Nicholas of Japan: Biography, Facts and Career
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Nicholas of Japan (Russian: Николай Японский), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Archbishop of Japan, born Ivan Dmitrovich Kasatkin (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Касаткин; 13 August [O.S. 1 August] 1836 – 16 February 1912) was a Russian Orthodox priest, monk, and bishop. He introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church to Japan. The Orthodox cathedral of Tokyo (metropolitan diocese of Japan), Tokyo Resurrection Cathedral, was informally named after him as Nikorai-do, first by the local community, and today nationwide, in remembrance of his work.
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- Full name: Nicholas of Japan
- Born: 1836-08-13
- Nationality: Russian Empire
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q220115
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Who is Nicholas of Japan?
Nicholas of Japan (Russian: Николай Японский), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Archbishop of Japan, born Ivan Dmitrovich Kasatkin (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Касаткин; 13 August [O.S.
What nationality is Nicholas of Japan?
Nicholas of Japan is Russian Empire.
When was Nicholas of Japan born?
Nicholas of Japan was born on 1836-08-13.
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