September 18 is the day of memory of Athanasius of Brest: what is known about the fate of his relicstranslated

On September 18, the Church commemorates the Venerable Martyr Athanasius of Brest, one of the revered Belarusian saints. His life came at a difficult time for believers, when after the conclusion of the Union of Brest, Orthodox Christians were subjected to oppression. Saint Athanasius became one of those who openly defended the right of the Orthodox to preserve their faith. The story of the Monk Saint Athanasius has a dramatic page that still raises questions. After the martyrdom of the saint, his incorruptible mo...
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