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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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| + | Tsar Nicholas and his family are recognized by the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] as Holy Royal Maryrs. 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. | ||
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| + | Their Feast Day is July 4th. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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| + | [http://www.goarch.org Greek Orthodox Ardiocese of America] | ||
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Revision as of 04:09, March 19, 2007
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 Maryrs. 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.