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44-401: (Redirected from Tavastland ) Tavastia or Tavastland may refer to: Häme (Swedish: Tavastland , Latin: Tavastia ) Tavastia (historical province) , a historical territory of Tavastians, later province of the kingdom of Sweden, located in modern-day Finland Tavastia (constituency) , formerly Tavastia South, Finland Tavastia Proper ,

88-531: A contract for the transfer of the shrine to Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra for a period of 49 years. On 12 September 2023, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow placed the relics back into the silver sarcophagus. Alexander's principal feast day is 23 November. A second feast day was instituted on 30 August in commemoration of the placing of his relics in the Annunciation Church. He

132-532: A modern region of Finland Päijänne Tavastia , a modern region of Finland Tavastia Club , a rock music club in Helsinki, Finland MV Tavastland , a ship See also [ edit ] Hämeenmaa (disambiguation) Tavastians , people from Tavastia Tavastum Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tavastia . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

176-591: A saint of the Russian Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Macarius in 1547. In 1695, a new wooden reliquary was made in Moscow, and the relics were placed in it in 1697. By order of Peter the Great , the relics were then removed from Vladimir on 11 August 1723 and transported to Shlisselburg , arriving there on 20 September. There they were kept until 1724, when they were brought to Saint Petersburg and installed in

220-459: A sword, from a sword will perish," is a phrase that is often attributed to Alexander Nevsky, though it was not in fact said by him; it comes from Eisenstein's film, where it was said by actor Nikolai Cherkasov . There is a long tradition of Russian naval vessels bearing Nevsky's name, such as the 19th-century propeller frigate Alexander Nevsky and K-550 Alexander Nevsky , a nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine currently in service with

264-535: Is also commemorated in common with other saints of Rostov and Yaroslavl on 23 May. In February 2024, it was announced that the memory of Saint Alexander Nevsky had been removed from the synaxarion used by the Orthodox Church of Ukraine . According to the Novgorod First Chronicle , Alexander married first a daughter of Bryacheslav Vasilkovich, Prince of Polotsk and Vitebsk , in 1239. Her name

308-517: Is called Häme region and it is located in the southwestern section of the historical Tavastia province. The Tavastians are mentioned for the first time in a Viking Age runestone , which is located in present-day Gävle, Sweden ( Gs 13 ). At that time, Tavastia extended 'from salt sea to salt sea,' encompassing the inhabited Southwest Finland of the Finns in its curve. Numerous prehistoric weapons, like Ulfberht swords , and hillforts have been unearthed in

352-538: Is in Central Finland . As this area was settled only at the time of the replacement of the old provincial system with the county system , the ancient provincial boundary is uncertain in this area. The same applies to the northwestern border with Satakunta, which is located in Pirkanmaa . As a result of the original pattern of settlement, the inhabited areas are located around the waterways, fields encircling especially

396-459: Is not given in the chronicle. Genealogies name her as Paraskeviya or Alexandra (possibly birth and marital names respectively). They had five children: He married a second wife named Vasilisa or Vassa shortly before his death. They had one son. Some of Alexander's policies on the Western border were continued by his grandson-in-law, Daumantas of Pskov , who was also beatified in the 16th century. In

440-558: The Annunciation Church of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra on 30 August. In 1753, a silver shrine with sarcophagus for the relics, made with 90 pounds of silver, was donated by Empress Elizabeth of Russia . With the completion of the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra in 1790, the shrine and relics were transferred there at its consecration on 30 August, one of the saint's feast days. In May 1922, during

484-836: The Baltic Sea from the Novgorodians in 1256. Upon the conquest of the Grand Principality of Vladimir by the Mongols in 1238, its reigning prince, Yuri II Vsevolodovich , was killed in the Battle of the Sit River ; his younger brother, Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich (Alexander's father), requested and received from the Mongol khan his permission to become the new prince. As prince, he assigned Novgorod to his son Alexander. However, while traveling in 1245 to

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528-539: The Pskov Republic and Votia , a tributary of Novgorod. The Novgorodian authorities recalled Alexander, and in the spring of 1241, he returned from exile and assembled an army. Alexander managed to retake Pskov and Koporye from the crusaders and drive out the invaders. He then continued into Estonian-German territory. The crusaders defeated a detachment of the Novgorodian army about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of

