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There is a special place in the Crimean region of the Krasnodar Territory for believers who restores composure and gives strength .It is an Orthodox complex "Holy Hand", located in the mountain gorge near the village of Neberdzhaevskaya . There are six sources open, but only the two lower ones are equipped and popular - the sources of John the Baptist and healer Panteleimon . Near them are built Russian and Greek chapels, infrastructure complement the church shop, a dip for immersion, locker rooms and places for rest by the river . High cliffs are called in the people "Rock of Desires" - burning candles speak eloquently about how many people are hoping for the fulfillment of their cherished desires . The name of the complex is associated with a stone through which water, draining, left traces reminiscent of a refined woman's hand .

There is a special place in the Crimean region of the Krasnodar region for believing people that restores composure and gives strength. It is the Orthodox complex "Holy Hand."

It is believed that from the prayers of monks living in these mountains, the sources have acquired special sanctity and healing properties. In stories related to the source, many stories of miraculous healings, recoveries, and the rewards of motherhood have been preserved. Also surprising is the fact that the Orthodox complex practically did not suffer, being in the epicenter of the flood that struck Krymsk in 2012, the element avoided these places by the side.

In charge of St. George parish of the Russian Orthodox Church, the complex "Holy Pen" moved to 1999, and Patriarch Alexy visited here in 2005.

More about visiting sources

As a rule, pilgrims come here to collect some healing water. In addition, their goal is bathing in the sanctified font. For washing, it is important to observe several generally accepted rules, one of the main conditions - the presence of a cross, women should be dressed in a shirt or a modest sarafan. In the font you need to go down without haste, calmly, for the descent there is a ladder. Immersion in the font involves a triple immersion with the head, then you should cross yourself and read the prayer to yourself.

Before drinking water, it is recommended to dilute the water with drinking water in a proportion of 1: 2 and slightly warm up.

In the last days of August, crowded. The fact is that on August 27 and 28 the Orthodox celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, every year on these days the believers seek to visit the "Holy Hand" for common prayer.

The secular rest on the springs is also worthy of attention. For example, a great way to get rid of everyday fuss will be a picnic in the bosom of a virgin nature. From the springs you can climb to the mountains where you will see a lot of cozy, secluded and picturesque glades

Orthodox complex "Holy Hand"

Useful information

The complex is located near the village of Neberdzhaevskaya, between the Crimean and Novorossiysk. You can visit the sources as part of an organized group. Excursions are guided by guides, they complement the stories you saw about the history of healing springs.

Travelers who decide to get to the "Holy Hand" independently should go from Krymsk to the signpost, then - turn right. Note that Novorossiysk does not have such a pointer, so you need to focus on turning to the village of Neberdzhaevskaya. Having left the main road to the country road and having covered 15 km, you will reach the lower sources of the complex "Holy Pen". The remaining sources will be located slightly to the right, they are only 3-5 minutes away.