STYKHYRY BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN ILLINA'S BOOK: OBJECTS OF SYMBOLIZATION

The article examines the hymnographic monument of early Slavic literary Middle Ages - Stykhyry before Christmas, which are contained in Illina's Book. Jesus Christ is main object worship Christmas alphabet Stykhyry. Another symbolization scraper couple (Jesus and Virgin Mary). third event birth Liberator world. In these objects actively unfolding all three directions. At same time, each direction appears not homogeneous, but multifaceted. establishing complicity phenomenon, fall under symbolism at once, rather an exception than norm even "godly-virgin" hymnography, where Son God Mary usually celebrated together. Images Christ, sacred couple, Savior's mostly represented by figurative universals with a wide (blossoming scepter) or fixed (unburned bush, seedless fruit, door, etc.) range applications. And communion God, emphasis on special form interaction between incarnations Holy Trinity. This manifestation gracious all-conquering power divine energy that overcomes devilish realm sin liberates man.