Well told. There is definitely something in it, In 1958, Grand Duchess Olga, sister of Nicholas II, told the author Alexis Troubetzkoy, who wrote a book on this very subject, that her family had no doubt about the veracity of the legend. Thank you for posting this interesting and sympathetic video.
Several Orthodox saints left their lives of ease, wealth, or notoriety to live in poverty and repentance before the Lord. It’s certainly not unprecedented. I believe this story to be true. ❤️☦️
The story reminds me a bit of Francis of Assisi who used to be a rich man and later living as a hermit and a pious man. He was canonized and lots of pilgrims going to his grave. Martha
Very similar indeed. Orthodoxy has a really strong tradition of this sort of thing , people wandering off into the wilderness to live a simple life of prayer.
This is VERY mysterious!! I mean, if Fiodr was really Alexander, why go through all the trouble of faking his death?! Why not just abdicate and have done with it?! I doubt that they are the same person though!! GREAT video, as always, Allan!! XXXX 👍❤💗
He was probably self conscious of what sideshow oddities other famous nobles who turned to Asceticism had been made of by the journalism of his time, turning into living tourist attractions, not to mention how some who carried a grudge might seek to take advantage of his new vulnerability.
Thank you for yet another compelling video, Allan. You truly are a master at the craft of storytelling. I will venture to say that perhaps the only way any Tsar of Russia could have survived to live a long and uncomplicated life, would have been to escape into a humble, and well-hidden, new identity. Cheers from Canada!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! I'm inclined to agree with you, though it's a convoluted method of escaping unwanted attention if so!
Would that it were true. That someone so embroiled in the terrible plot to overthrow his father that led to his fathers death, then the subsequent guilt, stress and pressures of being czar himself, likely beholden to those very conspirators, and being in ill health in later life to the point he fled south and plotted to free himself from it all, including his wife (sadly), subsequently found peace, health and healing of his soul through the guise of the pious Feodor while also imparting guidance and wisdom to others. A redemption story I would want to believe in. (Apologies for the huge run on sentence😅)
a statue of Alexander 1st was inaugurated in Moscow, I think in 2015... oddly enough, unlike other similar inaugurations, patriarch Kyril, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, was leading the celebration alongside president Putin. If this is not an indication that the church, which canonised saint Feodor Kuzmich, knows they are both the same person, I don't know what is.
On his deathbed, the priest reportedly asked him if he was in fact the Alexander the Blessed. In response, Kuzmich said, "Your works are wonderful, Lord ... There is no secret, which is not opened."
It’s a nice story, I’d like to think he was Alexander, it probably would be the safest way to leave & not risk assassin in Russia if he upset the so called nobles.
A very interesting tale. I am reminded of the Rudyard Kipling short story 'The Miracle Of Purun Bhagat', from the Second Jungle Book. Although the story is fictional, it taps into something deep in Indian and other cultures, that there comes a time in people's lives when they want to abandon worldly wealth, power and burdens?
in Alexandre Michaud note books he wrote that he will die with some major secrets on the Romanovs and even on Alexeïevna Romanov born louise Augusta of baden
My Name is Francois Michaud i am pretty sure i have blood related to them...but cant prove it...there was a rumor that Louise Augusta of baden and michaud were lovers...and the holstein gottorp familly made him noble by blood rights ....i work in civil engineering like michaud familly all did...
There are two inaccuracies in the beginning of the video: for starters, Alexander not only detested the conspirators for what they had done, but in fact later opposed them; and Russia has been in every anti-napoleonic coalition for years before the war of 1812, includng fighting together with the German states to stall the french advance.
@@allanbarton tolstoï' as said on in war and peace thst nobles were jealous of michaud all over Europe he was a talented genius who impressed all rulers by his light and took is exploits for them...
@@allanbarton he had the secret mission from pope leon 12 to convert Alexander 1st to vatican...that is when he died or disapeared ..it is all documented
A “compelling” story is an understatement. Never knowing the truth adds to the fascination.
Agreed! Thanks for watching.
Thank you! This was wonderful! Please more of the lives of Orthodox Saints!
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure some more saints will come around at some point !
Fascinating. Russia certainly has a long history of great characters. Thanks again Allan.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Hi Allan! Tis a deliciously mysterious and uniquely Russian tale indeed.
It really is! Thanks for watching.
A fascinating story, indeed. Whether they are one and the same or not, the example of Feodor is something to be studied. Thank you!
Agreed, and thanks for watching!
Well told. There is definitely something in it, In 1958, Grand Duchess Olga, sister of
Nicholas II, told the author Alexis Troubetzkoy, who wrote a book on this very subject, that her family had no doubt about the veracity of the legend. Thank you for posting this interesting and sympathetic video.
You're welcome, glad you appreciated this!
Several Orthodox saints left their lives of ease, wealth, or notoriety to live in poverty and repentance before the Lord. It’s certainly not unprecedented. I believe this story to be true. ❤️☦️
The story reminds me a bit of Francis of Assisi who used to be a rich man and later living as a hermit and a pious man. He was canonized and lots of pilgrims going to his grave. Martha
Very similar indeed. Orthodoxy has a really strong tradition of this sort of thing , people wandering off into the wilderness to live a simple life of prayer.
these documentaries are totally absorbing, thank you for all the work you put into this, and to Teddy too.
My pleasure, glad you're enjoying them!
