The Alhambra and the Kremlin: The South and the North of Europe
CHAPTER XXVIII.
THE CHURCHES OF MOSCOW.
Cathedral of the Assumption.—Bones of the Patriarchs.—The Iconastasis.— Sanctuary.—Archbishop’s Throne.—Coronation Ceremony.—Tombs.—Cathedral of the Archangel Michael.—Religious Freedom.—Churches.—Cathedral of St. Basil.—Archangel Cathedral.—Pilgrims.—Golgotha.—Sacristy.— Religion.—Holy Oil.—Baptism.—Making of the Holy Chrism
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