St Philip of Moscow to Ivan the Terrible: At this altar we are offering a pure and bloodless sacrifice for men's salvation. Outside this holy temple the blood of Christians is being shed. God rejects him who does not love the neighbor. I have to tell you this though I die for it.
Conversation
Q: Is there anything that Ivan the Terrible could do that would endanger your support?
: No. I can't imagine him doing anything that's not best for the country.
