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| Weberine, also known as 5,6,7,8-tetramethoxy-2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, is a tetrahydroisoquinoline and cyclized phenethylamine alkaloid found in Pachycereus pringlei and other cacti. |
Weberine | See also | See also
Substituted tetrahydroisoquinoline
2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxyphenethylamine
Pachycereus pringlei § Constituents and biological effects |
Weberine | References | References |
Weberine | External links | External links
Weberine - Isomer Design
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Category:Methyl compounds
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Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | Short description | The papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II took place on 22 October 1978. This inauguration was unique for being the second one in 1978 after the sudden death of Pope John Paul I one month prior. Representatives from many countries and denominations were present, including King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium and King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophie of Spain. |
Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | Preparation | Preparation
thumb|Pope John Paul II
In line with Pope John Paul II's predecessor, he chose not to be crowned with the papal tiara, but a miter instead. Therefore, it was called an inauguration and not a coronation. Instead of being held in the evening like John Paul I, he chose to have his inauguration in the evening.
The evening prior to the ceremony, Pope John Paul II met with representatives of the Anglican, Presbyterian, and Armenian Protestant churches, as well as representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. |
Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | Ceremony | Ceremony
left|thumb|Imposition of the pontifical pallium to John Paul II during his inauguration Mass
The ceremony began in the evening with prayers at Saint Peter's tomb underneath the baldachin of the high altar of St. Peter's basilica. A procession went to St. Peter's Square where Cardinal Pericle Felici placed the pallium on the shoulders of the pontiff. Each cardinal then came forward individually to vow obedience and kiss the pope's ring. John Paul II stood up as the Polish prelate, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński stopped him from kissing the ring, and embraced him.
The primary language of the Mass was Latin. The pope gave his homily in Latin and asked for support of all Christians worldwide as well as thanking the crowd for coming to the inauguration. He famously said the words "Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ… Christ knows ‘what is in man.’ He alone knows it." Referring to coronation with the papal tiara, he said: "This is not the time to return to a ceremony and an object considered, wrongly, to be a symbol of the temporal power of the Popes." Many credit him for laying down that a solemn ceremony for the inauguration should take place and not an elaborate coronation, all modern popes have followed in his decision.
At the end of the ceremony, the pope gave the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing. |
Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | Attendees | Attendees
Around hundreds of thousands of people were in attendance in St. Peter's Square. King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium and King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophie of Spain were in attendance as well as Grand Duke John and Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, and Princess Gina of Liechtenstein.
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Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | References | References
Category:Pope John Paul II
Category:1978 in Italy
Category:1978 in Christianity
Category:Papal inaugurations |
Papal inauguration of Pope John Paul II | Table of Content | Short description, Preparation, Ceremony, Attendees, References |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | Infobox church
| Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb () is a Catholic parish church located in the neighbourhood Travno of Zagreb, Croatia. |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | History | History
The parish church was built in 2006 and 2007, and on 16th of September, 2007, it was consecrated by the Archbishop of Zagreb, Cardinal Josip Bozanić. |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | Architecture | Architecture
The church was designed by architects Roman Vukoja and Robert Križnjak. The building consists of two basic volumes. The dominant volume is the main church hall, while the smaller volume on the west side is used as the rectory. Both volumes are connected by an open plateau, and the basement contains the church's service and auxiliary spaces, including halls for film screenings, seminars and lectures. When designing, the architects paid special attention to the urban integration of the church into the matrix of the Travno settlement, making it a key element that marks the beginning and end of the settlement's large green area.
