Hieromonk Constantin (Simon)
We are happy to present this interview which unveils the history of Orthodoxy in Ukraine, and the role the Vatican and the Uniates have played.
Daria Strizhova
The expression “sacred murder” is just not only in relation to the Sovereign Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich, but first of all to Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, who in fact was the main contender for the Russian throne.
Archpriest Vladislav Tsypin
Pravoslavie.ru published a fragment from the relatively new book of Church historian and canonist Archpriest Vladislav Tsypin “History of Pre-Christian and Christian Europe”.
According to chronicle sources, the monumental Church of Sts. Boris and Gleb was built on the site of the oldest wooden Church of St. Sophia from 1167 to 1173. It was built at the expense of a rich Novgorod merchant. In the 17th century, the church fell into disrepair and collapsed.
“Based on numerous examinations, the investigation has concluded that the remains belong to Nicholas II, his family, and their entourage,” the senior investigator said. “Nevertheless, we continue to collect materials and conduct further forensic examinations which we deem necessary in order to eliminate the slightest doubt. At the end of all examinations, their results will be evaluated in aggregate,” Molodtsova added.