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), archpriest, poet.

At the age of thirteen he ran away from home. First he ended up in an orphanage, then in a vocational boarding school for orphans in Tallinn, which he graduated in 2018 and then entered the Leningrad Industrial College.

After graduating from college, he served in the army, worked in his specialty, but his soul ached: “It’s not the same, it’s not the same.” Since childhood, Victor fell in love with the theater, and then he finally realized: he wants to become an actor.

He studied at a circus studio in Moscow and worked as an entertainer in the Northern Fleet ensemble. Graduated in the year theater studio at the Yaroslavl Drama Theater named after. F.G. Volkova. He worked as an actor in the provinces, was an extra at the Leningrad State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. CM. Kirov. Since the year - actor of Leningradsky academic theater dramas named after A.S. Pushkin, then - Leningrad State Academic drama theater them. V.F. Komissarzhevskaya. In the year he entered the Leningrad Institute of Culture named after. N.K. Krupskaya, who graduated in the same year with a degree in directing. This year he graduated from the Higher Directing Courses at GITIS (Moscow). He worked as a director in Maykop, and then at Leningrad Television. And again - the understanding that the cause he serves is not to his liking.

He began his ecclesiastical path as a church guard at the Leningrad Theological Schools, where he later received his theological education (by the decision of the rector of the Theological Schools, Archbishop Kirill (Gundyaev), he was immediately enrolled in the third year of the Leningrad Theological Seminary).

Proceedings

• “While the soul is still alive” (2001),
• “By God, come!” (2003),
• "I Will Sing You" (2004),
• “Once again about love” (2007).

• “If a child in an Orthodox family gets sick (advice from a priest),”
• “Television, children and the Orthodox family”,
• “What should the bride and groom be like (about premarital relations)”,
• “On Orthodox education and books”,
• "Child in an Orthodox family"
• "How to spend Sundays and holidays"
• “Orthodox education of boys adolescence(priest's advice)",
• "Orthodox education of girls of transitional age."

In 2000, an audio cassette of Fr. Viktor Grozovsky “Rhymed Sermons”.

Poems about. Viktor Grozovsky was often heard on the waves of the diocesan radio "Grad Petrov" and on the air of "Orthodox Radio of St. Petersburg", his articles and interviews appeared in the media.

Awards

Church:

• Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh, III degree (2004, on the 70th anniversary of his birth for diligent service to the Russian Orthodox Church)

Secular:

• gold Pushkin medal "For the preservation of traditions in Russian literature"

Literature

• Lyudmila Ilyunina. Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky

Used materials

• Biography on the website of the Russian Interregional Union of Writers

“Dad always said: “Strive for God.” His words, so eloquent, will forever remain in memory. For us, as well as for his spiritual children, he was a support, hope, a stronghold of faith. Such a person cannot die. His words are in our memory, his thoughts are in our hearts, his crying and pain are our crying and our pain for the soul, for our immortal souls.

IN Lately dad wrote a lot. Now, having picked up a book of his poems, I understood why he wrote so much before his death. He wrote for us, his family and his spiritual children.

Dad loved us all very much. Sometimes, looking at us, he was adamant in his words. We could not always understand the depth of his love. He did not know how and could not show us everything that he felt. But his poems are permeated with this love. They contain all the thoughts of his weary soul. They contain pain for us and consolation, they contain his hope for the help of the Lord.

He always wanted all his sons to follow his example of loving the Lord. He dreamed that his children would choose for themselves the path of serving God, like himself.

Glory to you, Lord, that you love us so much and have sent us such love and such a strong prayer book in the person of the Pope!”

From the funeral speech of the eldest daughter
Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky Lyubov

On December 30, 2007, the famous St. Petersburg priest, cleric of the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky, died.

Viktor Iosifovich Grozovsky was born on February 27, 1934 in Leningrad. He studied at an industrial technical school, then at a circus studio, wrote poetry, worked as an actor at the Alexandrinsky Theater and the Komissarzhevskaya Theater, and as a director at Leningrad Television. Father Victor began his ecclesiastical path as a church guard at the Leningrad Theological Schools, where he later received his theological education. By the decision of the rector of the Theological Schools, Archbishop of Vyborg Kirill (Gundyaev), he was immediately enrolled in the third grade of the seminary. On May 18, 1980 he was ordained a deacon and served in churches St. Seraphim Sarovsky at the Seraphim cemetery, Spaso-Pargolovsky and Smolensk icons Mother of God at the Smolensk cemetery.

