St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Nice France, the largest Russian Orthodox church in Western Europe
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Visit St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral, the largest Russian Orthodox church in Western Europe.
Opened in 1912 by Tsar Nicholas II it is now owned by Russia as of 2010.
“The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas is virtually unanimously deemed one of the top attractions of Nice. Besides its tourist worth, it is also an edifice the uniqueness of which refers to the fact it is the largest Russian orthodox place of worship outside the administrative and political confines of Russia. On top of that, it is a national monument and a landmark of the architectural landscape of Nice.
The cathedral was built in the early 20th century (and consecrated in 1912) by order and with the support of Tsar Nicholas II, in view of servicing the constantly growing Russian community of Nice. The ornate exterior of this onion domed building is a clear mark of the Russian architectural style, the cathedral being easily distinguishable in Nice as an atypical structure.
The inside contains a vast collection of icons, decorative woodwork and items of huge historical value, in part moved from Russia to Nice during the troubled times of the Russian Civil War.”
“Maria Feodorovna was originally engaged to Nicolas Alexandrovitch (the young Tsarevich who died), but after his death, she married his brother, who became Alexander III. In 1896, the 49 year-old widow learned of plans to build a new Russian Orthodox Church in Nice, as the one on Longchamp had become too small for the growing community. She took the project to heart and her son, Tsar Nicholas II, paid for most of the church from his private funds.
This time, there were no restrictions to keep the Russians from building a church. Nice had become a part of France and embraced religious freedom, so the Russian community could have their Russian-style cathedral – bells and all. They wanted to represent Russia in her glory with an exuberant traditional design.
At first, they planned to raze the church on Longchamp and replace it with the new one. But the site was too small. Next they chose a site at the corner of rues Verdi and Berlios. Unfortunately, the soil there wasn’t suitable for such a large structure. So Maria asked her son, Tsar Nicholas II, to donate some of the land next to the Tsarevich chapel – it turned out to be the perfect spot.
The architect had designed a beautiful building for the previous site which had two large identical entrances to take advantage of access from the two streets. Even though the new location was not on a street corner, they liked the design and decided to keep it. This is why today you will see two entrances to the Cathedral, only one of which is used.
The first stone was laid in 1903 and it was finished in 1912. Today, it sits like a little jewel, in a green park on Avenue Nicolas II, just off Boulevard du Tzarewitch.
These three monuments, which are tied to the history of these Tsarinas, are still used and enjoyed by the Russian Orthodox community in Nice today. The Cathedral is also open to the public. Of course, it is still a place of worship so you must dress appropriately and be on your best behaviour.
Margo Lestz lives in Nice, France where she likes to bask in the sunshine, study the French language and blog as thecuriousrambler. Margo says “Life is never boring and I learn something new every day… and there are always surprises”.”
Russian Easter procession around St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York City. April 24, 2011.
Russian Easter Midnight procession at St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York City. April 24, 2011
P.S. First I saw this uplifting celebration when I was a kid in Russia and now i see it annually around US. I loved This whole festivity as always. Weather was perfect for this spiritual and proud procession.
We also brought home wonderful Easter Kulich and Byzantine Style Altar Wine.
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Recording and pictures from January, 1st 2017, after the sunday service.
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Easter ceremony
Morning bell ring in Samara, Russia
Anthem
The birds the sang
at the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
has passed away
or what is yet to be.
Ah the wars they will
be fought again
The holy dove
She will be caught again
bought and sold
and bought again
the dove is never free.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
We asked for signs
the signs were sent:
the birth betrayed
the marriage spent
Yeah the widowhood
of every government -
sign for all to see.
I can't run no more
with that lawless crowd
while the killers in high places
say their prayers out loud.
But they're summoned, they've summoned up
a thundercloud
and they're going to hear from me.
Ring the bells that still can ring...
You can add up the parts
but you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march,
there is no drum
Every heart, every heart
to love will come
but like a refugee.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
LEONARD COHEN
Russia Day, 2016, Samara, Fireworks
Russia Day, 2016, Samara, Fireworks
The miracle-Chudo (чудо-2009) English Subtitles.
