This day in Russian history - Today we celebrate the transfer to St. Petersburg of the relics of the Blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, the discovery of the relics of the Blessed Prince Daniil of Moscow and honor the memory of the Venerable Alexander of Svirskytranslated

Today, August 30 / September 12, the Holy Church celebrates the discovery of the holy relics of Moscow Prince Daniil Alexandrovich (1652) and celebrates the transfer, by order of the founder of the Russian Empire, Peter the Great, to the new capital of Russia - St. Petersburg, the holy relics of one of the most revered...