MONUMENTS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE RUSSIAN PROVINCE (BY THE MATERIALS OF PERM EPARCHY)
In the article facts of unveiling monuments dedicated to fellow countrymen, who died at the front during the First World War, within the territory of Perm eparchy are considered. Documentary sources allow analyzing the procedure of unveiling a monument-symbol. The ceremony was standard, connected with Christian symbolism and it was characterized by mass character and solemnity of the ceremonial side. The author emphasizes a special role of the eparchial clergy in the event line - from the idea of creation, collection of funds until the moment of consecration of a monument and planned annual religious ceremonies.