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The approaching significant holiday for the Russians is the seventieth anniversary from Victory Day over fascist Germany – is inextricably linked with the name St. George the Victorious. It just so happened that in 1945 May sixth was Easter, and the day of this great saint, and completion of the defeat of the fascist lair – Berlin was taken and, finally put an end to the destruction of another world evil.
The name and symbol of St. George the Victorious is constantly present in of our life: it is on the coat of arms of the Russian Federation and on its coat of arms capital, on coins, on the banners of the Russian army and on the chest brave warriors in the form of orders. In honor of the upcoming holiday in Moscow will be brought the first right hand of this great for Russia saint. It’s a tradition to put on display for the holidays Russian parishioners are the best icons, for example, the Holy Mother of God, Jesus Christ himself, but for the holiday of Great Victory, of course Of course, the icon of St. George the Victorious.
In the proposed documentary “George the Victorious” First of all, it is explained why this guardsman the Roman emperor, who lived two thousand years ago, became a saint and so revered in Russia. You will learn about his posthumous Miracle Serpent, with which this saint is usually depicted on icons and pictures.
The audience will also go to the Mount Athos Xenophon, where St. George the Most Holy is venerated, it will be interesting excursion to the St. George Monastery, baptized in the name of St. George, and built by Yaroslav the Wise.
Well, the modern period will appear in the documentary project amazing in their beauty St. George Halls in the Kremlin and Winter Palace, as well as an interesting story about the Order of the Holy George, who is considered in Russia one of the highest awards for military valor.
So, the video narrative of St. George, bringing victory, in that including the great Russian people!
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