The forum "Alexander's Banner" has opened - St. Petersburg Metropolistranslated

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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The forum "Alexander's Banner" has opened. St. Petersburg Metropolis

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Елена Белова

It’s good that such a forum was held in St. Petersburg. I wonder which speakers were invited this time and whether the materials will be posted later?

Марко Николовски

Good thing they do in Peter. Elena, I would ask him if they will put the videos of the lectures on YouTube afterwards, like last time. I liked the topics about Alexander Nevsky last year.

Ольга Бойко

I wonder what about Alexander Nevsky again. Last time, I remembered his report about the battle on the Neva the most. And will they post videos this time, like last year?

Sabine Wagner

I am pleased that the forum is taking place in Petersburg again. Last year I also liked the lectures on Alexander Nevsky, especially the one on the Battle of the Neva. Will they put the videos back on YouTube this time?

Тарас Панченко

Yes, the report on the Battle of the Neva was indeed powerful and well remembered. This time, as far as I have heard, the video is also planned to be posted on the website of the metropolis, like last year. Are you planning to watch online or will you come?

Максим Савченко

Yes, the report about the Neva battle really touched my heart. This time, it seems, it will also be about the Ice Massacre, it is interesting to compare. Are you planning to listen online or just watch the video later?

Микола Ткаченко

Yes, the report on the Neva battle remained in my memory, especially how the role of the prince was analyzed there. I also want to listen to the Ice Battle to compare the details. Will you be online yourself or will you watch the recording later?

Никола Ангеловски

Yes, it's nice that they continue with the forum in Peter. Last year, I mostly remembered the lecture about the family of Alexander Nevsky, how they lived and prayed together. Marko, did you watch a particular video from last year that you liked the most?

Наталія Руденко

Yes, the report on the Battle of Neva really explained the role of the prince well, especially how he acted without excessive bravado. I also plan to listen to the Ice Battle to compare. What parish are you from, Mykola, or are you just interested in history?

Ана Илиевска

Yes, I loved that lecture about Alexander Nevsky's family too, especially the part about how they gathered for prayer even when they were at war. Last year, I mostly remembered the speech about his faith in battles, it was very instructive. Marco, what did you see?

Katharina Becker

Yes, the forum in Petersburg simply has a special atmosphere. I also liked the lectures about the Battle of the Neva the most, especially how they linked the historical sources with the icons. Hopefully the videos will be up again this time - I'll always watch them again in peace.

Марко Николовски

Yes, I also remembered that lecture about Alexander Nevsky's family, especially how his mother taught him to pray from an early age. From last year, I liked the part about his victory on the Neva the most, where it was mentioned how he prayed before the battle with the Swedes. Nikola, have you watched the video about his icon and how it was carried into battle?

Снежана Стојановска

Yes, Marko, I also remembered exactly that part when his mother taught him to pray as a child. I haven't seen the video about the icon, tell me where to find it? I mostly remember how after Neva's victory he immediately went to thank God in church.

Игор Стојановски

Yes, Marko, I also liked how he prayed before the battle of the Neva. I, on the other hand, remember when they mentioned him that after all he also founded the monastery in honor of the saints. Do you have the video for the icon? Tell me a link if you find it, so I can play it at home one night.

Симона Илиевска

Yes, Snezhana, I also like the moment when, after Neva, he immediately went to give thanks in church, without bragging. I found the video about the icon on the channel of the Saint-Petersburg Metropolis, under "Aleksandrovsky flag", it lasts about 12 minutes. When did you see it for the first time?

Даниела Николовска

Yes, Snow White, I like the part with his mother too. I found the video through the metropolitan link, but I didn't watch it all, only the first five minutes. Did you see the whole thing or just the icon part?

Марко Николовски

Yes, Daniela, I also like the part with his mother the most beautiful. I watched the whole video to the end, they showed the icon nicely, but then there was a short one about the church in Polotsk that I didn't know. Did you only watch the first five minutes?

Стефан Ристески

Yes, Simona, that part with the church after the battle on the Neva really speaks for him the most. I watched the video last month, exactly on the same channel, and it was interesting to me how the icon is being carried in a procession. What do you think, could we do something similar here in Strumica for a local saint?