About the book: 2013 / Sergius Stragorodsky (1867–1944) led the Russian Orthodox Church in the most tragic periods of its history: during the formation of the communist state he made every effort, to find the right basis for the relationship between the church and the government, to bring to the consciousness of all believers that submission to the “atheistic government” is not a betrayal of God, that caring for the well-being of the Motherland is everyone’s responsibility; During the Great Patriotic War, he called for the fight against the invaders and selfless work in the rear; under his leadership, all Orthodox Russian clergy actively helped the defense of the country, strengthened the patriotic spirit of the Russian people, and provided significant material assistance to the front. All the activities of the patriarch were aimed at preserving the moral and spiritual connection of the church with the people. This book is the first complete study of the biography of Patriarch Sergius, based on documents and archival materials, memories and testimonies of contemporaries and devotees of this remarkable man. A sign of information products 16+