Tver Holy-Okovets Source: Miracle Force

In the world there are many interesting places, the unusual strength and energy of which can not be explained scientifically. As a rule, such places are called sacred or miraculous, each of these zones has an interesting history and legend.

Spring Forest

The Tver region annually attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists. Believers go to the area of the village of Okovtsy to plunge into the waters of the miracle key and receive healing from illnesses and enlightenment from delusions. In the dense spring forest, in the middle of the 16th century, the Svyato-Okovetsky spring was discovered, the healing power of which only grew stronger with the centuries. The faces of the Most Holy Theotokos with the baby, suddenly opened in the forest, were shown in a wonderful place, and then the temple was erected there.

Near the temple, a chapel was built, standing on the key, which eventually acquired healing and miraculous fame. A small pond near the chapel was filled from the key with ice and crystal clear water, forming a font. Since then, the water from the wonderful spring forest has been famous for its curative properties throughout Russia.

Spring deep horizon

The water of a miraculous spring beats from the depths of the earth a fountain. Since its origin takes the key in a deep underground spring, the water in it is crystal clear and very cold. Laboratory research has shown that the Svyato-Okovetsky spring is one of the most curative of all existing. With the blessing of the holy fathers a few years ago, useful life-giving moisture became available to a wide range of consumers, thanks to the established production of bottled water "Okovetsky spring".

Healing Bathing

Beginning in the 16th century, those thirsting for healing and purification were plunged into the Okovets springs. For several centuries the glory of miraculous healings from various ailments and ailments was spread not only across the Tver province, but also throughout the Russian land. In the twentieth century, the flow of those wishing to take holy ablutions has somewhat decreased, but since the beginning of the 21st century, the restoration of temples began, the baths were made of wood, the foundation of the monastery. At the same time, the day was celebrated for the celebration of the acquisition of wonderful icons in the Okovetsky forest.

Since then, every year on July 24, the Holy-Okovets source has become especially crowded: clergymen hold a special service, after which all present (adults and children) are dipped into pure healing waters.

You need to sink at least three times, always with your head. A person passes through three bathing baths. It is believed that the immersion in the waters of the Okovets spring in the height of summer in significance and efficiency is equated with the Epiphany bathing. As the water temperature in the spring is low - no more than four degrees, the source does not freeze in winter, the water does not heat up in the summer. The fact that scalding cold water does have healing properties is evidenced by many who visited these holy places.

"According to your faith, you will ..."

Every year the number of pilgrims grows. A lot of people go to the Okovets Holy Spring. The testimonies of people who visited this blessed place say that these places really give strength, vitality and even return lost health. Many childless couples got rid of their problem by applying for help to a holy spring. The more noteworthy is the fact that storks live almost permanently on the territory of the Okovetsky spring.

The place of power, located just 300 kilometers from Moscow, gave happiness to motherhood, relief from recovery, the joy of purification for thousands of people asking. The Holy Ochavetz spring is considered a place of pilgrimage not only for those who are aching and asking, but also for the lost souls who want 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 sanctified land.

Unforgettable Holy Key

In addition to sensing a touch of holy mysteries, visitors still get 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 bridge-flooring. This contributes to the maximum convenience and comfort of travel to the place of pilgrimage, as well as the preservation of ancient nature.

The baths themselves are located on the river bank, here there is also a chapel. A beautiful chamber temple impresses with the magnificence of murals, clergymen are ready for a conversation, answers to questions, help in spiritual instructions. On the other side of the river, a pine forest is clearly visible . Thanks to this surrounding landscape, everyone dipping into an icy font is experiencing a feeling of unity with nature, with its healing powers and unsolved mysteries.