Akathist to the righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov

“Life - to the Motherland, Soul - God” - these words are as fully characterized by the life and acts of the Admiral of the Russian Fleet Feodor Ushakov. The personality of the great Russian fleet of the Church came together and the valor of the Orthodox army. Admiral Ushakov did not lose a single ship in battles, not a single subordinate was captured. He won in five major sea battles and did not suffer a single defeat. Like Generalissimo Suvorov, Ushakov became a symbol of the invincible power of the Russian army.

, having resigned, F.F. Ushakov settled near the Sanaksarsky monastery. Being the nephew of the famous Sanaxary elder Theodore, the admiral of the last years of his life was a frequent pilgrim in this monastery, for a long time he remained in him, strictly attending all monastery services. He was engaged in charity and helped disadvantaged.

In our difficult time, the life of Theodore Ushakov is an inspiring example of military valor and Christian mercy, strict commitment to the church, righteous life and zealous service to the Fatherland.

in 2001 in 2001 The valiant admiral was ranked as the saints as the righteous warrior Theodore Ushakov.