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To be in this temple in Istanbul follows the first of any from months: this is when crowds of pilgrims rush to church One day, which is also called the Church of the Virgin Mary, the church Fulfillment of desires, by the Church of the Keys and finally by the Church of the Holy source.
There was an amazing dream before the construction of the church in Istanbul
In fact, the doors of the church are open on other days (every Tuesday and Thursday), so anyone can come here and calmly pray, receive a blessing from the priest, light a candle. However, whoever wants his innermost wish to be fulfilled, should be here on the first day, and best of all – on New Year’s. For some reason, it is then that the church undertakes to fulfill your desire, as states with a guarantee.
In general, an impressive lineup, which is twelve times a year can be observed in the Fatih area, suggests that the church Fulfillment of desires always and without fail fulfills its own mission.
Interestingly, for all its popularity, this church is known very few. Even the date when it was erected is unclear. Not are the debris scattered in the church garden of antique columns the remains of an ancient Byzantine temple that once stood here? .. (It should be noted that traces of antiquity in Istanbul can be seen everywhere – even in bazaars where surviving capitals are often used as benches for relaxation.) However, it is known that in the middle of the 18th century, the garden in which the church is located was bought a certain Greek.
His daughter, Maya, appeared in a dream the Blessed Virgin Mary and told that in the garden they have a healing spring, as well as explained in detail how to find him. The next morning the family went to the indicated place, where I found the source. Glorifying such a miracle God-loving hosts built in this place on their humble savings church in honor of the Virgin Mary.
By the way, the source is still in the basement of the church to this day. AND although the water from it is not too tasty, but still healing, and therefore, it is always a separate turn for her.
The keys to church icons and happiness at the same time
At what point did the church begin to be considered fulfilling wishes, too is unknown. However, in this relatively young temple there is a collection of very ancient, prayed icons. Almost all of them cover wooden salaries, and some are also under glass with small round windows so that the parishioners could kiss faces of saints.
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Wooden salaries are locked, and the keys to them are symbolic money can be bought at the entrance. Each key is one a wish. You can buy as many keys as you wish. They say that in the first days of the month in the church they sell up to 18 kilograms of keys (and 180 each in one kilogram).
However, the holy fathers do not need to replenish this magical resource – thanks to the “natural cycle” of keys. In accordance with local tradition, the used key should certainly be returned to its former place, when the cherished desire comes true. Also to people whose Dreams come true, you need to come to church and regale parishioners something delicious. Therefore, in the courtyard of someone always gives out sweets – sweets, pastries … Isn’t it, pleasant atmosphere?
It immediately seems like you will someday stand here and joyfully you will distribute baklava left and right. And wherein say to all doubters: “Yes, everything has come true for me! You too sure to come true! ”
Faith in this church is irrelevant
Why the Church of the Ever-Virgin is so popular with Christians to each. But why do Muslims come here in a multitude? It turns out that for this church there are no “friends” and “strangers”, this is only for us it is strange to see Christians and Muslims standing nearby.
In fact, the algorithm of actions is the same for everyone. At at the entrance you buy a key (you can have a whole bunch – depending on number of desires), then go around a few icons (even better – all), unlocking the key of their salaries. You need to do this with each of their copies.
It happens that the keys do not fit the locks, then you need to produce symbolic unlocking. The main thing is to convey your aspirations to the saints, looking from the icons.
In this case, of course, do not forget about prayer. Orthodox believers are baptized, applied forehead and lips to iconic salaries. Muslims turn prayers to Mariam, that is, the Virgin Mary. Catholics lighting candles, put palms on the boat and pray for a long time holy faces.
After all this, people line up for a blessing. IN there is no priest in the temple, here comes the Greek father from neighboring church. He asks everyone who comes up for his name, then blesses, at the same time it overshadows all the cross, over Christians reciting another prayer.
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Then you should go down to the holy spring in order to wash it wonderful water and drink it (you can take a little with you). That’s all – the ritual is complete. Now if you’re not local, come back home and wait for the fulfillment of desires. But after that don’t forget return to Istanbul and bring the keys back, otherwise happiness may turn your back on you.
Today, complicated relations between Russia and Turkey do not allow (at least make it difficult) for our compatriots to visit One day church, but hopefully this is not for long …
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