572-800: The Russian Navy . Alexander Nevsky's fame was spread wherever Imperial Russia had a strong influence; thus numerous cathedrals and churches were dedicated to him, including the Patriarchal Cathedral in Sofia , Bulgaria ; the Cathedral church in Tallinn , Estonia ; the Cathedral church in Łódź , Poland ; the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Ungheni , Moldova . On 24 September 2008, Alexander Nevsky

616-654: The Second Pskovian Chronicle : Returning from the Golden Horde, the Great Prince Alexander, reached the city of Nizhny Novgorod, and remained there for several days in good health, but when he reached the city of Gorodets he fell ill... Great Prince Alexander, who was always firm in his faith in God, gave up this worldly kingdom ... And then he gave up his soul to God and died in peace on 12 November [1263], on

660-511: The Stone Age . Northern Tavastia was for a long time a wilderness inhabited by Sami hunter-gatherers and frequented also by Finnish hunters. Only during the late Middle Ages was agriculture slowly introduced to the northern parts of the province. In the 19th century, the growth of the forest industry started to bring new wealth to the area. The waterways of Näsijärvi and Vanajavesi provided easy transport for timber. The most notable centres of

704-693: The general confiscation of Russian Orthodox Church property , the sarcophagus was opened and the relics removed; and the elaborate silver shrine was transferred to the Hermitage Museum . The relics were put into storage at the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism, before being returned to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in 1989. On 10 May 2023, the Hermitage Museum and Alexander Nevsky Lavra signed

748-504: The sobriquet Nevsky ("of the Neva"). This victory, coming just three years after the disastrous Mongol invasions , strengthened Alexander's political influence, but at the same time it worsened his relations with the boyars . Alexander would be banished to Pereslavl-Zalessky . Later in 1240, crusaders from the Bishopric of Dorpat along with the forces of the exiled prince of Pskov attacked

792-519: The Egyptian Pharaoh placed as next to the king after him of Egypt. His power was a part of the power of Samson and God gave him the wisdom of Solomon ... this Prince Alexander: he used to defeat but was never defeated... Born in Pereslavl-Zalessky , Alexander was the second son of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich and Feodosia Igorevna of Ryazan. His maternal grandfather was Igor Glebovich,

836-708: The Ice . He preserved separate statehood and Orthodoxy , agreeing to pay tribute to the powerful Golden Horde . Metropolitan Macarius of Moscow canonized Alexander Nevsky as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547. From the Tales of the Life and Courage of the Pious and Great Prince Alexander found in the Second Pskovian Chronicle ( c.  1260–1280 ) comes one of the first known references to Alexander Yaroslavich: By

880-559: The Mongol capital Karakorum in Central Asia, Yaroslav died. When in 1248 Alexander and his older brother Andrey II Yaroslavich also traveled to Karakorum to attend upon the Great Khan, Andrey returned with the award of the title of grand prince of Vladimir and Alexander the nominal lordship of Kiev. The Rurikid princes of Rus' were obliged to appear before the khan in person to be affirmed in their principalities. When Möngke became

924-717: The Swedes during the Battle of the Neva in July 1240 and received the sobriquet Nevsky for his victory in the battle. The construction of the Häme Castle began in the 1260s, on the orders of Birger Jarl . It was to be the centre of the three Slottslänen - "castle fiefs, castle counties", sg. Slottslän - the other two being the castle of Turku ( Swedish : Åbo ) in Finland Proper and Viipuri ( Swedish : Viborg ) castle in Karelia . After

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968-622: The Tavastia region, indicative of its rich historical significance. The worldview of the Tavastians has been shaped by Finnish mythology . The prehistoric era of Tavastia can be said to end with the Second Swedish Crusade in 1239 or 1249, when it became part of Sweden . After the successful campaign into Tavastia, the Swedes advanced further east until they were stopped by a Novgorodian army led by Prince Alexander Yaroslavich , who defeated

