Viking River Cruise of Russia 2010
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ the Savior
-on the Spilled Blood
Photographs by Richard Mayne
June 25, 2010
 
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In 1881 Alexander II was killed by two young anarchist, who blew up his carrage.   His son, Alexander III built this Church on the site of the Spilled Blood.   It is in the Style of the Russian Orthodox Church
 
 
 
 
Church of the Resurrection of Christ
the Savior -on the Spilt Blood
From the Back side
hBack Entrance
We didn't get inside
From by the Canal
 

 
 
 
 
Distant view
Tourist
hFront Panel
Resurrected Christ
leaving tomb
Onion Domes

 

We were not able to enter the church as there was construction. Following are pictures taken inside Church of the Resurrection of Christ the Savior on the Spilt Blood. taken by Kerry Parker in 2005

 

 
 
 
 
Colorful Frescos
Center Dome
hNartrex
Close-up
dome
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alter
hChrist Child
 
 
 
 
 
hChrist
A Portal in floor
to the paving
where blood was spilled
 

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