Saint Alexander Nevsky
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Mount Athos weathered lithography (icon) of Saint Alexander Nevsky in pine wood with carved decoration.
Alexander Yaroslavich "Nevsky" was a Saint of the Russian Church and leader of the Russian state. With the support of the Tatars, Alexander and his brother Andrei were appointed leaders of all Russia in 1248 AD. at a difficult time for the eastern world. The Russian Orthodox Church canonized him in 1547 AD. The Relic of the Saint is located in the homonymous Lavra of St. Petersburg. His memory is celebrated on November 23 of each year.
