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Finally, to conclude the day, I propose to take a look at the spiritual centre of Montenegro, thanks to which these lands owe much of their liberation from the Turks.
This is the famous Cetinje Monastery, founded in the Middle Ages by Ivan Černojević, which has long served as the seat of the Metropolis of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Church. The modern complex is housed in Ivan's heavily rebuilt castle - where the monastery was moved after the Turkish devastation at the end of the XVII century.
This is the famous Cetinje Monastery, founded in the Middle Ages by Ivan Černojević, which has long served as the seat of the Metropolis of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Church. The modern complex is housed in Ivan's heavily rebuilt castle - where the monastery was moved after the Turkish devastation at the end of the XVII century.
The new cathedral of Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient Bulgarian capital, is also dedicated to the Nativity of the Theotokos. Built in an unusual mixture of Bulgarian Revival and Neo-Byzantine style, it is only slightly larger than the restored patriarchal church in the old fortress - the city's importance has declined over the centuries.
I think we should start with the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos in Ufa. Like many other post-Soviet cathedrals, it was originally just a parish church - even closed under the Communists.
In Ufa, however, instead of restoring the old cathedral, this small church, which was "temporarily fulfilling" its duties, was decided to be transformed - given the features of noble classicism and rebuilt to make it worthy of hosting a cathedra.
In Ufa, however, instead of restoring the old cathedral, this small church, which was "temporarily fulfilling" its duties, was decided to be transformed - given the features of noble classicism and rebuilt to make it worthy of hosting a cathedra.
Today, the Orthodox Church celebrates one of the most revered Twelve Great feasts - the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Announcing not only the imminent salvation, but also the birth of the sinless virgin, the eternal intercessor of Christians, it is no wonder that this holiday is especially loved by the people. As always, in honour of the holiday, I have prepared a selection of the most beautiful and interesting churches dedicated to it.
Your Nativity, O Virgin, has proclaimed joy to the whole universe! The Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, has shone from you, O Theotokos! By annulling the curse, He bestowed a blessing. By destroying death, He has granted us eternal Life.
Announcing not only the imminent salvation, but also the birth of the sinless virgin, the eternal intercessor of Christians, it is no wonder that this holiday is especially loved by the people. As always, in honour of the holiday, I have prepared a selection of the most beautiful and interesting churches dedicated to it.
Your Nativity, O Virgin, has proclaimed joy to the whole universe! The Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, has shone from you, O Theotokos! By annulling the curse, He bestowed a blessing. By destroying death, He has granted us eternal Life.
Russian life as it was and should be - Dostoevsky's house in Staraya Russa. It was lucky - the placement of the museum saved the building, but think of the thousands of other wooden mansions dying in right now.
Today the Russian Church remembered the first Reveal of the relics of Saint Joasaph of Belgorod, which took place in 1911 at the time of the saint's canonisation.
Coming from the Gorlenko family of Little Russia, he began his spiritual journey in Kiev, but with time returned to Slobozhanshchina, where he was noticed and eventually elevated to the abbot of the Holy Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius, before finally becoming Bishop of Belgorod.
Joasaph's hagiography once again reminds of the artificiality of post-Soviet borders and the great crime of breaking Ukraine away from Russia, aimed at destruction at all levels, not least spiritual.
In honour of the feast, I propose to look at a pre-revolutionary Neo-Russian tomb of Saint Joasaph, which was destroyed during the Soviet years.
Coming from the Gorlenko family of Little Russia, he began his spiritual journey in Kiev, but with time returned to Slobozhanshchina, where he was noticed and eventually elevated to the abbot of the Holy Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius, before finally becoming Bishop of Belgorod.
Joasaph's hagiography once again reminds of the artificiality of post-Soviet borders and the great crime of breaking Ukraine away from Russia, aimed at destruction at all levels, not least spiritual.
In honour of the feast, I propose to look at a pre-revolutionary Neo-Russian tomb of Saint Joasaph, which was destroyed during the Soviet years.