In the Chekhov district, near Moscow, there is a small village called Talezh. The holy spring that is located here is one of the most interesting places in the area. A little further, in with. New Life, the monastery is located . Every day, many pilgrims decide to visit Talezh. The holy source of the Monk David serves for them as a symbol of cleansing from worldly desires and sins.
Spring Description
The territory belonging to the source is fenced, the only way inside is the main gate. They are made of red brick in the shape of a small arch with metal wings decorated with forged roses. In addition to the spring itself, there is a chapel of the Mother of God and two baths: a female and a male. I must say that the first is somewhat larger than the second. Also, a small temple with a chapel was built in honor of the Rev. David - the founder of this place.
Service
The visit time begins in the morning, from 8.00, and ends at 21.00. The only day off is Monday, on this day the territory is cleaned. All baths are thoroughly cleaned and washed so that they always look properly. All church holidays here are carried out by the service, to which many residents of the area come. This place is very popular with newlyweds who plan to strengthen their union in the face of God. Many believe that such a marriage will be very strong and will forever connect the hearts of lovers. In addition, the Baptismal rite is held here all year round , which is facilitated by non-freezing water, even in severe frosts. The holy source is a place of holiness and sacraments, therefore it is strictly forbidden to conduct video or photography. And although the territory formally refers to the land of the village of Talezh, the holy spring is under the control of the Orthodox Church. And being present here, it is necessary to adhere to all the norms and rules stipulated by the monastic charter, in no case to allow inappropriate behavior, rudeness and rudeness.
History of the creation of the spring
There are many legends and tales about how this place appeared. According to one of the most famous, the place appeared thanks to one simple girl. She liked Count Orlov very much, and he tried to get her by force, but in his impulse crossed the line. Realizing that he had done stupid things, the count wanted to make amends with a gift in the form of a ring with a huge diamond. But the girl did not accept the gift and, throwing the ring away, ran away in bitter tears. And in the place where the ring fell, a spring appeared, pure as a girl's tear. This giving is transmitted for many years among local residents. If we rely on official data available to Talezh, the holy source became known only in the 90s of the twentieth century. Custody of this place was entrusted to the Ascension of the David Desert, which was nearby. Years passed, and on the territory began to build more new buildings, put up a fence and a house for the priest.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Another Orthodox building in the village of Talezh is the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is located in the eastern part of the village, and also belongs to the desert. It was built under the supervision of Prince Vladimir Orlov in 1795. After a century and a half, namely in 1939, the temple was closed. For a long time he stood unattended, and the walls of the building began to collapse. And only at the beginning of the XXI century they began to restore it. Money for the repair of the temple was collected by the whole village, and entrepreneurs from all over the Chekhov region also helped. And although the restoration is not yet complete, service in the temple has already begun to rule. And those sites that managed to be restored can please many connoisseurs of ancient Orthodox architecture.
How to get to the spring?
Getting to the source is not difficult, just take the train to Chekhov. From Moscow it reaches there in about an hour. Then you will need to take a minibus that goes to Talezh. The holy source will be quite easy to find, since there are many signs along the road to it. Therefore, it is enough to follow them, and soon you will find yourself in the right place. Car owners will be able to get there on the Simferopol highway. You will need to go right before the turn to the village of Melikhov. The rest of the route should be guided by the direction signs to Talezh. The entire road from Moscow to the village will be a little over seventy kilometers.
If you want to restore spiritual ties or clear yourself of fears and anxieties, we recommend visiting Talezh. The holy source, the photo of which is presented above, has always contributed to the achievement of these goals. After all, the atmosphere that prevails there gives harmony and peace to even the most tormented soul. And the beauty of the local nature and the spring itself will not leave indifferent any visitor to this marvelous place - the holy source of the Monk David.