In Israel, there is a sacred tree that matters to all the inhabitants of the earth. According to legend, Abraham accepted God under him. This natural wonder is called the Mamvrian Oak. It grows in the city of Giron and, unfortunately, has almost withered. It is believed that under him the Holy Trinity first appeared to man . This tree is sacred and is written about it even in the Bible. Mamvrian oak was discovered by Kapustin, who at that time explored the area of Hebron. He based his research on biblical texts and stories from local people. When the man found the sacred tree, he decided to purchase the site on which it was located. This place has become attractive to many Russian pilgrims.
A monastery of the Holy Trinity was built near the oak tree. According to historical records, the tree is more than 5000 years old. Mamvrian oak in Hebron belongs to a rare Palestinian breed. Its leaves are very small, and it grows rather slowly. People measured the circumference of the tree - 7 meters. Previously, it was divided into three huge branches and was a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Currently, it is being restored and maintained as soon as possible in order to preserve the sacred symbol. Very close to the tree grows two more small, of the same breed, which again recreates the Trinity.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Mamvrian oak began to dry out. In addition, the pilgrims tried to pinch each and take with him a piece of it, which also negatively affected his life. In 1995, people saw the last green leaf on a tree.
There is a prediction that while the oak tree is alive, people will also live, with its death - the end of the world will come. Many inhabitants prayed at its foot for salvation, and thanks to prayers or nature, the tree sprouted. It is small, only 20 centimeters, but hope appeared in the hearts of people. And the most wonderful thing in this phenomenon is that the sprout also branches into three parts, thus again recalling the Holy Trinity.
Today, three Orthodox people live in Hebron: one priest and two nuns. At the gate stands a watchman who opens and closes them. He is a Muslim, and each time he offers visitors to buy postcards of the last century. They depict him in childhood, and behind him is a beautiful and flowering Mamvrian oak. It is believed that if you pray and ask the tree for help, it will certainly help, and any desire will come true. Tourists from all over the world come to look at the symbol of the Holy Trinity and capture it in their memory. Residents of the city hope that a small sprout will breathe life into a dried tree, and it will again delight the eyes of both tourists and Israeli citizens.
The Mamvrian oak tree, whose photo can be found mainly in black and white, is often depicted on icons and is considered a creation tree and even a tree of life or knowledge. The land around him is sacred and together symbolizes the Holy Trinity. Everyone wants to go there, regardless of his religious mood. Once upon a time, a service was held near the oak, and no one had the right to upset the quiet and calm atmosphere. The holy tree was worshiped in the morning, at lunch and in the evening, it was revered and even listened to his opinion.