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St. Benjamin of Petrograd
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St. Benjamin of Petrograd

1873–1922 · St. Petersburg · Feast July 31

Vasily Kazansky was a priest’s son who became Metropolitan of Petrograd and was loved for his simplicity. In 1922 the Soviets ordered church treasures seized. He offered to give them to the starving if they were not used to mock the faith, but he was put on show trial. He was shot with three others, shaven and dressed in rags so the executioners would not recognise him.

  • Feast: July 31 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1873–1922
  • Place: St. Petersburg
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