The project of the Church of St. Luke the Evangelist was included in the final selection of the five most beautiful religious buildings in the world in the Building of the Year 2010 competition, organized by the renowned magazine ArchDaily. |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | Gallery | Gallery |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | References | References |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | External links | External links
Category:Churches in Zagreb
Category:Roman Catholic churches completed in 2007 |
Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Zagreb | Table of Content | Infobox church
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File:Boundary video game logo.png | Summary | Summary |
File:Boundary video game logo.png | Licensing | Licensing |
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Heaven, My Home | Short description | Heaven, My Home is a 2019 novel by Attica Locke. It is a sequel to Bluebird, Bluebird (2017), part of the Highway 59 series. |
Heaven, My Home | Plot summary | Plot summary
Texas Ranger Darren Matthews is sent to the town of Jefferson on the Texas side of Caddo Lake to investigate the disappearance of an imprisoned white supremacist's son. |
Heaven, My Home | Reception | Reception
The novel received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. Several critics praised the detailed and compelling portrayal of East Texas, and complex moral dilemmas faced by the characters. It was named a Publishers Weekly Pick of the Week and was named one of the best crime novels of the year by The New York Times. |
Heaven, My Home | References | References
Category:2019 novels
Category:Novels set in Texas
Category:Southern noir novels |
Heaven, My Home | Table of Content | Short description, Plot summary, Reception, References |
Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | AfC submission | Thalberg is a district of the town of Bad Liebenwerda in the Elbe-Elster district of Brandenburg, located approximately six kilometres northeast of the town in the Niederlausitzer Heidelandschaft Nature Park.
Until 1993, Thalberg was an independent municipality in the district of Bad Liebenwerda. The officially designated residential area of Knissen belongs to Thalberg. |
Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | History | History
The first documented mention of Thalberg dates to 1235. At that time, Thalberg likely belonged to Harigsburg near Zeischa. Knissen is mentioned in 1243 as daz dorff knuessyn.
Until the Reformation, the pilgrimage route (Pilarum) between Knissen and held particular significance. Pilgrims from Brandenburg travelled along it to Liebenwerda to visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. After 1980, the section of the pilgrimage route between the former Goldfisch restaurant in Knissen (last used as part of the Elsterwerda doll factory, now a workshop) and Thalberger Schulstraße was ploughed up.
Around 1530, the (Großer Teich, Kleiner Teich, Pfuhlteich) were created through corvée labour. They are still used for fish farming today.
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Thalberg later fell victim to power struggles between supporters of the Dobrilugk monastery and the Ileburgers and their followers, lying desolate at least since the Thirty Years' War, during which places such as Theisa were plundered and burned.
In 1785, Thalberg was repopulated as a colony from Theisa, but apart from the village itself, it no longer had farmland. The magistrate Schulze from Liebenwerda, who founded the village, had 16 houses built on his manor in Theisa and settled over 40 families on the wasteland. In 1787, the ponds were leased to Maasdorf for nine years. In 1796, they were sold privately for the first time and later named Mittelhäuser Teiche after one of their owners. In 1835, Thalberg had 34 houses with 215 inhabitants, 19 cattle, 27 goats, and 6 pigs. From 1875, Knissen belonged to Maasdorf.
The sports club Wacker 21 was founded in 1921. The Thalberg war memorial was inaugurated in 1929. In 1936, Thalberg was reassigned to Knissen and its farmland, regaining its municipal boundaries and becoming an independent municipality.
Ten men from Thalberg and 17 from Knissen died in the First World War, and 27 people from both districts died in the Second World War.
The LPG Type 1 was founded in 1952. The cultural centre and municipal office were built between 1960 and 1961. The school and sports hall were constructed and inaugurated in 1963.
On 6 December 1993, Thalberg was incorporated into the town of Bad Liebenwerda.
