There are many interesting places in the world, the unusual strength and energy of which cannot be explained scientifically. As a rule, such places are called holy or miraculous, each of these zones has an interesting history and legend.
Spring forest
Tver region annually attracts thousands of pilgrims and just tourists. Believers go to the area of the village of Okovtsy to plunge into the waters of the miraculous key and receive healing from diseases and enlightenment from delusions. In the middle of the 16th century, the Holy Okovetsky spring was discovered in the dense spring forest, the healing power of which has only grown stronger over the centuries. The faces of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a baby, suddenly opened in the forest, pointed to a wonderful place, and subsequently the temple was erected there.
A chapel was built near the temple, standing on the key, which eventually gained healing and miraculous glory. A small pond near the chapel was filled from the key with icy and crystal clear water, forming a font. Since then, water from the wonderful spring forest has been famous throughout Russia for its healing properties.
Deep horizon spring
The water of a miraculous spring beats from the depths of the earth with a fountain. Since the key originates in the deep underground spring, the water in it is crystal clear and very cold. Laboratory studies have proved that the St. Okovets spring is one of the most healing of all existing. With the blessing of the Holy Fathers a few years ago, healthy life-giving moisture became available to a wide range of consumers, thanks to the streamlined production of bottled water “Okovetsky source”.
Healing bath
Starting from the 16th century, longing for healing and purification were plunged into the Okovetsky springs. For several centuries, the fame of miraculous healings from various ailments and ailments was spread not only in the Tver province, but throughout the Russian land. In the twentieth century, the flow of people who wanted to take holy baths somewhat decreased, but from the beginning of the 21st century, the restoration of temples, the construction of baths from wood, the foundation of the courtyard began. At the same time, a day was celebrated to celebrate the acquisition of wonderful icons in the Okovets Forest.
Since then, every year on July 24, the Holy Okovetsky spring becomes especially crowded: clergy conduct a special service, after which all those present (both adults and children) are immersed in clean healing waters.
You need to dive at least three times, always with your head. A person goes through three bathing pools. It is believed that immersion in the waters of the Okovetsky spring at the height of summer is equal in importance and effectiveness to the Epiphany bathing. Moreover, the temperature of the water in the spring is not high - no more than four degrees, the spring does not freeze in winter, and the water does not heat up in summer. The fact that burning cold water really has healing properties is evidenced by many who have visited these holy places.
"By your faith will be to you ..."
Every year the number of pilgrims is growing. A lot of people go to the Okovetsky Holy Spring. The reviews of people who visited this blessed place indicate that these places really give strength, vitality and even return lost health. Many childless couples got rid of their problem by contacting the holy spring for help. All the more remarkable is the fact that storks almost constantly live on the territory of the Okovetsky source.
The place of power, located just 300 kilometers from Moscow, gave the happiness of motherhood, relief from recovery, the joy of cleansing thousands of people asking. The Saint-Okovets spring is considered a place of pilgrimage not only for the sick and asking, but also for the lost souls who want to find spiritual guidance on the true path. Those who sincerely ask and believe that their requests will be heard, as a rule, testify to the miracles taking place on this land sanctified by the shrines.
Unforgettable holy key
In addition to the feeling of touching the holy secrets, visitors still receive aesthetic pleasure from contemplating the virgin beauty of the spring forest. The path to the holy spring goes along a beautiful and mysterious coniferous forest, along the path there are lanterns that illuminate the path to the baths, while the road is made in the form of a wooden flooring bridge. This contributes to the maximum convenience and comfort of travel to the place of pilgrimage, as well as the preservation of ancient nature.
Bathhouses themselves are located on the banks of the river, there is also a chapel. The beautiful chamber church amazes with the magnificence of the murals, the clergy are ready for a conversation, answers to questions, and help in spiritual instructions. On the other side of the river, a pine forest is clearly visible . Thanks to this surrounding landscape, everyone plunging into an ice font feels a sense of unity with nature, with its healing powers and unsolved mysteries.