Church of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers in Voykovsky District
The Church of the Royal Passion-Bearers in the Voykovsky district was founded on April 4, 2011. On April 28, 2013, the foundation stone of the temple was consecrated. On July 31, 2021, Bishop Paramon (Golubka) performed the rite of the great consecration of the temple. Royal passion-bearers: Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918), Tsarevich Alexy (1904-1918), Grand Duchesses Olga (1895-1918), Tatiana (1897-1918), Maria (1899-1918) and Anastasia (1901-1918). Their memory is celebrated on July 4/17, as well as in the Cathedrals of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, Kostroma and St. Petersburg saints.
The future Emperor Nicholas II was born on May 6 (19), 1868. His father, Alexander III, raised his son in strictness, accustomed him to modesty, simple food and diligence. Nicholas grew up in an Orthodox atmosphere. In 1894, after his father`s death, he ascended the Throne and married Princess Alice of Hesse, who received the name Alexandra Feodorovna. They had five children: Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia and heir Alexei. The emperor raised them in the Orthodox faith and traditions. Nicholas II actively participated in church life: during his reign 250 monasteries and more than 10 thousand churches were opened, more saints were glorified than in the previous 2 centuries. He personally sought the canonization of Seraphim of Sarov, Joasaph of Belgorod, and John of Tobolsk. The Tsar`s deep faith brought him closer to the people. In his government activities, Nicholas II was guided by religious beliefs. On his initiative, the Hague Conventions on the Humane Conduct of War were concluded, but his proposal for general disarmament was not supported. During the First World War, the Emperor was with the army, personally directing military operations. The Empress and her daughters became sisters of mercy. On March 2, 1917, betrayed by his entourage, he abdicated, declaring: “I do not want even one drop of Russian blood to be shed.” Grand Duke Michael refused the crown, and the monarchy fell. Nicholas II and his Family were arrested. The emperor had a premonition of the coming disasters and endured the trials without a murmur. The family was humiliated in prison, but remained calm and humble. The prisoners prayed incessantly and read the Scriptures. On April 26, 1918, the family was moved to Yekaterinburg to the house of engineer Ipatiev. On July 16, an execution order was received from Moscow. On the night of July 17th, the royal family was shot. The loyal servants died with the family: doctor Evgeny Botkin, maid of honour Anna Demidova, cook Ivan Kharitonov and footman Alexei Troup. Ipatiev`s house was blown up in the 1970s. Nicholas II, Alexandra Feodorovna, Alexy, Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia were canonized as holy Passion-bearers.
Address: Moscow, 6th Novopodmoskovny lane, 5A
