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Jul 17, 2024 · Igor (born c. 877—died 945, Dereva region [Russia]) grand prince of Kiev and presumably the son of Rurik, prince of Novgorod, who is considered the founder of the dynasty that ruled Kievan Rus and, later, Muscovy until 1598. Igor, successor to the great warrior and diplomat Oleg (reigned c. 879–912), assumed the throne of Kiev in 912.
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2 days ago · These saints, like Olga’s pan-Russian spiritual roots, include Pskov princes Dovmont-Timothy and Vsevolod-Gabriel, Prince Alexander Nevsky, Venerable Nikander, Martha of Pskov, Vassa of the Pskov-Caves, St. Tikhon (Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia), St. Cornelius of the Pskov-Caves (who, as we recall, was beheaded by Tsar Ivan the Terrible), Metropolitan Benjamin, Grand Duchess Elizabeth ...
Jul 5, 2024 · Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia (Russian: Ольга Константиновна Романова), later Queen Olga of the Hellenes (Greek: Βασίλισσα Όλγα των ...
1 day ago · Home Video On Demand Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart’s Full Speech at the National Eucharistic Congress
6 days ago · Russian Orthodoxy. Signature. Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia ( Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova; Russian: Великая Княжна Татьяна Николаевна; 10 June [ O.S. 29 May] 1897– 17 July 1918) was the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia, and of Tsarina Alexandra. She was born at Peterhof ...
Jul 16, 2024 · The name Olga is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning "holy". This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among the most popular names in countries including Ukraine, Latvia, Spain, France ...
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Jul 11, 2024 · Saint Olga (969) She was the wife of a Russian duke. After he was assassinated she ruled in his domain. Eleven years before she died she became a Catholic, and made every effort to introduce Christianity into Russia. Fruits of her efforts were fully accomplished by her grandson, Saint Vladimir, a king, whose success was due to her inspiration.
