Стяжавшая любовь. Том III

On that day, nature took on an unusual, festive appearance. The earth, the trees, Matushka' cell, the ravine, the forest — everything was covered in white rime-frost. Matushka lay looking young, her face unwrinkled, and there was a smile on her white face. On the day of her funeral, the sky was blue, there was no breeze, all was quiet, and there was an otherworldly peace, a sense that the Kingdom of Heaven was present. The funeral was served on November 1, 1988 with all due solemnity by the clergy of the

Holy Ascension St. Florus Monastery, with a great crowd of people in attendance. Matushka Alipiya was interred in the St. Florus Monastery section of the Lesno Cemetery of the city of Kiev.

Since that time, the people's love for the Eldress has continued unabated. In keeping with her blessing, people continue to come to her with their burdens, and then to leave with a sense of relief. News of the miracles that had begun to occur at the blessed one's grave became more and more wide-spread among the people, and soon a steady and endless stream of people began to flow to their intercessor. From morning until late in the night, there were people at her tomb, and on the 30th of each month, there were so many that in order to venerate her memorial Cross, one had to stand in line for several hours.

With the blessing of Metropolitan Vladimir (Sabodan) of Kiev, the relics of Nun Alipiya (Avdeyeva) were uncovered by clergy of the Holy Protection «Goloseyev Hermitage» Monastery early in the morning on May 18, 2006, and were taken in solemn procession to the monastery, whose restoration the blessed one had foretold.

As the Eldress had said, on the site of her house, a chapel with five cupolas was erected. Initially, Matushka's holy relics were set out for veneration in the great Church of the Life – giving Spring. Later, they were transferred to the crypt below the church, and installed in a marble sarcophagus. The traditions established at Matushka's grave in the Lesno Cemetery continue to be observed at the monastery. On the 30th of each month, on the anniversary of Matushka's death, on her birthday — March 16, and on the day of the uncovering of her relics — May 18, festivities take place, a meal is prepared for the people, many Panikhidas are served, people come from all of the countries of the CIS, and from the Near and Far Abroad. Over 50,000 people gathered together for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Eldress' repose.