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ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKI
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ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKI
11/23/2023 8:00:00 AM
Name day of everyone named Alexander, Alexandra, Sasho, Sashka, Tsanko. The name derives from Old Greek, having the meaning of “protector of the men”.
The son of Grand Prince Yaroslav II of Vladimir, St. Alexander Nevski is a hero who defended Russia against the Swedes and the Germans. He is also an enigma, being the conciliatory to the Mongols. Born c. 1220, Alexander was elected Grand Prince of Novgorod in 1236. Married three years later, he defeated the Swedes at the confluence of the Ithara and Neva Rivers in 1240, and from this victory, he earned the name "Nevski." Two years later, he routed the Teutonic Knights, whom Pope Gregory IX had commissioned to christianize the Baltic.
Alexander was also victorious over the Lithuanians and the Finns. On the death of his father in 1246 Alexander and his brother, Andrew, struggled briefly for the throne. The Great Khan appointed Alexander - Prince of Kiev, and Andrew - Prince of Vladimir.
Alexander also became Prince of Vladimir in 1252, when he revealed his brother Andrew's plans for a revolt to the Mongols. Alexander continued to control Novgorod through his son, Vassily, and ended the election of princes in that city. In 1255, Alexander quelled a rebellion against Vassily, and in 1257, he put down a rebellion against the Mongols. His relationship with the Golden Horde is thought to have protected the Russian people from the usual ravages of Mongol occupation, and in 1262, at his request, the Mongols exempted Russians from their draft. Alexander died in 1263 in Gorodets.
Orthodox Christians mark Toma’s Sunday
5/12/2024 8:00:00 AM
Orthodox Christians mark Toma’s Sunday
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius Day
5/11/2024 10:00:00 AM
The first celebration of the Day of the Holy Brothers, St.Cyril and St.Methodius, was organized by the eminent Plovdiv figure Nayden Gerov in 1851, in the city of Pl...
May 9th - the Day of Europe
5/9/2024 7:00:00 AM
On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schumann presented his proposal on the creation of an organized Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations.
May 6th - Gergyovden (St Georgs Day)
5/6/2024 8:00:00 AM
The national feast Gergyovden (St Georgs Day), called by different versions of the namein the different parts of the country: Gergyuvden, Gyurgyovden,...
EASTER SUNDAY
5/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Name day of everyone named Velichko, Velichka, Velika, Veliana, Velina, Villi, Svetla.
Holy Saturday
5/4/2024 8:00:00 AM
It is also a time to remember family and the faithful who have died as we await the resurrection, or to honor the martyrs who have given their lives for the cause of Christ in the world.
The world Day of Free Journalism
5/3/2024 11:00:00 AM
The world Day of Free Journalism has been celebrating since 1992 on UNESCO initiative.
Good Friday (also Holy Friday)
5/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
The Holy Friday marks the respect of the entire Christian world to the crucified Jesus.
Today is Borisovden
5/2/2024 10:00:00 AM
May 2 is the traditional Church Holiday of Borisovden - everyone having the name of Boris and all the derivatives: Borislav, Borislava, Boryana celebrate their name day
Holy Thursday
5/2/2024 8:00:00 AM
Holy Thursday is the day when all women are supposed to color bright eggs for Easter family gathering.
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