New huge military cathedral consecrated in Russia


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  1. NickJune 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    God bless Protodeacon Andrei!

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  2. Paul-A. HardyJune 15, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    It's worth the effort of evangelization of the Russian state and people. What would you prefer something like the US army where worship of satan is rife. Let Russia alone its the last hope in a world where given history it is increasingly difficult to be white and Christian

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  3. Norman Hugh RedingtonJune 15, 2020 at 9:05 PM

    Visiting foreigners may be able to tell whether they are in heaven or still on earth.

    Dionysius Redington
    Lubbock, Texas

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  4. The Anti-GnosticJune 15, 2020 at 9:52 PM

    Russia still has a sense of Christendom. They've kind of repurposed it, borrowing the atheists' victory over the Nazis and fitting it into a Russian narrative. But really it's always been Russia, which is why Solshenitzyn went back.

    It is an incredible, awe-inspiring Cathedral, the kind we don't even remember how to make. Or never learned, actually. It stands in marked contrast to our secular state and our religious buildings. And they are actually preserving their heritage, not tearing it down.

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  5. Archimandrite GregoryJune 16, 2020 at 6:28 AM

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  6. Michael LJune 16, 2020 at 9:47 AM

    From an architectural view, really find this cathedral interesting and has beauty, very Parisian/Victorian almost steampunk. I still prefer the Naval Cathedral in Krondstat which is absolutely gorgeous. (the real Cathedral of the armed forces)

    Dont know why we needed this, 30 minute walk from the nearest town (that has a new church), far from any military installation and in a giant museum. Very odd rational as a church and it concerns me its use as monument, the church shouldn't let itself be used as a political message.

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  7. 123June 17, 2020 at 7:37 AM

    Anyone here going to protest the racism? No?

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