The workers scrambled up the side of the Epiphany Cathedrals domed spire, welding torches and bronze sheets in hand. When they arrived at the peak, they quickly affixed the sheets to the back of the cross topping the dome, welded them in place, and gave them a firm shake to make sure they stayed in place. When they came back down, It was clear what they had done: they affixed a swastika to the back of the cross. And while the welders worked on top of the church, a similar commotion happened just outside the front door.
"You cannot do this!" cried Father Nikodim, "you would not dare burn images of Apostles and prophets."
We are not burning images of Apostles and prophets," replied a Shturmoviki, we are burning images of Paul the Jew and Moses the Jew. Tell me, Father, are you a Rabbi?"
"N-no," the old man stuttered.
"Is this a synagogue?"
"What does this-"
"Then you should not be keeping images of Jews in your church!" He marched away with the icons in hand, and Father Nikodim went back Inside the church, not bearing to look at the sight of the artwork being tossed in the bonfire.
"One man cannot serve two masters."
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The Eternal Regency of Holy Russia
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