What was Alexander Nevsky's monastic name?
Dmitriy
Mikhail
Aleksiy
Vasiliy
Answer
The answer to that question is Aleksiy. In 1269, after defending his native Rus' from foreign domination and consolidating the Russian principalities, Alexander Nevsky renounced secular power, became a monk, and adopted the name Aleksiy. This act symbolized his rejection of earthly pursuits and his commitment to a life of spiritual contemplation and devotion.
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