The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-10
CHRIST RISES FOR
RUSSIANS ANEW
Ardent Worsh:pers Fill Cathe-
draIs and ChapeIs at
Midnight.

Russian church and the Russian peo-
pie at midnight celebrated the resur-
rection of the Savior. For dramatic
effect this Russian Easter celebration
is uneQualed. For this one night the
spirit of genuine democracy reigns in
autocratic Russia. Upon the acclaim
ing Of the rising of the Christ the great
white car salutes with a kiss the
sentry posted at the palace door and
the highest dignitary and the lowest
mujik exchange joyful greetings with
equal freedom in honor of the great
religious festival. Russia's capital was
decorated and Illuminated. From every
building hung the national colors and
IN every window burned a candle,
privilege permitted only on this red let
ter night of the Russian calendar.
The most popular places of the cele-
bration of the event were Peter the
Greats little house across the NeVa,
where reposes the il1on which, accord
ing to Russian legends, saved the day
at POltava; the cathedral of Our Lady
Of Kasan, who helped drive the Poles
back from Moscow, where are preserv-
ed Napoleonic eagles and tattered
French battle flags, and the famous
cathedral of st. Isaac, where are de-
posted ikons world renowned for their
priceless memories.
But it was in the chapel of the Win
ter palace, which was attended by the
car, who is the head of the church as
we'll as of the state. that the real
interest centered. Although the spec
tacle was beyond the reach of the null
titude, each Individual felt a personal
connection Herewith, knowing that the
cars own words signaled over the city
would proclaim the glad tidings.
Stately Magnifcence.
The scene at the palace was one of
stately magnif1cence. The ceremony
was carried out in accordance with
the strictest formalities. The Russian
court, the nobility, councillors, minis
tiers Of the empire, all the high digni-
tarieS of state and officers of the
army and navy came by imperial COM
mand and were ranged about the walls
OF long succession of salons.
This morning at 4 o'clock in all the
orthodox churches occurred the cere-
mOny of the burial of Christ. Preceded
by the clergy bearing lanterns and sill
yer crosses representing the crucifixiun
and carried on their shoulders, the
bishops and deacons passed around the
outside of the churches, followed by a
long funeral procession, after which the
crosses were borne inside and were
deposited in the SepulchreS.
During the day there were no serv-
ices in the churches, which remained
completely dark save for a few stray,
lighted candles. Nevertheless they
were constantly filed with people
many Of them Frustrated in prayer
All the papers express the hope that
the sound of the church bells at Eas-
terrible be not broken by the booming
OF guns at Port Arthur. The Listok
says:
Let US hope that the God of peace
viii soften the hearts of our foes at
least on Easter morning"
Women GorgeousIy Alfred.
The mult-colored uniforms. the
dresses of the court ladies and the dec
orations made a brilliant picture. In
the marble concert hall, which was
hooded with light, were gathered the
maids Of honor of the czarina, dressed
IN sarafans of brightest hued velvet,
kokOshniks, resembling tiaras. ablaze
with gems, and curtains Of gold en-
broidery. The doors leading to the
Imperial apartments were guarded bv
the cars Mamelukes and Arab foot
ment, their swarthy faces half hidden
by their fantastic head dress. At 11.3O
second gun doomed from the fortress
OF st refer and st. Paul on the oppo-
site side Of the Neva
Within the church the service was
proceeding. Behind the ikonastas is
Which concealed the holy sepuIchre
from all eyes the mystery took place.
Ihen the court chaplain approached
the golden gates. the doors flew open
and the winding sheet was lifted. The
tomb was empty. Turning as Christ's
disciples did, the clergy, with the ban
ners or the church aloft, passed to the
door seeking the vanished Savior, As
they reached the entrance the cars
Arabs threw wide the portals, reveal
Ing the imperial procession. Stimuli
IT0aT1 al oI,o
and boys began to chant. The process
sion moved into the chapel, the clergy
retreattng to the high altar as it adj
Vanced. The members Of the imperial
Family walked arm in arm in the or
DER OF their rank, which disregarded
the ties of matrimony.
The car wore the uniform of the
foot guards, with the blue ribbon of the
Order of st. Andrew on his breast.
He escorted his mother, who was ar
rayed In white. The czarina in white,
leaned on the arm of the heir appar-
ent' At the head Of the apse, before
the altar formed of malachite Iapis
lazult and jasper, inlaid with gold and
Jewels, the imperial procession halted,
the court chaplain, Yangsheff, in re-
sonant tones, announced: Christ is
risen"
Christ is risen, indeed" replied the
car.
Song, Rocket and Cannon.
AS these words were pronounced the
choir began to sing. Outside a rocket
shot into the sky, the cannon at the
fortress roared and all the bells in the
city began to ring. At the same time
the churches, which had been darken-
ed, were Illuminated and huge torches
flared up from the four angles of the
Cathedral Of St. Isaac. In the streets
below every window there was a candle
lighted and every head was barred.
Then followed scenes of rejoicing. Men
ana women, irrespective of class. en-
braced and kissed each other before
returning home to the Easter feast.
Similar rejoicing occurred at the pal
ace. After paschal hymns and mass
had been sung the car embraced first
the czarina, then her mother and then
the other members of the imperial
family, kissing each three times and
exchanging the salutation: Christ Is
risen. He is risen, indeed" The con-
clusion of the service was marked NV
the firing Of 120 guns from the fort
ress.
AS the czar left the chapel he stop
ped to greet the sentinels at the door
kissing them each on the cheek, the
soldiers responding reverently to their
sovereign's greeting. Through each
hall the car passed, repeating the
salutations, taking care to address the
guards who ragnOndnd ,1razo-,+