The Passion Bearer, Nicholas II

[benedictine]

So I just got an icon of Nicholas II, The Passion Bearer, for a graduation present. Can anyone tell me anything about him? I know he was a czar but not much else. And When's his feast?

[Torah613]

July 17th old calander, July 4th New Calander.

He was the last Tsar of Russia, and as such was the God appointed ruler of the people. He was killed by the Bolsheviks because of this along with his wife and children, who are also considered Saints in the Orthodox Church.

We recently had a thread on Tsar-Martyr Nicholas II. let me look for it, and I will give you link.

here it is:
http://www.christianforums.com/t2972726-nicholas-ii.html

[Matrona]

You are very fortunate to have an icon of the Tsar-Martyr. He and his family are very powerful intercessors before the throne of God.