Iconostasis of the Church of the Prophet Elijah in Yaroslavl, Russia, is in the “winter church,” a smaller side chapel that is more easily heated during times of extreme cold.
Author Miriam Beard, daughter of the American historians Charles A. and Mary R. Beard said, “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” The longer I travel, the more I realize the truth of this statement. Prior to visiting Paris … Read more
Built in the mid-17th to 18th centuries, Church of Elijah the Prophet in Yaroslavl, Russia, contains rich decorations and wall paintings
Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow stands on the site of a prior church that was demolished by Stalin during the Communist era, Reconstructed in the 1990’s, the current cathedral is very popular with Muscovites who attend daily orthodox services.
Visitors toss coins at Red Square entrance while standing on “Zero Kilometer,” the place from which all distances in Moscow are measured. The practice is said to bring good luck. It is uncertain if there is any truth to the superstition, but clearly it is lucky for the senior citizens who rush to retrieve the … Read more