1012-585: The day when the Holy Apostle Philip is remembered... At this burial Metropolitan Archbishop Cyril said, 'My children, you should know that the sun of the Suzdalian land has set. There will never be another prince like him in the Suzdalian land.' And the priests and deacons and monks, the poor and the wealthy, and all the people said: 'It is our end.' The veneration of Alexander began almost immediately after his burial, when he reportedly extended his hand for

1056-510: The easternmost part of the Baltic region. According to the Novgorod First Chronicle written in the 14th century, more than a century after the events it records, the Swedish army landed at the confluence of the rivers Izhora and Neva , when Alexander and his small army suddenly attacked the Swedes on 15 July 1240 and defeated them at the Battle of the Neva . Following the battle, Alexander received

1100-421: The film was written by Sergei Prokofiev , who also reworked the score into a concert cantata . Today the film is renowned for its extraordinary battle on ice sequence, which has served as inspiration for countless other films. In the picture, Nevsky used a number of Russian proverbs , tying Nevsky firmly to Russian tradition. The famous proverbial phrase (paraphrasing Matthew 26:52), "Whoever will come to us with

1144-511: The fortress of Dorpat . As a result, Alexander set up a position at Lake Peipus . Alexander and his men then faced the Livonian heavy cavalry led by Hermann of Dorpat , brother of Albert of Buxhoeveden , where they met on 5 April 1242. Alexander's army then defeated the enemy in the Battle on the Ice , halting the eastward expansion of the Teutonic Order . Later Russian sources would elevate

1188-520: The importance of the battle and portray it as one of the great Russian victories of the Middle Ages. After the Livonian invasion, Nevsky continued to strengthen the Republic of Novgorod. He sent his envoys to Norway and, as a result, they signed a first peace treaty between Novgorod and Norway in 1251. Alexander led his army to Finland and successfully routed the Swedes, who had made another attempt to block

1232-407: The largest lakes. The lakes are navigable but the rapids of Kymijoki and Kokemäenjoki restrict navigation to the sea. Similarly, the lakes form three separate navigable areas. Lake Näsijärvi can be navigated for over 100 kilometers north of Tampere , while the lakes Pyhäjärvi , Vanajavesi and Roine have been connected by canals since the 19th century, forming another significant waterway. On

1276-608: The late 13th century, a chronicle was compiled called the Life of Alexander Nevsky (Житие Александра Невского), in which he is depicted as an ideal prince-soldier and defender of Russia. On 21 May 1725, the empress Catherine I introduced the Imperial Order of St. Alexander Nevsky as one of the highest decorations in the land. During World War II , on 29 July 1942, the Soviet authorities introduced an Order of Alexander Nevsky to revive

1320-446: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tavastia&oldid=1209168726 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Tavastia (historical province) From 1997 to 2010 Tavastia

1364-572: The memory of Alexander's struggle with the Germans. There was also an earlier Bulgarian Order dedicated to Saint Alexander which was founded on 25 December 1881, which ceased to exist when the People's Republic was declared on 16 September 1946. In 1938, Sergei Eisenstein made one of his most acclaimed films, Alexander Nevsky , about Alexander's victory over the Teutonic Knights. The soundtrack for

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1408-587: The most senior of the princes at the time following the fall of Kiev. Alexander faithfully supported Mongol rule within his own domains. In 1259, he led an army to the city of Novgorod and forced it to pay tribute it had previously refused to the Golden Horde. Some historians see Alexander's choice of subordination to the Golden Horde as an important reaffirmation of East Slavs' Orthodox orientation (which begun under Vladimir I of Kiev and his grandmother Olga ). Orlando Figes mentions that "Nevsky's collaboration

1452-452: The new great khan in 1251, only two years after Guyuk's death, he demanded another appearance at Sarai on the Volga, but Andrey refused to go. Thanks to his friendship with Sartaq Khan , the subsequent invasion by the Mongols, their first venture into northeastern Rus' since the initial conquest, saw Andrey exiled to Sweden and Alexander assuming the title of grand prince of Vladimir in 1252,

