Orthodox believers mark 300th anniversary of St. Alexander Nevsky relics transfer
epa11600112 Members of the 'Union of the Russian People' participate in a procession on Nevsky Prospect avenue to mark the 300th anniversary of the transfer of the relics of St. Alexander Nevsky, in St. Petersburg, Russia, 12 September 2024. In 1724, St. Alexander Nevsky's relics, previously treasured in the city of Vladimir, were installed at St. Alexander Nevsky Lavra on the orders of Emperor Peter I. St. Alexander Nevsky is considered to be the heavenly protector of St. Petersburg. EPA/ANATOLY MALTSEV
