandwich and a cheese sandwich. She offered the cat who approached her first meat, then cheese, the cat refused the treat, then the girl thought that the cat was simply spoiled and decided to teach it a lesson by giving it a piece of bun. Imagine her surprise when the cat ate this piece and asked for more. The girl remembered that there was a fast then. Such miracles happen in this place of power. If something similar happened to you, please tell me. I would like to remind you that the day of remembrance of Blessed Xenia is January 24 in the old style and January 6 in the new style. After visiting the chapel of Blessed Xenia, do not forget to visit the graves of other followers of Ksenyushka, who rest not far from it. Ask any St. Petersburg resident where the graves of Blessed Anna and Blessed Irina are located, and they will definitely show you how to get to them. Blessed Anna (Lashkina) rests on the Novgorod path, blessed Irina - on Serovskaya. Blessed Anna died in 1853, but the date of her birth is not known. Anna Ivanovna was from an intelligent family and received a good education at one of the St. Petersburg institutes. When her fiance married someone else, it was a big shock for her. She decided that if a good, kind person was disappointed in her, then what can we say about others. Anna asked herself: “What good have I done for people? There is so much evil on earth, and am I not as evil and envious as others?” Ultimately, she came to the conclusion that in order to be truly happy, she must renounce everything worldly and sinful. She broke all her ties with the world, left St. Petersburg and began to wander. She returned to the city in the form of a holy fool. She did not have a permanent place of residence. Anna visited the Spaso-Sennovsky Church on Sennaya Square almost every day. They willingly gave her alms, but she gave everything to the poor. Her gifts were considered a very good omen. Many saw her only as a ragamuffin and treated her very unkindly. But Anna of Petersburg was not angry, but only urged them not to sin again. Otherwise, she prophesied various troubles for them. If the sinner did not correct himself, then her predictions came true. A lot of people gathered for the funeral of Blessed Anna. People who revered Anna took soil from her grave to heal themselves from illnesses. At the beginning of the 20th century, a chapel was erected over her grave of Blessed Anna, which was destroyed after the events of 1917. The grave of Blessed Irina is located not far from the grave of Blessed Anna. Unfortunately, nothing is known about Anna. But people still come to her for help, they say that the blessed one helps them a lot. Not far from the graves of blessed Anna and Irina there is a cross. It says “Forty Martyrs.” This cross reminds us of the martyrs who accepted death for the faith of Christ. They say that in the 20s of the 20th century, the priests of all the churches of the Leningrad diocese were arrested and brought to the Smolensk cemetery. They were lined up on the edge of a large mass grave and were given a choice: to renounce their faith or to go into the grave alive. The decision was unanimous. For three days, terrible groans were heard from this grave, and the earth in this place moved. According to witnesses, then a Divine ray fell on the grave, after which the noise died down. To this day, notes, flowers, ribbons and lit candles are left here. The grave of Blessed Gregory - Grigory Monetka - is also revered by St. Petersburg residents. He lived in St. Petersburg later than St. Xenia the Blessed. But I want to tell my own story about this. This happened about 6 years ago. I was walking through the Smolensk cemetery, and I met a homeless person there. I gave him money, he was very grateful for his help, and then gave me a real tour of the Smolensk cemetery. When we approached the grave of Grigory Monetka, this man told me a very interesting story. Although I am interested in such topics, I have never seen such information anywhere. How the homeless man knows all this remains a mystery. ksenia8 Gregory was born into a wealthy family and studied at the seminary. One day he had an insight: “God takes care of me, gives me what I need, and I don’t need anything else.” He gave away his wealth. I went on foot to Jerusalem and spent 2 years on the road. People helped him, gave him food, drink, shelter. In general, he always had everything he needed. Returning to St. Petersburg, he went to see his friend, with whom he studied at the seminary. He was already a priest. A friend gave him a gold coin worth 5 rubles. Returning from him, Gregory saw a man on the bridge about to jump down. He spoke to the poor fellow. He told Gregory that he had lost everything at cards, and he had 6 children. How can I look them in the eye now? Gregory gave the man a gold coin. He was very grateful for the help and promised to repay the debt as soon as he improved his affairs. And this day came, the man became rich. When he came to repay the debt to his savior, he did not take the money, but ordered it to be given to those who really needed it. Thus, with the light hand of Grigory Monetka, a “financial pyramid” was founded, which, unlike the existing ones, thanks to human mercy, will never collapse. From then on it went like this, the money was passed from hand to hand, from wealthy people to the needy, and helped the latter improve their affairs so that they, in turn, could also help the needy. Gregory lived to a ripe old age, but even after his death he continued to help people. There is a popular belief that if you put money on his grave, then things will quickly go uphill. The money will go to someone who needs it at the moment and will also provide assistance. In the future, this person, having improved his financial situation, will also come to the grave to share his wealth with people in need. Having increased your wealth in this way or improved your financial situation, you must definitely come to the grave of Grigory Monetka and thank him for his help. After completing his tour, the homeless man left. I never met this man again, although I tried to find him. I asked about him at the cemetery, but I never managed to find out anything. Next to the burial place of Grigory Monetka is the grave of Lyubov Golubeva. She at one time looked after the grave of Blessed Gregory. They also come to her for help. She helps the old, the sick, the lonely, the poor. She is greatly revered by elderly, lonely people. If you turn to her for help, you will definitely meet people who will take care of you. Finding these graves is not difficult; they are located 100 meters diagonally from the Chapel of Xenia the Blessed (look on the map). You need to walk along the Petrograd path, which originates from the entrance to the Smolensk cemetery. Then turn left onto the Straight Path, walk past the Chapel of Xenia the Blessed, and, leaving it on the right, walk to the burial place of Maria Gatchina. In front of him you need to turn left, on a narrow path. Just a few steps and you are at the graves of Gregory of the righteous and Lyubov Golubeva. You can also focus on the mosaic face of Christ, if you look at it from the straight path, then it will be a little to the right of these graves. At the grave of Gregory, you can ask for help by leaving your money there. Also, suffering, can ask for help from Lyubov Golubeva. The names of the holy fools have always been sacredly stored among the people. Even during their lifetime, they went to them for advice and received intelligence and comfort from them. But their lives, apparently, were not interested. It just so happened that it was important for people to get something from them, and they, as a rule, did not think about their lives. The exception, perhaps, is blessed Anna. Admirers wrote a brief life immediately after her death. And these days, the graves of the righteous are often visited by people. The sufferers always find help and comfort here. In conclusion, I want to say if a person is suitable for you in the cemetery and start a conversation with you, in no case do not get away from him, it is possible that you will learn a lot of interesting things, and you will open your eyes to many things. Probably, you will even get an answer to the question with which they went here. Source: https: //lena-yasevich.com/mesta-sily/63-chasovnya-ksenii-blazhennoj