In 1985 he graduated from the Theological Academy, and on January 6, 1986, in the St. Nicholas Cathedral, he was ordained a presbyter by the vicar of the Leningrad diocese, Archbishop Meliton (Soloviev) of Tikhvin, and appointed to the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, where he served from January 1986 to September 1987. Then, until 1999, he served in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, and from 1999 until the end of his days - again in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral.

In 2004, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky was awarded for his diligent service to the Russian Orthodox Church His Holiness Patriarch Moscow and All Rus' Alexy II Order St. Sergius Radonezhsky III degree.

Already a clergyman, Father Victor continued to write poetry and published three collections of poetry. The father of nine children, Archpriest Victor, together with his mother Zinaida, was an example family life for many St. Petersburg residents.

The funeral service for Father Victor took place on January 2, 2008 in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral. The funeral service was led by the vicar of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Archimandrite Nazariy, who was co-served by the rector of the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, Archpriest Vladimir Sorokin and numerous clergy of the St. Petersburg diocese, with a gathering of many parishioners, spiritual children and those who knew and revered Father Victor, his pastoral and poetic talent . Father Victor was buried at the Smolensk cemetery.

May God rest the soul of Your deceased servant Archpriest Victor!

• Priest, spiritual writer, poet, actor and director. Archpriest.
• Graduated from the Leningrad Industrial College. Then he served in the army and worked in his specialty. He graduated from the circus studio in Moscow, the theater studio at the Yaroslavl Drama Theater named after F.G. Volkova (1960). He worked as an actor in provincial theaters, as an extra at the Leningrad Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after S.M. Kirov. Since 1962 - actor at the Leningrad Academic Drama Theater named after A.S. Pushkin, then - the Leningrad Academic Drama Theater named after V.F. Komissarzhevskaya. Graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Culture named after N.K. Krupskaya (1971), Higher directing courses at GITIS in Moscow (1975). He worked as a director in Maykop, then at Leningrad Television. He played the role of Detective in the film-play “The Big Cat's Tale” (1965).
• Graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary (1980) and the Leningrad Theological Academy (1985). In 1980 he was ordained to the rank of deacon. He served in the churches of St. Seraphim of Sarov at the Seraphim cemetery, Spaso-Pargolovskoe, and the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God at the Smolensk cemetery. In 1987 he was ordained a priest. He served in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral (1987 and since 1999), in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra (1987-1999).
• Author of brochures with religious and moral content: “How to spend Sundays and holidays” (2005), “If a child in an Orthodox family gets sick (advice from a priest)” (2006 and 2011), “Television, children and the Orthodox family” (2006), “ A Child in an Orthodox Family" (2007), "On Orthodox Education and Books" (2009), etc. In 2009, a book of his sermons, "The Shepherd's Word: Selections", was published. Published four collections of poems: “While the soul is still alive” (2001), “By God, come!” (2003), “I will sing You” (2004), “Once again about love” (2007). In 2000, an audio cassette with his spiritual poetry “Rhymed Sermons” was released.
• Died on December 30, 2007 in Moscow. He was buried at the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery.

On Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the age of 74, the famous St. Petersburg clergyman, Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky, died of heart disease. Yesterday, January 2, on the eve of the Nativity of Christ and the day of remembrance of the All-Russian Father St. righteous John Kronstadt, the funeral service and burial of Father Victor were performed. The memorial service, held in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, the last place of service of the late priest, was led by the abbot of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Archimandrite Nazariy (Lavrinenko), who was co-served by numerous clergy of the St. Petersburg diocese. Father Victor was buried at the Smolensk cemetery.

Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky was born on February 27, 1934 in Leningrad. When the boy was 2 years old, his father was repressed. As a child I had to learn what a settlement was, then an orphanage. Victor studied at an industrial technical school, in a circus studio, graduated from the Higher Directing Courses, and was an actor Alexandrinsky Theater and theater named after. Komissarzhevskaya, worked as a director at Leningrad Television.

Then the time came to choose between the stage and the faith of Christ. Baptized in childhood, future priest in mature age became a church member. But in those years it was not safe. For the baptism of Viktor Grozovsky's first daughter, he was fired from television - the forefront of the ideological front. It must be said that sharp turn life could hardly have been accomplished without the support of a faithful companion - mother Zinaida Nikolaevna, a begged wife, with whom Fr. Victor gave birth to nine beautiful children.