The Thalberger bell tower was inaugurated in 2005. The school (most recently a secondary school) closed in 2006, and its buildings have remained vacant ever since, with no solution in sight. |
Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | Festivals and events | Festivals and events
The annual highlight is the Thalberg Horse and Farmers' Market, held every August. The first series took place from 1984 to 1987. After 1987, authorities prohibited the continuation of the event series without providing public reasons. A revival was only possible after the end of the GDR. Since the turn of the millennium, the Horse and Farmers' Market has faced declining interest from exhibitors and visitors. |
Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | References | References |
Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | Bibliography | Bibliography
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Draft:Thalberg (Bad Liebenwerda) | Table of Content | AfC submission, History, Festivals and events, References, Bibliography |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | AFC submission |
Sugar Run Mountain is a summit in Giles County, Virginia, located in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. It has an elevation of 4,088 feet (1,246 m) and a prominence of 1,675 feet (511 m), making it one of the more prominent peaks in the state of Virginia. The mountain lies within the Jefferson National Forest and is traversed by the Appalachian Trail. |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | Geography | Geography
Sugar Run Mountain is situated in southwestern Virginia near the town of Pearisburg. It is part of the Ridge-and-Valley Province of the Appalachian Mountains and lies at approximately 37.2476°N latitude and 80.8540°W longitude. The area is largely forested and forms part of the larger Angels Rest Cluster, which is known for its ecological diversity. |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | Hiking and Recreation | Hiking and Recreation
The mountain can be accessed via a challenging 10.8-mile (17.4 km) loop hike that incorporates the Appalachian Trail and the Ribble Trail. Key features along the trail include:
Wapiti Shelter – A lean-to style shelter along the Appalachian Trail.
High-Elevation Pond – A small pond near the summit area, surrounded by hardwood forest.
Dismal Creek – A scenic stream crossing along the Ribble Trail.
Summit Overlook – A rock outcrop near the summit offering expansive views of Wilburn Valley to the northeast.
The loop features over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and is popular with experienced hikers due to its remote setting and scenic variety. |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | Conservation | Conservation
Sugar Run Mountain is located within Jefferson National Forest, and much of its natural habitat is protected under U.S. Forest Service management. The area is home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna and is included in the Angels Rest Cluster, a designated area for conservation and recreation. |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | See Also | See Also
Appalachian Trail
Jefferson National Forest
List of mountains in Virginia |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | References | References |
Draft:Sugar Run Mountain | Table of Content | AFC submission, Geography, Hiking and Recreation, Conservation, See Also, References |
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File:Atomicrops cover.png | Summary | Summary |
File:Atomicrops cover.png | Licensing | Licensing |
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Enex Technologies | [[:Enex Technologies]] | :Enex Technologies
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Fails WP:NCORP, repeatedely declined at draft. Fail of WP:CORPDEPTH, WP:ORGIND, WP:SIRS. scope_creepTalk 19:16, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
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Delete. Fails WP:NCORP. Madeleine (talk) 21:44, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete Does not meet NCORP due to lack of in-depth, independent articles. Example of WP:REFBOMB as many of these sources are not about the company but refrigerants it uses that have existed for a while. Anonrfjwhuikdzz (talk) 00:04, 21 May 2025 (UTC) |
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Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | Infobox government agency
| The New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) is a state-operated housing database maintained by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). It provides listings of rental and for-sale housing units across New Jersey and includes information on affordability, accessibility, and eligibility criteria. |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | History | History
The NJHRC was created in 2005 by NJHMFA in partnership with Socialserve.com, a nonprofit housing data provider. It was designed to serve as a centralized source of housing information for residents seeking affordable or accessible housing in the state.
In July 2020, New Jersey enacted legislation (P.L.2020, c.51) requiring that all income-restricted affordable housing units be listed on NJHRC. The law applies to municipalities and developers and mandates public access to such listings. |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | Services | Services
The NJHRC platform includes:
Rental Listings – Includes properties filtered by location, price, number of bedrooms, accessibility features, and housing voucher acceptance.
For-Sale Listings – Contains affordable homeownership opportunities, including eligibility requirements and contact information.
Accessible and Special Needs Housing – Offers filters for features such as no-step entries and roll-in showers.
Emergency Housing – Used in coordination with state and federal disaster response, including during Hurricane Sandy and the 2015 Avalon Apartment Fire.
