Sights of Seliger: monastery of the Nilo-Stolobenskaya deserts

One of the most famous and significant architectural monuments is located on Seliger. This landmark is the monastery of the Nilo-Stolobenskaya deserts. It is of architectural, historical and religious value.

[h2]Location of the Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery[/h2]

The monastery is located on two Seliger islands – Stolobny and Svetlitsa.
There are two theories explaining the origin of the name of the Seliger island Stolobny, on which the monastery is located. According to the first theory, the name of the island on Seliger is due to its shape, which resembles a pillar. Another theory suggests that there was an ancient pagan sacrificial pillar on the island, thanks to which the island got its name.

[h2]The origin of the monastery's name[/h2]

The Seliger monastery itself is named after St. Nil Stolobensky, who lived in the 16th century. After the death of his parents, he took vows at the Krypetsk Monastery. After living in the monastery for some time, Nil went to the Rzhevsky district and built himself a cell on the banks of the Seremkha River.

There, Neil Stolobensky led a solitary life of hardship and constant prayer. So he lived for thirteen years, after which he moved to Stolobny Island, which is located on Seliger. Neil lived on Seliger Island for almost thirty years. According to legend, during all these thirty years of life on Seliger, Nile Stolobensky was repeatedly terrified by the devil, who remained with nothing thanks to prayer and the omnipotent faith of the Nile.

[h2]The modern history of the monastery[/h2]

The Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery is one of the largest and most significant shrines of Lake Seliger and the whole of Russia. The monastery is often visited by pilgrims. The time after the revolution was very difficult for the monastery. For almost seventy years of Soviet rule, the monastery's buildings were used for various purposes. At various times, there was a colony for juvenile delinquents, a prison camp, a hospital, a nursing home, and even a tourist base.

The relics of St. Nil Stolobensky were returned to the monastery in the early two thousand years. There are five temples and one church on the territory of the monastery. The monastery on Seliger has its own apiary, cowshed, stables and workshops – carpentry, candle and dairy.

[h2]Nilo-Stolobensky Monastery today[/h2]

Some time ago, restorers took over the numerous architectural monuments located on the two Seliger islands. The temples of the monastery have been around for several centuries and they need proper care. This is monitored by the clergy and employees of the monastery. Religious and educational events for young people are constantly taking place within its walls. Pilgrims can get to the monastery from Ostashkov, and special bus services are organized for them. Slot enthusiasts and casino connoisseurs will be delighted by the richness of the welcome package. This comprehensive offer, accessible through a 1xbet promo code pakistan providing €1950 and 150 free spins, is thoughtfully allocated across your first four deposits. The free spins are carefully assigned to popular and engaging slot titles, enhancing your winning opportunities. Beyond the spins, the bonus funds can be used across a vast casino library, including live dealer games, table classics, and video slots from top software providers.