The First Dean (1995)
The First Dean
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ located in the Moscow district Sokolniki is one of the most remarkable churches in Moscow. Built a few years before the revolution, it has a history that reflects the fate of the Russian Orthodox Church in the 20th century. Its walls remember the First World War and two revolutions, the confiscation of church treasures and the restoration of the patriarchate. The film features the builder and first dean of the church of Resurrection, father Johann Kedrov who was persecuted and exiled under the Soviet regime. The parishioners of the church will always remember this man.
Director: Nikolay Milovidov
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: October 2, 1995
Cast
- Patriarch Alexiy II - Self
Screenplay
Production: Voice of Russia
Country: Russia
Language: English, Español, Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
russian orthodox church, religion, documentary
More Films by Director: Nikolay Milovidov
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Dean about?
- The Church of the Resurrection of Christ located in the Moscow district Sokolniki is one of the most remarkable churches in Moscow. Built a few years before the revolution, it has a history that reflects the fate of the Russian Orthodox Church in the 20th century. Its walls remember the First World War and two revolutions, the confiscation of church treasures and the restoration of the patriarchate. The film features the builder and first dean of the church of Resurrection, father Johann Kedrov who was persecuted and exiled under the Soviet regime. The parishioners of the church will always remember this man.
- Who directed The First Dean?
- The First Dean was directed by Nikolay Milovidov.
- Who stars in The First Dean?
- The First Dean stars Patriarch Alexiy II.
- How long is The First Dean?
- The First Dean has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The First Dean?
- The First Dean is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The First Dean produced?
- The First Dean was produced in Russia.