Romanovs and Faith/Orthodox Religion

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My conscience always intervenes whenever I read the OTMA say in their letters such things as "God will look over us", etc. So Inspiring.

Having just returned from a fabulous week in St Petersburg I am currently working my way through Helen Rappaport's compelling book Ekaterinburg - which includes a photograph of an icon of the Romanov family as the 'Holy Passion Bearers'. Has anyone any idea where this icon can be acquired? For those who haven't been a visit to the Peter & Paul Cathedral is a must

I have seen quite a few icons fitting the description you've given. I personally got one off of ebay, direct from St. Petersburg. Here's what it looks like:



Try ebay or http://archangelsbooks.com/proddetail.asp?prod=NTW-0926

Hope that helps!


I love this thread by the way, it's a very interesting read. I'm sad to see it's died down recently.

I have a question for those of you who are Orthodox, or know much about the rituals of visiting relics...I am Orthodox myself, but have never visited relics, so I don't know proper procedure. Are you supposed to follow a more strict practice of fasting beforehand? (Other than the given Weds. Fri.) Thanks in advance, if someone answers.

I have never heard of any specific rules. Have been blessed to be able to venerate many Relics, and even look after some, but have never fasted outside normal fasting times for this.