1496-837: The other hand, Lake Päijänne , the second largest lake in Finland, connects Lahti and Päijänne Tavastia to Central Finland and Jyväskylä . Arms granted at the burial of Gustav I of Sweden in 1560. The arms are crowned by a ducal coronet, though by Finnish tradition this more resembles a Swedish count's coronet. Blazon: "Gules, a lynx passant or, ear tufts sable; in chief three mullets of six, in base four roses, all argent". 62°10′12″N 24°33′56″E  /  62.1700°N 24.5656°E  / 62.1700; 24.5656 Alexander Nevsky Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky ( Russian : Александр Ярославич Невский ; IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr jɪrɐˈsɫavʲɪtɕ ˈnʲɛfskʲɪj] ; monastic name : Aleksiy ; 13 May 1221 – 14 November 1263)

1540-443: The paper industry were, and still are, Mänttä and Valkeakoski . The most notable industrial center in historical Tavastia, however, is Tampere , where a number of large textile mills and metal factories have been operating since the early 19th century. Western Tavastia extends over both sides of the great Kokemäenjoki drainage basin . In Eastern Tavastia, the regions of Päijänne Tavastia and Central Finland are located around

1584-502: The peace Treaty of Nöteborg in 1323 the castle lost some of its importance as a defence against the East but remained an administrative centre. When Finland was ceded to Russia in September 1809, the province ceased to be a part of Sweden. The provinces have no administrative function today but live on as a historical legacy in both Finland and Sweden. The province has been inhabited since

1628-415: The prayer of absolution. According to Orthodox tradition, Alexander foresaw his death and before this took strict Orthodox Christian monastic vows, called Great Schema , and took the name Alexey. In 1380, Alexander's remains were uncovered in response to a vision before the Battle of Kulikovo and found to be incorrupt . The relics were then placed in a shrine in the church. Alexander was canonized as

1672-539: The second son of Gleb Rostislavich, the prince of Ryazan ( d.  1178 ). His maternal grandmother was Agrafena of Kiev, daughter of Rostislav I of Kiev . In 1236, Alexander was appointed by the Novgorodians to become their prince ( knyaz ), where he had already served as his father's governor in Novgorod. In 1237, the Swedes received papal authorization to launch a crusade , and in 1240, new campaigns began in

1716-468: The shores of Lake Päijänne . The Southern borders of the province roughly follow the Salpausselkä ridge. The Southern parts of the province consist of plains intermixed with fields and forests. Towards the north, the land gradually rises and becomes more hilly. At the same time, the proportion of cultivated land decreases, and forest and heath become increasingly dominant. The northern boundary of Tavastia

1760-511: The will of God, prince Alexander was born from the charitable, people-loving, and meek the Great Prince Yaroslav, and his mother was Theodosia. As it was told by the prophet Isaiah : 'Thus sayeth the Lord: I appoint the princes because they are sacred and I direct them.' ...He was taller than others and his voice reached the people as a trumpet, and his face was like the face of Joseph , whom

1804-454: Was Prince of Novgorod (1236–1240; 1241–1256; 1258–1259), Grand Prince of Kiev (1246–1263) and Grand Prince of Vladimir (1252–1263). Commonly regarded as a key figure in medieval Russian history, Alexander was a grandson of Vsevolod the Big Nest and rose to legendary status on account of his military victories over Swedish invaders, specifically the Battle of the Neva and the Battle on

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1848-561: Was declared the main hero of Russia's history by popular vote, as reported by the Kommersant newspaper. In December 2008, he was voted the greatest Russian in the Name of Russia television poll. During the 2021 Moscow Victory Day Parade, a small historical segment of the parade featured Russian soldiers dressed in historical M1945 Red Army uniforms carrying out the Soviet combat banners which received

1892-507: Was divided between the administrative provinces of Southern Finland and Western Finland . However, these provinces have been abolished, and Tavastia is now divided among five regions of Finland : mainly Tavastia Proper (Kanta-Häme), Päijänne Tavastia and Central Finland with smaller parts in Pirkanmaa and Kymenlaakso . Tavastia is the Latin name for the Tavastia Proper. Today the area

1936-719: Was no doubt motivated by his distrust of the West, which he regarded as a greater threat to Orthodox Russia than the Golden Horde". On 14 November 1263, while returning from Sarai on one of his frequent visits to the Horde, Alexander died in the town of Gorodets -on-the- Volga . On 23 November 1263, he was buried in the church of the Monastery of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God in Vladimir . From

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