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The miracle-Chudo (чудо-2009).A drama based on an alleged incident in 1956 Samara, where a young woman who danced with a religious icon was frozen into immobility.
Director: Aleksandr Proshkin
Writer:Yuri Arabov(screenplay)
Stars: Konstantin Khabenskiy, Vitaliy Kishchenko, Polina Kutepova |
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Testimonies to the Miracle
Nine accounts tell what people experienced or heard about the 1956 Miracle of St.Nicholas in Kuibyshev (now Samara).
It was well-known that Elder Seraphim of Glinsk Hermitage took the icon of St. Nicholas from the hands of Zoë (Zoya). Fr. Anatoly Litvinko, who asked Elder Seraphim about this, said: He bent his head humbly and from his silence I understood that yes, this did happen. He hid this out of humility, but also because the authorities could recapture him, since people would go to his church to venerate the miraculous icon. The authorities sought to transfer the icon to the altar area so the people would not gather.
Many believers from Samara knew Anna Ivanovna Fentotnova. She recalls: In those days I had gone twice to the house of Zoë. The house was surrounded by police. I asked an officer if it is true that Zoe was stiffened. He told me: 'You ask me just like my wife asks me. However I will not tell you anything. See for yourself.' Then he took off his hat and showed me that his hair turned white, which occurred overnight! 'Is this enough? Words are unnecessary.Besides,we have signed to not speak of this. If you only knew the fear I had looking at her.'
Recently the parish priest of the Church of Saint Sophia in Samara, Fr. Vitali Kalasnikov, said: My mother's aunt, Anna Pavlovna Kalasnikova, was a doctor in the ambulance of Kothimpasev. On that morning she came to find us, saying, 'You sleep while the city is on its feet.' Even though she had signed to not speak about the incident, she began to tell us that she saw Zoë look like a stone. She also saw the icon of Saint Nicholas in her hands. She also told us that no matter how many injections they made on her, every needle would break. All of us were astonished. A.P. Kalasnikova worked for many years in the ambulence. She died in 1996. I became a priest before her repose. Many who heard the narration that morning are still alive.
Valentina Nikolaevna from the city of Belgorod remembers: I had come to Fr. Seraphim. At night I stayed in the house of Mary Romanovna, where many Christians gathered. It was very hot and I could not sleep. After a little while two young people came out. We began a conversation. They were students of the Theological Seminary. I asked them about Zoë. When the miracle happened they were young. Because of this miracle they believed in Christ. Now they had Fr. Seraphim as a spiritual father and confessed that the elder was the one who took the icon from the hands of Zoe. After the service, Matushka Loutsina (later she became Nun) asked if I venerated the icon of Saint Nicholas. 'Yes,' I answered. 'Which icon exactly did you venerate?' she asked again. I showed her the large icon of St. Nicholas on the wall. 'Not that one' she told me. 'Venerate the one on the analogion; that is the icon Elder Seraphim took from the hands of Zoë. The Elder told me not to tell anyone.If it becomes known there is a danger they will recapture him.'
Alexandra Ivanovna remembers:It was the fifth week of the fast in 1982 when I arrived in Rakitin. At one point I dared to ask,'Elder,where is the icon of St. Nicholas you took from the hands of Zoë?' He fell into deep silence. He looked at me austerely. I don't know how it came to me to ask at that moment about the icon. In Kuibyshev my relatives lived on the same street as Zoë. I was 14 years old. At night they would shut their lights so people would not gather. The screams of Zoë frightened everybody. My relatives who were eye witnesses from that time began to believe and attend church. This miracle remained deeply etched in my mind. At that moment, when the Elder was looking at me, the phrase 'woe is me' passed through my mind. The Elder then said, 'The icon is in the church on the analogion. There were times when they wanted to completely remove it from the church.' This confirmed that he took the icon from the hands of Zoë. Two weeks later the Elder reposed.
