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Holy Righteous Maxim, Priest of Totma, Fool-for-Christ
Day of Remembrance January 29 and on the 3rd week after Pentecost Cathedral of the Vologda Saints.
The way of life of holy fools seems strange and incomprehensible to the world. Many do not see anything good in it, but they still find a lot of indecent, useless and even harmful. Nevertheless, foolishness is the highest and most difficult feat of spiritual life, and fools for Christ's sake have appeared in the Orthodox Church at all times, both in Greece and here in Russia, setting an example of faith and patience and shaming worldly wisdom with their violence.
Having set themselves the goal of cursing the world so as not to be scolded by it, they firmly walked along the cramped and mournful path, lovingly enduring all sorrows and hardships, ridicule and curses, labors and illnesses, their life was a lesson for contemporaries, the best consolation and an example of patience. for those who suffer and the most powerful and unceasing denunciation of passions and vices.
Often they added their strong word to this, were not ashamed and were not afraid to express the most bitter truths in the face of the mighty of the world, or, in order to strengthen the people in the faith and to excite the listeners from spiritual sleep, they lifted the veil of the future and threatened God's impenitent judgment. Who, except for a holy fool, would dare to offer Terrible a piece of raw meat for fasting, or to remind the suspicious Godunov of the judgment of God, as Nikolai Salos and John the Big Cap did?
Among such voluntary sufferers and true servants of God, who shone forth in our fatherland, is the priest Maxim, who went through the feat of foolishness for 45 years in unceasing prayers, in fasting, nakedness and complete neglect of the body, and who was spiritual salt for the inhabitants of Totma, rich in material salt.
Righteous Maxim lived in Totma in the first half of the 17th century.
Full name is Maksim Makarievich Popov.Judging by the surname Popov, he could come from a family of a priestly family.
Righteous Maxim, already during his lifetime, was marked by grace-filled gifts from God.
He reposed in extreme old age on January 16, 1650 and was buried at the Resurrection Varnitskaya Church in the city of Totma.
His hardworking, holy life and miraculous healings flowing from the tomb were the reason that at the same time a legend about him was compiled by obvious witnesses, but this legend burned down in 1676 during a fire in the Resurrection Church.
In 1680, as a result of new miracles from the tomb of the righteous Maxim, a new record was made about him, which was later also lost, so that we do not know now where and when the righteous Maxim was born, when and in what church he was ordained a priest and for a long time whether he was a pastor.
In 1715, the priest of the Resurrection Church, John Rokhletsov, with parish people, turned to Archbishop Joseph of Veliky Ustyug with a request to allow them to put a tomb over the relics of St. both were permitted to them.
Of the miracles that took place at the burial place of the righteous Maxim, only the following four have come down to us, which are depicted on the hallmarks adorning the tomb of the saint of God.
In 1680, a resident of Totma, Boris Timofeev Tarunin, fell ill with a fever and lay relaxed for half a year. When he called the righteous Maxim for help, he immediately received healing.
In 1691, the peasant Aref Malevinsky did not get out of bed for nine weeks from a fever, but when he began to call on Saint Maximus for help, his illness completely disappeared.
Fyodor Vasiliev Mamoshov, a peasant in the Starototema volost, upper Idenga, the village of Kokor'ina, was unwell for nine years and was in a state of relaxation. On the night of November 5, 1703, he saw in a dream that an old man in one shirt came up to his bed and said to him: “Fyodor, stop mourning. And take him by the shoulder. He took me to the church and ordered me to venerate the tombstone of the righteous Maxim. Upon awakening, Fyodor felt so healthy that he could go on foot to the Resurrection Church to venerate the coffin of his healer.
Anna Yakovlevna Taturova in 1705 was in a frenzy of mind for a month. At night, in a dream, the righteous Maxim appeared to her and ordered two requiems to be served over his coffin, promising her a recovery in return. Upon waking up, the sick woman regained consciousness and began to ask to be taken to the tomb of the righteous, where, after performing panikhidas, she immediately felt completely healthy.
Sources of information:
Veryuzhsky I. Historical legends about the life of saints who labored in the Vologda diocese, glorified by the whole church and locally revered. Vologda, 1880. S. 664-667.)
https://azbyka.ru/days/sv-maksim-totemskij ,
Wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_Totemsky.
