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MOSCOW, September 11 – RIA Novosti. A final decision on the date of the burial of the remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria Romanov yet. Interdepartmental Working Group on matters relating to the investigation and disposal are in the State Archives of the Russian Federation remains of the previously suggested as a possible date of October 18, supported by the majority. However, according to press secretary of Prime Minister Natalia Timakova, clarity on the date of disposal will appear after further consultations, including with the Russian Orthodox Church.
In the Russian Orthodox Church, in particular, before talking about the feasibility of additional examinations of the remains. With ROC solidarity and the Russian Imperial House.
The date is not chosen
The final decision on the date of disposal are in the State Archives of the remains of Crown Prince Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria Romanov has not accepted “, – he told RIA Novosti Timakov.
A spokesman for Prime Minister stressed that the issue will be finalized after further consultation, including with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Earlier, an interdepartmental working group on issues related to exploration and disposal are in the State Archives of the Russian Federation remains of Crown Prince Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria Romanov offered to bury them in the Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg on October 18.
Authentication
Chairman of the Department for Relations Church and Society of the St. Petersburg diocese Archpriest Alexander Pelin told RIA Novosti that the question of burial remains within the competence of the relevant government commission. However, he added, need to be sure that it is really the remains of the children of Nicholas II.
“Any remains, whatever they may be – under the law of these remains should first of all take care of relatives. If there is a state government committee, it should be addressed at the government level; if a decision on the reburial, directed, say, a formal letter, an appeal, then we will support that decision. How can we not support the legitimate right of people to be repose “- said Pelin.
He added that the issue is” that need to be convinced that it is really the remains of the very people we are talking about “.” As far as convincingly proved that the remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Princess Maria? I understand that the experts’ opinions are divided on this issue, “- said the priest.
The genetic examination confirmed the authenticity of the remains, but the church and the Russian Imperial House did not consider the results of studies sufficient to recognize these remains authentic. “In connection with the treatment of the Russian Orthodox Church to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation State Organization” Russian Center for Forensic Medicine “Russian Ministry of Health, the Institute of General Genetics, named after NI Vavilov Institute requested to submit proposals for additional research, “- said the press service of the Cabinet.
Also, with reference to the expert noted that in the case of the need to resolve this or that historical issues possible additional genetic analysis of samples of bone the remains of graves and analysis of samples of the next of kin.
can be no doubt
Head of the Laboratory of the Institute of General Genetics, Vavilov Institute Yevgeny Rogayev told reporters that he had full confidence in the authenticity of the remains of the Romanov family – already buried in the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Crown Prince Alexei and Princess Maria, who still kept in the State archive. According to him, the ROC was a question of genetic examination, which was carried out in 1990, but in respect of studies which were carried out in 2007- 2008, no doubt expressed.
“Our analyzes did not contradict the first examination”, – said the horns. He added that it is possible to spend to do some genetic testing to solve some historical questions.
The head of the State Archive of the Russian Federation Sergey Mironenko told reporters in Moscow on Friday that the Russian Orthodox Church is ready to change its position on the authenticity of the remains of the king. Previously the ROC doubt their identity. “If there are some conditions that are announced Father Vsevolod Chaplin, there will be progress in the position of the Russian Orthodox Church. This is the number of genetic expertise,” – he said.
The final decision – for the government
The head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society, Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, a part of the group on this issue, said that the final decision on the burial of the putative remains of the children of the royal family will be for the Government of the Russian Federation.
“This decision majority of the group. However, the final decision belongs to the state authorities. At the same time it was said that in connection with the treatment of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, the Russian Center of Forensic Medicine Russian Ministry of Health requested to submit a proposal for further research, “- said Chaplin, part of the working group.
According to him, the experts pointed out that in case of need “possible additional genetic analysis of samples of skeletal remains.” “It is proposed to compare the genetic data of these remains with samples of the closest relatives of the Romanovs. It is necessary to ensure a situation in which the maximum number of qualified scientists would compare the samples,” – said Chaplin. “It is very important that all possible new examinations were held,” – said the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church.
As recalled by a priest, on the history of the murder of the royal family and “what was done with their bodies,” there are a lot of different versions . The head of the Synodal Department considers it necessary “as openly, honestly, with the participation of all stakeholders,” including representatives of the Church, to make sure that there really is “the relationship between the indisputable remains of representatives of the Romanov dynasty and those remains that are now the subject consideration “.
The House of Romanov in solidarity with the Russian Orthodox Church
Director of the Office of the House of Romanov, Alexander Sunsets considers it necessary to answer the questions that were raised even by His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II.
“The Russian Imperial House, through their representatives completely in solidarity with the Church. We must understand that the world is no more interested in the fact that the remains proved to be true, than the church and the Imperial House. For the church is another shrine, for us it is also the remains of blood relatives, “- said the director of the Office of the House of Romanov, Alexander Sunsets.
” We are talking about the relics of canonized saints, if it is really the remains of the royal martyrs, they should render appropriate reverence. If the church is not sure what it might, she can not deceive the believers “- he said.
Reconciliation Russian World
According to the executive secretary of the Russian Historical Society (RIO) Andrei Petrov, burial of the remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria Romanov Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, it would be logical, because there are buried other members of the royal family.
“For a long time coming discussions on the need to ensure that the remains were removed from the archive, and were buried with the rest of the relatives. But Nicholas II, his spouse, the other sister of Prince and Grand Duchess are buried in the Peter and Paul Cathedral, so it is the most logical place, “- said Petrov. According to him, representatives of the RIO are involved in the work of the interdepartmental group.
” I I think that this reburial will promote civil reconciliation and unification of the Russian world. This is especially important, given that in 2017 we will together celebrate the centenary of the Russian Revolution, “- said Petrov.
Earlier, Director of the State Archive of the Russian Federation Sergey Mironenko, who is also a member of the Russian Historical Society, told RIA Novosti that does not doubt the authenticity of the remains found. The head Rosarkhiv Andrei Artizov stressed the need to “put an end” in this case. According to the canons of Christian morality and human morality is to be completed, said Artizov.
To the ceremony all set
The vice-governor of St. Petersburg, Vladimir Kirillov, after a meeting of the working group reported that the ceremony of the burial of the remains has invited 80 descendants of the royal family, representatives of different branches of the Romanov dynasty. It is planned to invite up to 200 guests.
According to Kirillov, head of the working group, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Prikhodko will make a report on the work of the group to the Russian leadership, and the date – October 18 – can be supported. The Russian Orthodox Church is not against the date of burial, he said.
The vice-governor said that the Government of St. Petersburg has developed the ceremony all the activities. “This event is a national scale. The Government of St. Petersburg has developed the ceremony of all activities related to the disposal of”, – said Kirill. He added that the supposed ark containing the remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Princess Maria will be in a church in Moscow, then spetsbortom they will be delivered to St. Petersburg, where they were met by guard of honor.
According to the vice -gubernatora, when buried in the Peter and Paul Fortress are met all the necessary rituals, including the Orthodox church service. “St. Petersburg is ready for the ceremony. Financing is defined as from the budgets of the Government of the Russian Federation and St. Petersburg. Burial place – Peter and Paul Fortress” – he said.
“The preparatory work it carried out. Disclosed and burial of the royal family. I reported on the working group that the burial is in a satisfactory condition. there is a place for the ark. Expand grave crypts do not have to, “- Kirill said.
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