Topic
#Saints
-
People · Novgorod Republic
Alexander Nevsky: Warrior, Mongol Vassal, Saint
Who was Alexander Nevsky? The prince who beat Swedes and crusaders, served the Mongol khans, punished his own people and became Russia's warrior saint.
-
People · Kievan Rus'
Olga of Kiev: Revenge, Regency and Sainthood
Olga of Kiev buried envoys alive and burned a city with birds, then became a saint. Here is what really happened and what the sources say.