Brief Life of the Righteous Maximus of Totemsky, Christ for the Holy Fool
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Full Life of the Righteous Maximus of Totemsky, Christ for the Holy Fool
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At that time, would everyone still remember the chu-de-sa, co-ver-shiv-shi-e-sya at the place of a hundred in-gre-be-niya great-ved-no-go Mak-si-ma, and chu-de-sa these would-be-whether-we-we-we on the glue-mah, decorating the coffin-no-tsu please God.
In 1680, the resident of Totma, Bo-ris, Ti-mo-fe-ev Ta-ru-nin, for-bo-lell whether-ho-rad-koyu and lay half-a-year-yes-weak-flax -nym. When he called for the help of the great-ved-no-go Mak-si-ma, that hour he received healing.
In 1691, the christian Are-fa Male-vin-sky for nine weeks did not get up with a ste-li from li-ho-rad-ki; when he began to call for the help of St. Mac-si-ma, his illness passed with everything.
Krestya-nin Fe-o-dor Vasi-lyev Ma-mo-shov was unwell for nine years and was in dis-weak-le-nii. But whose on November 5, 1703, he saw in a dream, as if an old man in one shirt-head went to his ste-li and said to him: “Fe-o-dor, re-become fast.” And, taking him by the shoulder, he led him into the church and ordered him to lie down on the tomb of the Great-Veda-no-go Mak-si-ma. Pro-boo-surprisingly, Fe-o-dor felt himself so-so-healthy that he could walk from-right to Vos-cre -sen-sky church-vi for-klo-not-niya gro-bu-boo-e-th goal-li-te-la.
An-na Yako-vle-va Ta-ta-u-ro-va in 1705 in those months was in the frenzy of the mind. But, in whose dream, the right-winged Mak-sim appeared to her and ordered to serve two pa-ni-hi-dy over his coffin, promising her for that you will be well ditch-le-nie. Pro-boo-wondering, the patient came to consciousness and began to ask to be taken to the tomb of the great-vedi-no-go, where she was ver-she-ni pa-ni-hid immediately in-feeling-stvo-va-la se-bya co-ver-shen-but healthy-ro-howl.
Prayers
Troparion to the Righteous Maximus of Totemsky, Christ for the Holy Fool
Unfortunate priesthood of the gowns, Christ God / the city of Totma be preserved unharmed / / and our souls be saved.
Translation: Having served God with an impeccable priesthood, in the midst of worldly bustle you chose, taking the cross, followed Christ with unswerving will and, approaching Him with love, leaving earthly things, you received Heavenly, blessed Maxim, our father, pray to Christ God that the city of Totma be preserved unharmed and saved our souls .
Kontakion to the Righteous Maximus of Totemsky, for Christ's sake, the holy fool
Following the divine voice, / you were jealous to instruct your flock / not with the wisdom of the word, but with the violence of a serene life, / with unceasing prayers and tear streams / washing your soul and body, / with the airy verses of the Lord, exhausting the flesh, let us glorify the miracles with faith we call to you // Rejoice, our God-wise Father Maxime.
Translation: Following the divine call, you were jealous to direct your life not with the wisdom of the word, but with the foolishness of life () passionless, incessant prayers and streams of tears washing the soul and body, exhausting the flesh with natural elements, therefore, after death, the Lord glorified you with miracles, but with faith we appeal to you: "Rejoice, our God-wise Father Maxim."
Prayer to the righteous Maxim of Totemsky, for the sake of the holy fool for Christ
Oh, most blessed and worthy servant of God, Maximus the righteous! Having received the grace of the Holy Spirit, you first served as an immaculate priesthood of the Most Holy Trinity, standing before the Throne of God and offering Bloodless Sacrifice about the people. Even, to the Lord, an extreme desire to obsessed, the warring life of Christ chose the sake of Esi, Mirously delivered the Esi, with a naughty bodily bodily, jac as a bugger, robe, Sunny Znowy and Great Mraz with Love Pretter, hurried in Grade Totme, and this sake the sake of in the villages of the righteous. But if you have boldness towards Christ God, pour out warm prayers for us, O saint of God, that we may be delivered from all need and from all resisting evil. Do not stop praying to the Word, Christ our God, for the city and people, to be preserved unharmed from famine and ulcer, fire and sword, and from the invasion of adversaries. Send down from Heaven, O holy head, most blessed Maxim, upon us, who diligently flow to you and with love kiss your holy image, peace, grace and salvation to our souls, and we, with all the saints, will be heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven, exalted the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
Maxim Totemsky(+ ), priest, blessedFor some time he was a priest in the city of Totma, Vologda diocese. For forty years he went through the difficult feat of foolishness in Christ, constantly being in fasting and prayer. During his lifetime, he became famous for miracles. He died at a ripe old age on January 16 and was buried in the Church of the Resurrection Varnitsa, where he served.