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Where to place the icon of Xenia at home

In the house of believers, a corner is allocated for icons, through which you can turn to God with prayers and requests for help. It is decorated and kept clean. Previously, it was customary to hang icons on walls or place them on special shelves. Today there are no strict requirements. The main thing is that the Saint icon is not placed above the main icons: the Holy Trinity, the Savior, the Mother of God and above the icons of the apostles.

Icon of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg

People turn to saints with prayers during difficult times. It is believed that the icon of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg always helps in the most difficult matters. In the image, the saint is depicted as she was accustomed to be seen during her lifetime - in modest, often shabby attire (a jacket in dark shades, blue, burgundy or green). The Blessed One is depicted from the waist up or in full height. She holds a staff in her left hand, and her right hand freezes in a blessing gesture. There are icons in which the image of Xenia freezes, crossing her arms over her chest. The background of the icon represents a church or graveyard.

Folk signs on February 6

February 6 is the day of Xenia (Aksinya). It is believed that this day divides winter in half, which is why it is also called half-winter day. At this time people are actively involved in weather forecasts. If the weather is bad, it means that winter will drag on: “What is the weather on Aksinya, so will it be winter” and vice versa: “A clear day promises a quick spring.”

The peasants believed: “If the road is swept away on Xenia’s day, then the food will melt.” This meant that snowy weather on that day promised a long winter and, accordingly, the pets would eat up all their supplies.

On holiday they wondered about the price of bread. They took baked bread and weighed it in the evening and then in the morning. If the weight of the product decreased, this indicated a decrease in cost. Increase in mass – about the product.

The Memorial Day of Xenia of St. Petersburg is important for people who believe and revere her, but we should not forget about June 6th. On this day in 1988, the canonization of the Saint of St. Petersburg took place.

Both holidays are important. These days it is recommended to visit a church, cathedral or temple, light a candle and pray. Believers with good intentions will be blessed with good luck and happiness.

What else can you ask Xenia the Blessed for?

There is a ritual: people leave their notes for help, placing them in a special box installed next to the chapel.

Notes from people at the walls of the chapel of St. Xenia.

You can write a note in advance or on the spot, and then walk around the chapel three times counterclockwise and put it in the box.

Many lean against the walls of the chapel and try to convey their requests to Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg. To do this, you need to lean your forehead against one of the walls of the chapel and mentally repeat your request. You can light a candle, then go inside the chapel and pray.

With a prayer for help to Saint Xenia the Blessed.

You cannot leave immediately; it is believed that the saint will give a sign that your request has been heard. You can ask for anything, even difficult things, the main thing is to believe in God and higher powers.