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Greek and Russian Orthodox religion



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View of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra (Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra), residence of Platon II (1737–1812), Metropolitan of Moscow (1775-1812). In 1757 he was called to be instructor in rhetoric at the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra near Moscow. Here he became a monk, adopting the name of Platon, and in 1761 was made rector of the seminary of the monastery. Lithograph; 18th-19th century.
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View of the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra (Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra), residence...

St. George, a Greek orthodox monastery in the Wadi el Kelt, Israel. (The Wadi el Kelt begins south of Jerusalem and leads to jericho)
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St. George, a Greek orthodox monastery in the Wadi el Kelt, Israel....

Russia officially became a Christian nation with the conversion of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in 988. An orthodox mass in Byzantium, witnessed by Vladimir's envoys; the envoys report to the Prince. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 59 v., 612 miniatures, 15th
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Russia officially became a Christian nation with the conversion of Vladimir,...

The baptism of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Cherson in 988. His entire court is baptized with him. Left Prince Vladimir's palace, right that of his fiancee, Anna Porphyrogenetes. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 62 v., 612 miniatures, late 15th
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The baptism of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Cherson in 988. His entire court...

Vladimir founds the Church of Our Lady of the Dime in Kiev; Anastasius and other priests from Cherson are installed there. Vladimir orders the building of the fortress of Belgorod in 990. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 67, 612 miniatures, late 15th
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Vladimir founds the Church of Our Lady of the Dime in Kiev; Anastasius and...

Dome mosaic of the Baptism of Christ by John Baptist un the River Jordan surrounded by the 12 Apostles (detail) 5th century CE See also 30-01-10/8
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Dome mosaic of the Baptism of Christ by John Baptist un the River Jordan surroun...

Monastery church at Ravanica, Serbia, founded by Prince Lazar in 1377 or 1381.The prince was buried in Ravanica Monastery after the battle of Kosovo, in 1389, when the Turks routed the Serbian army.
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Monastery church at Ravanica, Serbia, founded by Prince Lazar in 1377 or 1381.Th...

Monastery church at Mileseva,Serbia. The church was founded and built by King Vladislav in 1234.
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Monastery church at Mileseva,Serbia. The church was founded and built by King Vl...

Mileseva Monastery, Serbia. The church was founded and built by King Vladislav in 1234.
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Mileseva Monastery, Serbia. The church was founded and built by King Vladislav i...

King Vladislav of the Nemanjic dynasty founded church and monastery of Mileseva in 1234. In the fresco on the south wall of the church, he is presented to the Virgin Mary.
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King Vladislav of the Nemanjic dynasty founded church and monastery of Mileseva...

Monastery church of Visoki Decane,Kosovo. Founded in 1327 by Stefan III, completed by his son Dushan in 1335, after his father's murder.
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Monastery church of Visoki Decane,Kosovo. Founded in 1327 by Stefan III, complet...

Christ Judge from the nave of the monastery church in Decani. 1335-1350 H: 300 cm
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Christ Judge from the nave of the monastery church in Decani. 1335-1350 H:...