Tuesday, December 30, 2008


The Church of the Savior on Blood designed in the Russian revival style commemorated the place where Alexander II of Russia was assassinated in 1881, he was mortally wounded by a terrorist bomb. It was erected in 1882-1907. Translations of the church’s name vary between guidebooks and include The Church of the Savior on Blood, The Resurrection Church, The Church of the Resurrection of Christ, Church of the Redeemer, Tserkov Spasa-na-Krovi. But I have only heard it called the Church on the Spilt Blood.

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

Hi guys! Mom forwarded me your blog link and I had to check it out. This is really neat, good for you for doing this, Patty! I've heard St. Petersberg is amazing and it's so wonderful to see your pictures. Keep sending them, and the updates, they're great. We pray for you every night. We love you guys and hope all is well. Talk to you soon!
Jen (Aikele) Davis