A small village of Talezh, located near the town of Chekhov near Moscow, is known far beyond Moscow and the Moscow region. Here, in the courtyard of David's Desert, there is a temple in the name of the Monk David Serpukhovsky, a belfry, a spring with holy water, male and female fonts. Believers believe that water from the holy spring in Talez is curative, especially beneficial for its affected eyes and digestive organs.

The first mention of Talez dates back to 1328. It is worth noting that this place is associated with many famous people. In the 18th century, Talezh at the behest of Catherine II passed into the possession of Count Vladimir Orlov, who after a while built here the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin. Interestingly, Vladimir Grigorievich took an active part in the construction and later supplied the church with everything necessary.

With light The hands of Catherine II near the village of Talizh began to be called Nerastannoe. Once the empress returned from the Crimea and stopped to spend the night in Talezha. When she left, she said: "It is impossible to part with these places." After this story, the neighborhood was renamed.

After the revolution, the situation in Talez was not the best, but services in the church were still carried out until 1939. Divine services were resumed only in 2011. Today Thalezh attracts a huge number of tourists and pilgrims. Of course, most people come here exclusively for the sake of a holy spring. But if you do not have such a goal, you can just walk, it's very beautiful and, importantly, everything is equipped for a pleasant pastime.

The spring has the historical name Venitsa . Most likely, the word originated from the Old Slavic " wreath "- wedding, wedding . In addition, September was called otherwise -" crown "- that is, the time when harvesting is over and weddings are beginning . It is interesting that mysterious stories and details are associated with the spring . Many people , who visited Talezh, claim to have seen a source of lights . According to them, the lights are of different sizes - from very small to 5-7 cm and different colors . You can see them at any time of the year, but only in the place where all the seven springs that feed the river Smorodinka . Of course, skeptical atheists do not believe this . But nevertheless the legend about flying lights appeared in ancient times .

Practical information

Get to Tal Hedgehog can be used by public transport and by car. From Moscow, you can take the train from the Kursk railway station to the station Chekhov. Then by bus or minibus No. 25 to the stop "Talezh". By car you need to go along the M2 "Crimea", then turn left for 72 km. Further 11 km through Melekhovo directly to the pointer "Talezh". Keep in mind that there are always a lot of visitors in Talege and there are parking problems

The source territory is open from 8 to 21 hours every day except Monday

Belfry, Talezh

Painting, Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, Talezh

Sacred Source of the Monk David, Talezh

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, Talezh

Talezh