Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin
105 Jefferson Davis Blvd. Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2873  or (800) 580-8765

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The actual name is : Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin on-the-Nerl.  Built in 1165, by order of a local prince when the people fought a battle here to defeat the Mongol   horde from the east. It is in a vast field on the river Nerl near present day Vladimir.

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                walk to church                  reflection in  pool
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                    circa 1165