Claudia Petrounenko from St. Petersburg and spiritual daughter of Metropolitan Nicholas Giarousevich, said the following:I asked the bishop if he went to Kuibyshev and if he saw Zoë.
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The bells of the Saviour Monastery of St Euthymius, Suzdal, Russia.
This is a long video of bell ringing. That's it. I debated for a while about uploading this (and I wondered many times while recording it on a 4k, data hungry camera...when is this going to end? The file ended up at 4.7GB!).
In the end, I decided that some people might appreciate it, and if it encourages anyone to make the effort of going to Suzdal in Russia, then it was worthwhile.
The bells themselves ring/chime every hour during opening times in the Cathedral Bell Tower (the red brick building to the right) linked to the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, the Saviour Monastery of St Euthymius, Suzdal, Russia.
Suzdal is one town in the so called Golden Ring of Russia and I would not be shot down for saying Suzdal is the diamond of this series of towns at the heart of the Russian Orthodox Church.
I made the mistake of under estimating how good Suzdal is. I downgraded a planned two day trip to Suzdal/Vladimir into a day trip from Moscow. I therefore missed sooo much. Organising a trip to Russia/Moscow is quite a challenge but it really is worth it. And don't make my mistake, plan a two day trip to Suzdal (there are a small number of hotels there bookable online). As I say in another video, it really is a pain to get to (if you do it independently) but it really is a beautiful place.
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Pascha 2013- All Saints of Russia Church, Denver, Co
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Russian patriarch blesses Harvard bells returned to monastery
SHOTLIST
1. Wide shot of St Danilov Monastery, worshippers walking towards it, AUDIO: bells
2. Mid shot Alexy II, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev passing through yard to monastery (they are both at front of group, dressed in black)
3. Mid shot of priest filming ceremony
4. Wide shot exterior of consecration service, priests
5. Mid shot of Medvedev and other worshippers crossing themselves
6. Wide shot of the outdoor ceremony
7. Rear shot Patriarch blessing bells
8. Spectators
9. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Alexy II, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church
From now on here in the Danilov monastery we will always pray to God for all those people whose efforts assisted in creating these bells, which have been saved and preserved and now returned to Russia.
10. Rear shot Patriarch and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ringing big bell
11. Pan from bells to monk ringing it
12. Patriarch and Medvedev embracing
13. Pan from big bell to monk ringing it
14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joseph Bradley, historian, great grandson of Charles R. Crane:
It is a wonderful opportunity to see the bells come back to Russia from such a long time away from Russia. I think it is a real sign of cultural renewal in Russia.
15. St Danilov Monastery bell tower
16. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Vox Pop, Nikolai, Orthodox Christian:
I think that it would be better if America would reach out to Russia, as Russia is doing (to the US). But I see that it is only from one side - Russia is more (positive) to America, but they (US) are not... I do not say that all of them are doing so, but as for them...
17. Worshippers crossing themselves
18. Various of worshippers kissing bells
STORYLINE:
On Friday, the head of Russia's Orthodox church blessed the return of a series of massive bells that had hung for decades at Harvard University in the United States.
Alexy II, Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, spoke at a ceremony at Moscow's St Danilov Monastery, where the bells were taken in the late 1920s amid Bolshevik purges that saw thousands of monks executed and churches destroyed.
From now on here in the Danilov monastery we will always pray to God for all those people whose efforts assisted in creating these bells, which have been saved and preserved and now returned to Russia, Alexy said.
American industrialist Charles R. Crane bought the 18 brass bells from the Soviet government in 1930 to save them from being melted down.
They ended up at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The first bell was returned to Moscow last September and the other 17 on Friday.
Charles R. Crane's great grandson Joseph Bradley was there to witness the blessing, and said it was wonderful to see the bells come back to Russia from such a long time away from Russia.
I think it is a real sign of cultural renewal in Russia, he added.
Harvard was to receive replica bells cast in Russia and blessed by the Russian patriarch, in exchange for returning the original ones.
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1994 Orthodox Bishops Conference - Part 1 of 4
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Easter Sunday Vespers at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Yonkers NY
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