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| | Tsar-martyr |
 | | But the Tsar and his family, surrounded by elements foreign to the spiritual atmosphere of their home life, by the political machinations of selfish people and by whole segments of society grown cold towards God, could not be blamed for safeguarding their pearl of great price. |
 | | The Tsar, anointed with Holy Chrism at his coronation was, in the eyes of believers and atheists alike, more than a man. He was an earthly symbol of the Heavenly King, the protector and upholder of the Orthodox Church in Russia, and the heir of Byzantium. |
 | | Our Tsar,’ she said, ‘is a martyr...’ The sisters then felt pity for the Sovereign and said, ‘The poor, poor unfortunate sufferer.’ Olga smiled and said, ‘On the contrary, he’s the luckiest of the lucky. |
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