Czar Nicholas II of Russia

Template:Stub The last and final Czar of Russia before being forced to abdicate to the communist party. He is now recognized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church. He continued the attempt to industrialize Russia. His regime built the Trans-Siberian Railroad.

Tsar Nicholas and his family are recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church as Holy Royal Martyrs. Also commemorated are those who faithfully served them: General Elias Tatishchev; Prince Basil Dolgorukov; the physician Eugene Dotkin; the lady-in-waiting Countess Anastasia Hendrikova; the serving-maid Anna Demidova; the cook John Kharitonov; and the sailors Clement Nagorny and John Sednev.

Their Feast Day is July 4th.

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Greek Orthodox Ardiocese of America