Saints of Novgorod and northern Russia in one manuscript from the collection of the national museum complex in Veliky Novgorod

The article reveals the contents of the Old Believers’ written monument dating back to the period between the early and the mid-XVIII century, found in the collection of the manuscripts and early printed books of the National Museum Complex in Veliky Novgorod. The miscellany contains troparia and kontakia to selected saints, most of whom are associated with the Novgorod land. Conclusions are made about the connection of this monument with the hagiological research of the Old Believers of the XVIII century, as well as with similar written works (The Book of Descriptions of Russian Saints) and icon paintings (Icon of the Novgorod Miracle Workers), which were popular among the Old Believers. At the same time, with the help of comparative analysis, the specific features of the monument are revealed that distinguish it from The Book of Descriptions of Russian Saints. Assumptions are made about a possible compiler of the miscellany, his confession, and the place where the monument was created. The introduction of this miscellany into research circulation makes it possible to supplement information about the systematic work of the Old Believers on collecting hagiological and hymnographic materials dedicated to Russian saints, primarily from the pre-Nikon period.