This is VERY mysterious!! I mean, if Fiodr was really Alexander, why go through all the trouble of faking his death?! Why not just abdicate and have done with it?! I doubt that they are the same person though!!
GREAT video, as always, Allan!! XXXX 👍❤💗
He was probably self conscious of what sideshow oddities other famous nobles who turned to Asceticism had been made of by the journalism of his time, turning into living tourist attractions, not to mention how some who carried a grudge might seek to take advantage of his new vulnerability.
@@eldermillennial8330 Probably so!!
You cant abdicate as orthodox tsar, thats a 100% civil war in near future
Thank you for yet another compelling video, Allan. You truly are a master at the craft of storytelling. I will venture to say that perhaps the only way any Tsar of Russia could have survived to live a long and uncomplicated life, would have been to escape into a humble, and well-hidden, new identity. Cheers from Canada!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! I'm inclined to agree with you, though it's a convoluted method of escaping unwanted attention if so!
I read about this many years ago, it's a great story, but perhaps too good to be true. I always assumed that Alexander just had a nervous breakdown.
I think you are right, I think it was a severe breakdown. It is a nice and somewhat intriguing story mind you.
@@allanbarton Do you believe it?
@@lindymcbroom953 I am a bit of fence sitter on this sort of thing. I think on balance I don't, but it is close to 50/50.
@@allanbarton Thank you for the reply love your channel!
Wow, I really enjoyed that story, thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Would that it were true. That someone so embroiled in the terrible plot to overthrow his father that led to his fathers death, then the subsequent guilt, stress and pressures of being czar himself, likely beholden to those very conspirators, and being in ill health in later life to the point he fled south and plotted to free himself from it all, including his wife (sadly), subsequently found peace, health and healing of his soul through the guise of the pious Feodor while also imparting guidance and wisdom to others. A redemption story I would want to believe in. (Apologies for the huge run on sentence😅)
What an interesting tale! It would make an excellent movie, too.
I had to chuckle at "either a sword or a heavy snuff box" Getting those two mixed up is how I got this bloody prosthetic nose 😂
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Really enjoyable video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
a statue of Alexander 1st was inaugurated in Moscow, I think in 2015... oddly enough, unlike other similar inaugurations, patriarch Kyril, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, was leading the celebration alongside president Putin. If this is not an indication that the church, which canonised saint Feodor Kuzmich, knows they are both the same person, I don't know what is.
On his deathbed, the priest reportedly asked him if he was in fact the Alexander the Blessed. In response, Kuzmich said, "Your works are wonderful, Lord ... There is no secret, which is not opened."
Great story!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very interesting story, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
It’s a nice story, I’d like to think he was Alexander, it probably would be the safest way to leave & not risk assassin in Russia if he upset the so called nobles.
I think that would be the only way to escape
Great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Love your channel! Always so interesting.
So glad you're enjoying my videos!
Nothing has changed much in Russia.
The story of the Romanovs is extraordinary, one murder within the family after another.
A fascinating story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great story
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
lots of mystery inside that noble circle
Wouldn't it be nice to find this story was true?
Hmmm, this is fascinating, as my bloodline on my grandmother's side leads to Alex the 1st
Honestly, if that’s true, that’s pretty wholesome.
A very interesting tale.
I am reminded of the Rudyard Kipling short story 'The Miracle Of Purun Bhagat', from the Second Jungle Book.
Although the story is fictional, it taps into something deep in Indian and other cultures, that there comes a time in people's lives when they want to abandon worldly wealth, power and burdens?
in Alexandre Michaud note books he wrote that he will die with some major secrets on the Romanovs and even on Alexeïevna Romanov born louise Augusta of baden
Interesting... A load of hooey I'm sure, but Russian history thrives on whispers of this sort.
VERY INTERESTING STORY!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My Name is Francois Michaud i am pretty sure i have blood related to them...but cant prove it...there was a rumor that Louise Augusta of baden and michaud were lovers...and the holstein gottorp familly made him noble by blood rights ....i work in civil engineering like michaud familly all did...
I can see where Frank Herbert took the inspiration for Paul Atreides' stort arc.
There are two inaccuracies in the beginning of the video: for starters, Alexander not only detested the conspirators for what they had done, but in fact later opposed them; and Russia has been in every anti-napoleonic coalition for years before the war of 1812, includng fighting together with the German states to stall the french advance.
Thank you for the helpful corrective. I wouldn't claim to be an expert in Russian history, so it is useful to have extra important context.
@@allanbarton Thanks for the reply. Napoleonic wars are a very interesting period in general and I hope to see more videos/articles exploring them.
I heard he's on an island with Elvis and Epstein... no, wait, I didn't mean _that_ kind of island!
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Paul idolized his father, Peter III. He resented his mother on how she overthrew him.
i know you guys wont answer me because when you say you are related to Nobles or history figures people tend to be jealous and deny you...lol
Someone has to be - ultimately we are all related. Half of English people are descended from Edward III.
@@allanbarton well you dont have a noble name ...i have...Barton's are vigneron at first
Yes, I’m an utter plebeian. What fun.
@@allanbarton tolstoï' as said on in war and peace thst nobles were jealous of michaud all over Europe he was a talented genius who impressed all rulers by his light and took is exploits for them...
@@allanbarton he had the secret mission from pope leon 12 to convert Alexander 1st to vatican...that is when he died or disapeared
..it is all documented
Alexander l, had a look of Putin in the first portrait