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February 23, 2014 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of Patriarch Alexy II. His life combined three eras - pre-Soviet, Soviet and post-Soviet. And each was reflected in his character, in his attitude to people and to his service. He was born in bourgeois Estonia, where his parents were forced to emigrate. In his family, he received his first lessons in sacrifice and mercy, love for the Church and worship, nobility and firmness. Year of release: 2014 Genre: Documentary Director: Natalia Yemelyanova