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Cherepovets clergy honor the founders of Cherepovets before celebrating City Day

Commemoration of the founders of Cherepovets

On July 29, 2023, on the eve of the City Day, a prayer service was held at the monument to the founders of Cherepovets. The clergy of the Ascension Cathedral and the Church of the Resurrection of Christ took part in the event. The clergy prayed for the repose of the souls of the founders of Cherepovets, the Monk Avraamy of Cherepovets and his disciple Euphrosynus. They also prayed for the well-being of the city and its inhabitants. The prayer service was attended by representatives of the city administration, public organizations, and residents of Cherepovets.

The history of the founding of Cherepovets

Cherepovets was founded in 1364 by the Monk Avraamy of Cherepovets. He was a disciple of Sergius of Radonezh, the founder of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Avraamy settled on the banks of the Sheksna River, where he built a wooden church and a cell. Soon, other monks began to gather around him, and a monastery was formed. In the 15th century, the monastery was granted a charter by Grand Duke Vasily II. The charter allowed the monastery to own land and collect taxes from the surrounding population. The monastery played an important role in the development of Cherepovets. It was a center of spiritual and cultural life, and it also provided economic support to the city. In the 18th century, Cherepovets became a major industrial center. The city's first iron foundry was built in 1797, and by the end of the 19th century, Cherepovets was one of the largest iron and steel producers in Russia. Today, Cherepovets is a modern city with a population of over 300,000 people. It is home to a number of large industrial enterprises, including the Cherepovets Steel Mill, the largest steel mill in Russia.

The significance of the founders of Cherepovets

The founders of Cherepovets, the Monk Avraamy of Cherepovets and his disciple Euphrosynus, are considered to be the patron saints of the city. They are revered for their holiness and their role in the founding of Cherepovets. The prayer service held at the monument to the founders of Cherepovets is a tradition that has been observed for many years. It is a way to honor the memory of the founders of the city and to pray for the well-being of Cherepovets and its inhabitants.