The Spiritual Moscow Academy is a place where you can learn spiritual culture and become a spiritual guide for hundreds of people. What is the history of this place? Can everyone connect their lives with God and what is needed for this? Answers in the article below.
Introduction
The Moscow Theological Academy and Seminary is a higher educational institution of the Russian Orthodox Church, which is engaged in the professional training of teachers of God's word, clergy and theologians. The history of this university begins in 1685 on the basis of the Trinity Lavra Seminary and the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy. In 1919, after the revolutionary events, the seminary was closed, but already in 1946 its activities were resumed.
History
The Moscow Orthodox Theological Academy and Seminary in its original form was founded in 1685. Until 1814, it was called the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy and was located in the center of Moscow. The first graduation of the clergy glorified the academy for many years to come. Today, graduates of this educational institution are talented clerics, preachers and church writers throughout Russia.
In the spring of 1685, the monks Ioannikii and Sofroniy appear before the kings Peter and John, who are greeted in two languages, with a proposal to create a theological school. The brothers brought with them to the capital many learned books written by the best priests. Already in the winter of the same year, the future Moscow Theological Academy was solemnly opened. Two years later, new buildings are being built, the number of students is increasing significantly.
The brothers created their own education system, which consisted of three levels. At the first stage, students were taught to write and read in Greek. At the second stage, they were expected to have an in-depth acquaintance with grammar. And only after that the students were taught rhetoric, physics, pietics and logic. The Theological Moscow Academy gives the Greek language a primary role, while leaving Latin only as a supplement.
In the late 1690s, the educational institution was going through difficult times, as the founding brothers had to leave its walls. Teaching passed into the hands of the best students - Fedor Polikarpov and Nikolai Semenov.
Planting Latin
With the beginning of the reforms of Peter I, the educational institution ceased to teach students in Greek. Metropolitan Stefan Yavorsky becomes the head of the academy, who, during his leadership, significantly improves the financial condition of the academy, as well as some educational aspects. Unfortunately, the Greek language only became legal in 1738.
HistoryThe Moscow Theological Academy came to its peak under Metropolitan Platon (Levshin), who was appointed director in 1775. He does everything to return his native language to the academy, and he succeeds. His great merit is the introduction of regulations for pupils. Each of them had to strictly observe fasting, fasting, the rules of prayer and remember the time that should be given to prayer.
The Metropolitan selected the best minds among the poor pupils who were obedient and capable. They were called "Platonists". Their way of life was different: the "Platonists" lived separately, had their own library and intensively studied languages. Subsequently, they were to become the best spiritual ministers.
In 1775, thoughts began to appear about moving the academy to another city. Metropolitan Platon wanted the Ascension Monastery to become a new place, but this option was not approved in the circles of the highest authorities. The final decision was made in 1812, when the French captured Moscow. The Zaikonospassky monastery was almost completely burned down, and the monks were killed. In the spring of the following year, everything was more or less restored, and school life continued in Sergiev Posad.
The reign of Alexander I is characterized by many innovations and modernizations that had a positive impact on the academy. The Moscow Theological Academy, the photo of which we see in the article, was solemnly opened in Sergiev Posad in the fall of 1814. This was followed by a quiet time for the school, when a lot of attentionfocused on expanding and improving the educational process. At this time, many rules are being introduced that are still in effect today. Then comes rector A. Gorsky, who is considered one of the best rectors of the academy. He did a lot of useful and kind things not only for the university, but also for many pupils. Gorsky is also the creator of the new Russian church history.
Present
The end of the 19th century was characterized by some decline, but already at the beginning of the last century, life at the academy was gradually getting better. The educational process suffered, because the latest reforms were very doubtful. For some time, the educational institution even had to close. But in 1946 it received a "second wind". Until today, the academy has experienced many more difficulties, but it survived - and this is the main thing.
Icon school
Academy has an icon-painting school, which is available to both male and female people who have reached the age of 35. The icon-painting school is an educational institution of the Moscow Patriarchate. Education has a two-stage program. The first stage of study is three years. After that, the person receives a diploma. The second stage of training lasts only 2 years. The Theological Moscow Seminary invites to the second stage of education only those who graduated with honors from the first.
When submitting documents to study at an icon-painting school, a student must know the initial, morning and evening prayers, as well as the prayer of the Mother of God. It is important to be able to read liturgical books in the correct Church Slavonic language. There isa special creative competition, which is aimed at testing artistic abilities: within 6 hours, the student must reproduce a certain part of the icon. When evaluating the work, the proportionality of the image, the correct reproduction of color and character, as well as rational placement on paper are taken into account.
Structure
The head of the educational institution is Archbishop Eugene of Vereisky. The rector is appointed according to the decree of the Patriarch of Moscow. The academy is managed on the basis of the Charter and with the help of vice-rectors, who are also appointed by the Patriarch. The rector has the right to establish regulations and work schedules, determine the powers of certain departments, and also give instructions that are possible within his professional competence.
The Academic Council of the Academy deals with the educational process and scientific activities. It also regulates the principles of the development of the university and its priorities in order to achieve the maximum effect from the educational and educational processes.
Information for applicants
The Spiritual Moscow Academy invites people who want to connect their lives with serving God. You can study at the bachelor's and master's degrees. Also, those who wish can continue their studies at graduate school or at the regency school. For admission, the applicant must submit all the necessary documents that are listed in a special list on the website of the educational institution.
Contactinfo
Where is the Moscow Theological Academy? The address is as follows: the city of Sergiev Posad, Krasnogorskaya Square, 1. The educational institution is located in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. Opening hours from 9 am to 18 pm all week except weekends and holidays.
