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Today we also celebrate the Right Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky. Saint Alexander was the Prince of Novgorod, Grand Prince of Kiev, and Grand Prince of Vladimir. He enjoyed military victories over Sweden and Germany, earning the reputation of a hero. He was posthumously beatified as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547. Nevsky, who was a grandson of Vsevolod III Yuryevich, was elected the Prince of Novgorod in 1236. Three years after becoming the prince, he married Paraskeviya, a daughter of the Prince of Polatsk. As a ruler, he continued to restore Russia by promulgating laws and building fortifications. He also changed the constitutional base of ruling in Novgorod to implement institutional sovereignty. Due to his bonding with Sartaq Khan, the son of Mongol ruler Batu Khan, Nevsky was proclaimed the Grand Prince of Vladimir in 1252. The prince died in 1263, at the age of 42. Shortly before his death, he had taken monastic vows and received the religious name of Alexis. May he intercede for us always + #saint #alexander #nevsky #russia #prince #novgorod #alexandernevsky #russiankorthkdox #saintoftheday #orthodox (at Suzdal, Russia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRy2V0Lx_g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The featured 18th-century Russian icon was created by an anonymous icon painter in Moscow. It depicts four famous saints, each bearing a profound significance to Orthodox Christianity. From left to right, the icon features St. Pachomius, St. Alexander Nevsky, St. Dmitry of Moscow, and St. Mary Magdalene. All of the saints are depicted against a gilded background, with Christ blessing them from Heaven. A metal oklad with a floral motif is an essential part of the icon, as it enhances the overall design of the piece.

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral ( Sofia / Bulgaria ) 

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Тыгыдык с: . . . #SPB #saintpetersburg #alexandernevsky #александрневский

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#cathedral #russianchurch #alexandernevsky #interior #architecture #russianrevival #russianorthodoxcathedral #tallinn #estonia #labantravel (at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn)

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Andrey II of Vladimir Defeated and Forced into Exile

On July 24, 1252, Andrey II of Vladimir suffered a decisive defeat in a battle near Pereslavl-Zalessky, ending his struggle for control of the Vladimir throne. His rival, Alexander Nevsky, gained the upper hand, forcing Andrey to abandon his lands and seek refuge.

After his defeat, Andrey fled through Novgorod and eventually escaped to Sweden. His exile marked the end of his reign as Grand Prince of Vladimir and strengthened Alexander Nevsky’s position as one of the most influential rulers of northeastern Rus’.

The events of 1252 reflected the turbulent politics of medieval Rus’, where rival princes competed for power under the shadow of Mongol domination. Andrey’s downfall opened a new chapter in the rise of Alexander Nevsky and the future development of the Russian principalities.

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𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥 ⛪️ Located in the heart of Sofia, 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘬𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘴𝘬𝘪 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘭 is the most important orthodox church in Bulgaria. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The emblimatic cathedral was built between 1882 and 1912 in memory of the 200,000 Russian soldiers who died fighting for Bulgaria’s independence during the Russian-Turkish War (1877–1878).⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The massive structure with the unique exterior colours and the the sacred mystical atmosphere prevailing in the interior, reasonably attracts the interest of the tourists.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ If you plan to travel to Sofia, you should have a stop at Aleksander Nevski Cathedral and experience the contrast between the cathedral's enormous size and that of the human existence.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ What are your thoughts about Aleksander Nevski Cathedral?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ www.yemenaris.com⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ——————————————————⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ . #sofia #bulgaria #visitsofia #alexandernevsky #alexandernevskycathedral #travelblogging #travellife #travelpic #travelphoto #traveldiary #travelworld #travelislife #travelaroundtheworld #travelworld #traveldestination #travelandlife #travelers #travel #travelwithme #travelblogging #bulgariatourism #bulgariaofficial #bulgariatravel #lonelytravel #culturetrip #trip #afarmedia #matadornetwork #travelingram #tripadvisor (at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRW2lZFsjK1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Its Golden Dome

The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral maybe the most iconic, historical and important landmark of the Sofia, Bulgaria. This Neo-Byzantine style built cathedral should be in your must-see list if you ever visit Sofia. Today, this cathedral serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral also in the world 50th biggest cathedral list. This unique building can hold more than 5000 people at once. It is also one of the largest Orthodox Cathedral in southern Europe. Alexander Pomerantseev was the architect of the building. Lenght of the cathedral is about 74 meters and 53 meters of height. Construction of The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral  It takes a long time to build the cathedral. At first, construction of the cathedral planned in 1879 but the first foundation stone laid down in 1882. Besides, most of the construction work done between 1904 and 1912. Alexander Nevsky was a Russian prince and the cathedral built in honour of the Russian soldiers who gave their lives during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. As you know, after this war Bulgaria liberated from the Ottoman Empire. The most important thing about the constructions of the cathedral is its dome. Cathedral has a gold-plated dome with a 45-meter height. You will also see lots of things with gold-details. When you enter the cathedral you will see marble and lighting figures around. All of them were created in Munich. Read the full article