Entry into Moscow Coronation of the Russian monarch



entry of tsar alexander ii , entourage moscow coronation, 1856


russian coronations took place in moscow, country s ancient capital. new ruler made great processional entrance on horseback city, accompanied multiple cavalry squadrons, consort (in accompanying carriage) , pealing of literally thousands of church bells. new tsar stopped @ chapel of our lady of iveron, home of icon of blessed virgin of iveron, 1 of revered icons in moscow. tradition russian tsars every entry kremlin marked veneration of image.


following entry city new tsar , entourage took time rest , prepare following day s ceremony, while heralds in medieval clothing read out special proclamations people of our first capital . receptions held foreign diplomats, banner of state consecrated, , imperial regalia brought kremlin armoury throne hall procession cathedral. in conjunction tsar s entry moscow, fines remitted, prisoners pardoned, , three-day holiday proclaimed.








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