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Dec 9, 2014 · The holy and right-believing Prince Saint Stephen the Great (Romanian: Dreptcredinciosul Voievod Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfânt) was ruler of Moldova (in modern-day Romania) from 1457 to 1504. He was a great statesman and military tactician as well as being a devout Orthodox Christian.
Stephen I of Moldavia (Moldavian: Ştefan I; 1364 – 1399) was Prince of Moldavia from 1394 to 1399. He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Roman I and succeeded by his brother Iuga(Yuri) whom he associated to the throne in 1399 when he fell ill.
In 1462, Stephen underscored his wish for good relations with the Ottoman Empire, expelling from Moldavia the Franciscans, who were agitating for a united church and a crusade. Stephen continued to pay the yearly tribute to the Ottoman Empire initiated by his predecessor.
May 30, 2019 · Stephen the Great is famous for building and influencing the construction of dozens of monasteries and churches over Moldavia (allegedly, he founded a religious building after each important military victory and Stephen was greatly victorious).
Saint Stephen the Great. Commemorated on July 2. Troparion & Kontakion. Saint Stephen succeeded his father, Prince Bogdan II, as Prince of Moldavia on April 12, 1457 soon after the latter was murdered. He defended his country against the Turks, and he also built many churches and monasteries.
Jul 2, 2018 · Stephen the Great obeyed him and defended the Church of Christ and the Moldavian land with great courage for nearly half a century after the fall of Byzantium. He won forty-seven battles and built forty-eight churches.
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May 31, 2019 · Moldovita Monastery is one of eight vividly painted houses of worship commissioned by Stephen the Great in the 15th century.
