Volzhsky, Volgograd Province, Russia, May 23, 2024
Photo: kalach-eparx.ru
A new monument to Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II was unveiled over the weekend at the Kalach Diocesan Center of Orthodox Culture in the village of Zaplavnoe, Volgograd Province.
The grand opening of the monument took place on Saturday, May 18, the anniversary of the birthday of the martyred last emperor of Russia.
Photo: kalach-eparx.ru
The bust was blessed by Hieromonk Nikita (Sergeev) from the Church of St. Nicholas in Zaplavnoe, reports the Kalach Diocese.
The event took place thanks to the active participation of the national Alley of Russian Glory project, which seeks to perpetuate the memory of those who glorified their homeland and educate the younger generations about heroic traditions.
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