On the abdication of Nicholas II Alexandrovich
Some say that the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II Aleksandrovich from the “Throne of the State of Russia” was a volitional act, a manifestation of personal strength and courage. Others argue that there was no abdication of the last Russian emperor at all. And yet, this renunciation was the place to be. I suppose that Nikolai II Aleksandrovich was only afraid that he would repeat the fate of his great-great-grandfather Emperor Pavel I Petrovich, who was hit by a snuff box from the inner circle by conspirators from his closest circle, and then suffocated with a scarf. Therefore, Nicholas II Alexandrovich decided for himself for the benefit of simply renouncing ...
Why did the king-sovereign ultimately abdicate, abdicating the throne? During the reign, he was anointed by the Russian Orthodox Church, according to the teaching of which the “Holy Confirmation of Kings is a religious rite, which informs them of the grace of the Holy Spirit for strengthening the fulfillment of the highest ministry on earth” Dmitry Sokolov. St. Petersburg., 1894, p. 107). Having renounced the reign, Nicholas II Alexandrovich also denied perfect sacrament, therefore - he denied the Church, therefore - he denied Orthodoxy, therefore - he denied faith, therefore - he denied Christ. Thus, Nikolay II Aleksandrovich became the apostate and the Christ-seller.
I in no way revolt against the Russian Orthodox Church, who canonized Nicholas II Alexandrovich, but only share my thoughts. I would be glad if someone refutes my assertions or proves the opposite.
By the way, why is Pavel I Petrovich still not canonized? ...
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