veneration
The biography and description of the miracles of Blessed Maxim was compiled in the 17th century, but burned down in the fire of the Resurrection Church in the year. In the 18th century, two of his healings were re-recorded. So, in the year a resident of Totma Tarunin fell ill with a fever and lay relaxed for half a year. When he called on Saint Maximus for help, he immediately received healing. In the year she received healing from the tomb of the righteous A. Ya. Tataurov, who was in a frenzy of mind for a month.
Local veneration of the saint began in the year, in connection with the numerous miracles that took place at his tomb. In particular, four miracles performed with the relics of the righteous were represented by the hallmarks on his shrine, which was located inside the Resurrection Varnitsa Church near the left kliros. Outside, the burial place was marked by a picturesque fresco depicting Blessed Maxim, outlined with a wooden icon case.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the resting place of Blessed Maxim was in desolation.
Prayers
Troparion, tone 4
Having served the immaculate priesthood of God, / in the midst of worldly rebellion, thou hast chosen foolishness, / take up the cross, followed Christ with an irrevocable thought / and, approaching Him with love with virtues, / leaving the earth, Thou hast taken in heaven, / blessed Maximus, our father, / pray Christ God / the city of Totma will be preserved unharmed / and our souls will be saved.
Kontakion, tone 4
Following the divine voice, / you were jealous to instruct your flock / not with the wisdom of the word, but with the violence of a serene life, / with unceasing prayers and tear streams / washing the soul and body, / exhausting the flesh with air elements, / even after death, the Lord glorify the wonders of you, / yes with faith we call to you: / Rejoice, our God-wise Father Maximus.
Full name - Maxim Makarievich Popov.
At the beginning of his life he was a priest at the Church of the Resurrection on Varnitsy near the city of Totma.
After that, he performed the feat of the foolishness of Christ for the sake of 45 years.
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Judging by the surname Popov, he could come from a priestly family. His father's name was Macarius.
It is not known when and where he received the sacred dignity. Also unknown were the reasons that prompted him to take on the feat of foolishness.
Maxim was in unceasing prayer, fasting and nakedness, completely neglecting the cares of his body.
Righteous Maxim, already during his lifetime, was marked by grace-filled gifts from God.
Veneration and canonization
Then a wooden church was built over his relics in the name of the Great Martyr Paraskeva Pyatnitsa.
Since at the tomb of the blessed one the peasants began to receive healings through their prayers, the witnesses of the miracles compiled a legend about him. However, in 1676, during the fire of the new Resurrection Church, it burned down.
In 1680, as a result of new miracles from the tomb of Blessed Maximus, a new record was made about him, which was also lost.
Meanwhile, the miracles at the tomb of the righteous continued. Therefore, in 1715, the priest of the Resurrection Church, John Rokhletsov, with parish people, turned to the Archbishop of Veliky Ustyug and Totemsky Joseph with a request to allow them to put a tomb over the relics of St. Maxim and put his image on it.
At that time, the miracles performed through prayers to this righteous man were not yet forgotten. Vladyka gave his permission and blessed to serve prayers, as well as to other saints of God.
After that, in the Church of the Resurrection Varnitsa, a shrine was built over the burial place, and the outer wall of the church was decorated with a picturesque fresco depicting the righteous Maxim. The marks on the reliquary depicted miracles that took place at the coffin.
Miracles
The first depicted miracle is the healing of a resident of Totma, Boris Timofeevich Tarunin, from fever and relaxation, which occurred in 1680. The second miracle happened in 1691 with the peasant Arefa Malevinsky, who was unwell and in a state of relaxation for nine weeks. At night, he saw in a dream that an old man in one shirt came up to his bed and ordered him to go to church and kiss the tombstone. When the patient did what he was told, he recovered. The third event happened to Anna Yakovlevna Tataurova, who was cured of insanity in 1705. The fourth miracle healed in 1703 a relaxed peasant Fyodor Vasilyevich Mamoshov from the village of Kokor'ina, Starototemsky volost.