Working as a church watchman at the Leningrad Theological Academy, the future Fr. Victor simultaneously received theological education (by the decision of the then rector of the Theological Schools, now Metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad Kirill (Gundyaev), he was immediately enrolled in the third seminary course). On January 6, 1987, Archbishop Meliton (Soloviev) in the St. Nicholas Cathedral of the Epiphany V.I. Grozovsky was ordained to the rank of priest. From January to September 1987, Father Victor served in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, then until 1999 - in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, and from 1999 until his death - again in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral.

Many St. Petersburg residents knew this talented preacher well, a true shepherd of Christ, who dedicated his many talents to the Lord. Father Victor had the gift of expressing clearly and simply difficult questions Orthodox doctrine, showed, in the main, decisiveness and uncompromisingness, and at the same time possessed cordiality, the gift of empathy, for which he was loved by his flock.

The priest put his sermons in poetic form. They often sounded on the waves of the diocesan radio “Grad Petrov” and on the air of “Orthodox Radio of St. Petersburg”. Several poetry collections of poems by Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky have been published.

The true small church is Friendly family priests, which will be confirmed by everyone who has been to the hospitable house of the Grozovskys. A tree is known by its fruits. Suffice it to say that the three eldest sons of Father Victor chose the priestly ministry.

The ninth day of the death of Fr. Victor's Day falls on the feast of the Nativity of Christ. The editors of the Russian Line expresses sincere condolences to Mother Zinaida Nikolaevna Grozovskaya and the entire family, clergy and parishioners of the Prince Vladimir Cathedral.
Rest in peace, Lord, the soul of Your departed servant, the newly departed Archpriest Victor, and create for him eternal memory.
Marina Mikhailova, Russian line

On Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the age of 74, the famous St. Petersburg clergyman, Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky, died of heart disease. Yesterday, January 2, on the eve of the Nativity of Christ and the day of remembrance of the All-Russian Father St. Righteous John of Kronstadt, the funeral service and burial of Father Victor was performed. The memorial service, held in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, the last place of service of the late priest, was led by the abbot of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Archimandrite Nazariy (Lavrinenko), who was co-served by numerous clergy of the St. Petersburg diocese. Father Victor was buried at the Smolensk cemetery.

Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky was born on February 27, 1934 in Leningrad. When the boy was 2 years old, his father was repressed. As a child, I had to learn what a settlement was, then an orphanage... Victor studied at an industrial technical school, in a circus studio, graduated from the Higher Directing Courses, was an actor at the Alexandrinsky Theater and the Komissarzhevskaya Theater, worked as a director at Leningrad Television.

Then the time came to choose between the stage and the faith of Christ. Baptized in childhood, the future priest became a church member in adulthood. But in those years it was not safe. For the baptism of Viktor Grozovsky's first daughter, he was fired from television - the forefront of the ideological front. It must be said that a sharp turn in life could hardly have taken place without the support of a faithful companion - mother Zinaida Nikolaevna, a begged wife, with whom Father Victor had nine beautiful children.

While working as a church watchman at the Leningrad Theological Academy, the future Father Victor simultaneously received theological education (by the decision of the then rector of the Theological Schools, now Metropolitan Kirill (Gundyaev) of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, he was immediately enrolled in the third seminary course). On January 6, 1987, Archbishop Meliton (Soloviev) in the St. Nicholas Cathedral of the Epiphany V.I. Grozovsky was ordained to the rank of priest. From January to September 1987, Father Victor served in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, then until 1999 - in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, and from 1999 until his death - again in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral.

Many St. Petersburg residents knew this talented preacher well, a true shepherd of Christ, who dedicated his many talents to the Lord. Father Victor had the gift of clearly and simply presenting complex issues of Orthodox doctrine; he showed, in the main, decisiveness and uncompromisingness, and at the same time he had warmth and the gift of empathy, for which he was loved by his flock.

The priest put his sermons in poetic form. They often sounded on the waves of the diocesan radio "Grad Petrov" and on the air of "Orthodox Radio of St. Petersburg." Several poetry collections of poems by Archpriest Viktor Grozovsky have been published.

A true small church is the priest’s friendly family, as anyone who has visited the hospitable Grozovsky home will confirm. A tree is known by its fruits. Suffice it to say that the three eldest sons of Father Victor chose the priestly ministry.

The ninth day of Father Victor’s death falls on the feast of the Nativity of Christ. The editors express sincere condolences to Mother Zinaida Nikolaevna Grozovskaya and the entire family, clergy and parishioners of the Prince Vladimir Cathedral.
Rest in peace, Lord, the soul of Your departed servant, the newly departed Archpriest Victor, and create for him eternal memory.
Marina Mikhailova,