Linguistic features of the narrative about the Vydropus Icon of the Mother of God

The second half of the last century is characterized by an increased interest in literature Ancient and Medieval Russia. Since 40s, a large number fundamental studies dedicated to various works before time Peter Great have appeared. This attention was accompanied more thorough study Church Slavonic language itself: its spelling, morphology and, course, vocabulary, as evidenced work begun 70s on compiling dictionary Russian 11–17th centuries. But, unfortunately, many literary monuments still remain unaddressed scientists. article will provide brief overview linguistic features hagiographic end 16th – story Vydropus Icon Mother God. First all, note stylistic that author narrative drew on, morphological syntactic specific features. All these be compared with changes taking place at time. At same time, hymnographic texts are singled out sources, from which authors often meaningful material. such issues allows us present detailed picture prevailing trends it during selected period. obtains particular significance case monument question understudied, because this makes possible introduce new information into scientific circulation.