9 September 2022 in Chernihiv Historical Museum named after VV. Tarnovsky, a museum meeting was held for the anniversary of the canonization of St. Theodosius Uglytskyi, Archbishop of Chernihiv.
Feodosii Uglitsky moved to Chernihiv 1688 year, taking under his control the Holy Dormition Yeletsky Monastery. Since then, he has become the closest assistant of the Archbishop of Chernihiv Lazar Baranovich in the management of diocesan affairs.. 11 September 1692 year he was ordained archbishop. The saint proved to be a tireless helper of the elderly and weak Archbishop Lazarus.. Subsequently, while leading the Chernihiv Diocese, St. Theodosius showed himself to be experienced, a wise and just spiritual and administrative leader.
Saint Theodosius passed away 5 February 1696 year. He was buried in the Borysoglib Cathedral, where his relics are 200 years in a damp cave remained incorruptible. Soon after the death of Archbishop Theodosius, he began to be revered as a saint.
The canonization of St. Theodosius took place 9 September 1896 year. The significance of this event for Chernihiv and Chernihiv province is difficult to overestimate. Preparations for the celebration were carried out at the highest level, the city was preparing to receive guests. Many statesmen and public figures came to Chernihiv for canonization, many clergy and pilgrims. The festivities began 5 September and continued until 10 September.
The event was organized and held – researcher of the museum, candidate of theology Myroslav Mai-Boroda and head of the scientific and educational department Natalia Samokhina.
All of them, those who visited the museum could see the vestments of Feodosius Uglytsky - sakos of the end of the 17th century.
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