Commemorated on January 16 with.s.
Righteous Maxim was a priest in the city of Totma in the first half of the 17th century. He was called Maxim Makariev, the son of Popov. Ordained a priest, for 45 years he underwent a voluntary feat of the foolishness of Christ for the sake ofand remained in unceasing prayer, fasting, nakedness, completely neglecting the cares of his body.
The Righteous Priest Maximus, already during his lifetime, was distinguished by grace-filled gifts from God. He reposed at a ripe old age on January 16, 1650.and was buried at the Resurrection Varnitskaya Church in the city of Totma. His hardworking and holy life and the miraculous healings that flowed from his tomb served as an incentive to compose a written legend about him, but this legend burned down in the fire of the Resurrection Church in 1676. Later, the new legend compiled in 1680 was also lost. Meanwhile, the miracles at the tomb of the righteous continued.
In 1715, the priest of the Resurrection Church, John Rokhletsov, with parish people, turned to the Archbishop of Veliko Ustyug Joseph with a request to allow them to place a tomb over the relics of St. Vladyka gave his permission and blessed to serve prayers as to other saints of God.
At that time, the miracles that took place at the burial place of the righteous Maxim were still remembered by everyone, and these miracles were depicted on the hallmarks adorning the tomb of the saint of God.
In 1680, Boris Timofeev Tarunin, a resident of Totma, fell ill with a fever.and lay relaxed for six months. When he called the righteous Maxim for help, he immediately received healing.
In 1691, the peasant Aref Malevinsky did not get up for nine weeks.from bed with fever; when he began to call on Saint Maximus for help, his illness completely disappeared.
The peasant Feodor Vasiliev Mamoshov was unwell for nine years and was in a state of relaxation. On the night of November 5, 1703, he dreamed that an old man in one shirt came up to his bed and said to him: "Theodore, stop mourning." And, taking him by the shoulder, he led him to the church and ordered him to venerate the gravestone of the righteous Maxim. Upon awakening, Theodore felt so healthy that he could go on foot to the Church of the Resurrection to venerate the tomb of his healer.
Anna Yakovleva Tataurova in 1705 was in a frenzy of mind for a month. At night, in a dream, the righteous Maxim appeared to her and ordered two requiems to be served over his coffin, promising her a recovery in return. Upon awakening, the sick woman regained consciousness and began to ask to be taken to the tomb of the righteous one, where, after performing panikhidas, she immediately felt completely healthy.Troparion of Righteous Maxim
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Having served the immaculate priesthood of God, / in the midst of the worldly rebellion, you chose foolishness, / take up the cross, followed Christ with an irrevocable thought / and, with love, approached Him with virtues, / leaving the earthly, heavenly perceived thou, / blessed Maximus, our father, / pray Christ God / the city of Totma will be preserved unharmed / and our souls will be saved.
Kontakion of Righteous Maxim
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Following the divine voice, / you were jealous to instruct your flock / not with the wisdom of the word, but with the violence of a serene life, / with unceasing prayers and tear streams / washing the soul and body, / exhausting the flesh with air elements, / even after death, the Lord glorify the wonders of you, / yes with faith we call to you: / Rejoice, our God-wise Father Maximus.
Prayer to Righteous Maxim of Totem
O blessed and worthy servant of God, Maximus the righteous! Having received the grace of the Holy Spirit, you first served as the immaculate priesthood of the Most Holy Trinity, standing before the Throne of God and offering Bloodless Sacrifice for the people. When, to the Lord, with an extreme desire, you were obsessed with an extreme desire, you chose the foolish life of Christ for the sake of it, you rejected worldly charms, naked bodily, like purple, dressing, you endured the heat of the sun and great scum with love, labored in the city of Totma, and for this sake you inherited the Heavenly Hall in the villages of the righteous. But as if you had boldness towards Christ God, pour out warm prayers for us, O Holy One of God, that we may be delivered from every need and every evil that resists. Do not stop praying the Word, Christ our God, for the city and people, keep them intact from famine and ulcers, fire and sword, and from the invasion of adversaries. Send down from Heaven, O sacred head, blessed Maximus, upon us, diligently flowing to you and lovingly kissing your holy image, peace, grace and salvation to our souls, and we, with all the saints, will be the heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven, singing loudly to the Holy Trinity, Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.
