Heavenly Patron of Kolomna St. Philaret

The author’s tour was presented to the competition of guides dedicated to the 840th anniversary of Kolomna. Walking tour “Heavenly patron of Kolomna Saint Philaret” introduces Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna Philaret (in the world Vasily Drozdov), a native of Kolomna. He is an outstanding figure of the nineteenth century. He was the first in Russia to translate the Bible into Russian, wrote the latest edition of the Manifesto on the abolition of serfdom in Russia, did much for the development of theological educational institutions.

The tour takes place on the territory of the Kolomna Kremlin. You will get acquainted with the history of St. Philaret Street and learn where he studied in his childhood and what he did for Kolomna as Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna. On the example of his life, you will learn what the clergy of the century before last represented. You will hear a story about the history of temples associated with the Drozdov family. You will also see the monasteries where the saint visited.

In one of the churches of the Cathedral Square of the Kremlin you will go to venerate the ark with the relics of St. Philaret.

Walking tour “Heavenly patron of Kolomna Saint Philaret” introduces Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow and Kolomna (in the world Vasily Drozdov), an outstanding personality of the XIX century. He was the first in Russia to translate the Bible into Russian. You will walk through the iconic places of the Kolomna Kremlin, as well as learn the history of St. Philaret Street.