SAINT ALEXANDER NEVSKY

Saint Alexander Nevsky is a beloved saint and one of the most significant figures in Russian history. His famous words, “God is not in power, but in Truth,” have been taught to Russian children for centuries. He triumphed over his enemies in the famous Battle of the Neva in 1240 and the Battle of Lake Peipus in 1242, defending Russian lands from Western invasions for nearly two centuries. Peter the Great transferred his relics from Vladimir to the imperial capital of St. Petersburg, where they were placed in the Trinity Monastery, now known as the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.