Informational Resources – Includes housing-related guides on tenant rights, eviction, and fair housing laws. |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | Usage | Usage
Since its launch, NJHRC has conducted millions of housing searches. It has been used in multiple disaster recovery efforts to support housing placement for displaced residents. |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | References | References |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | External links | External links
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency |
Draft:New Jersey Housing Resource Center | Table of Content | Infobox government agency
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Military Police of Russia | # | redirect Military Police (Russia) |
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Category:Soccer players in Maine by club | Portal | Soccer players in Maine by team.
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File:Night Shift 2023 poster.jpg | Licensing | Licensing |
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Draft:Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical | AfC submission/draft | Apple TV+ announces "Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical," new original Peanuts special premiering globally July 18, 2025 |
Draft:Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical | Table of Content | AfC submission/draft |
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Felix Shpilman | [[:Felix Shpilman]] | :Felix Shpilman
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absolutely none of the sources are in depth coverage of Shpilman and I can find nothing better about them elsewhere. Might be suitable for a redirect to Emerging Travel Group but certainly there is no notability otherwise, as it's all press releases and passing mentions. COOLIDICAE🕶 19:19, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
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New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency | Sources exist | The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) is a state government agency in New Jersey dedicated to increasing the availability of affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. It was established in 1983 by the consolidation of the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency and the New Jersey Mortgage Finance Agency into a single organization. NJHMFA operates as an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and is headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey. The agency provides financing for affordable rental housing development and assists first-time homebuyers with low-interest mortgages and down payment assistance programs. |
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency | History | History
NJHMFA was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature known as the "New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983" (P.L.1983, c.530), which took effect on January 17, 1984. The law merged two predecessor agencies – the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency (HFA, established 1967) and the New Jersey Mortgage Finance Agency (MFA, established 1970) – into a single entity, in order to serve as a “strong, unified advocate for housing production, finance and improvement” in the state. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, NJHMFA expanded its financing programs for both rental housing and homeownership, issuing tax-exempt bonds and beginning in 1987 serving as the state’s allocator of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for affordable housing projects. In 2005, the agency began administering the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund, which was created that year with a $200 million bond issue to finance supportive housing for individuals with special needs.
During the late 2000s housing market crisis, NJHMFA implemented foreclosure prevention and mortgage relief initiatives. It provided over $320 million in assistance to more than 8,000 homeowners and offered free housing counseling to help prevent foreclosures in the wake of the 2008 recession. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the agency helped finance the development of thousands of housing units for displaced residents as part of the state’s recovery efforts. In 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to restore funding to the depleted Special Needs Housing Trust Fund by dedicating $20 million annually from real estate transfer fees, ensuring the continuation of NJHMFA’s supportive housing programs for special needs populations. The agency marked its 40th anniversary in 2024, by which time its programs had assisted hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents through various housing initiatives. |
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency | Programs and initiatives | Programs and initiatives
Multifamily housing finance: NJHMFA is a primary financier of affordable rental housing in New Jersey. It issues taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds and allocates federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable apartments. Since its inception, the agency has financed over 70,000 rental units statewide, the majority of which are affordable to low- and moderate-income households. NJHMFA’s administration of the LIHTC program has leveraged private investment for affordable housing development; as of 2024, the agency oversaw over $1.3 billion annually in multifamily housing production through its financing programs. In addition, NJHMFA offers programs targeting community redevelopment and specialized housing needs, such as supportive housing for people with disabilities or special needs (funded via the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund).
Homeownership programs: The agency provides low-interest mortgages and other assistance to encourage homeownership among first-time buyers and low- and moderate-income households. NJHMFA’s single-family loan programs offer 30-year fixed-rate mortgages through participating lenders, often combined with down payment and closing cost assistance. The flagship Down Payment Assistance Program provides eligible first-time homebuyers with up to $15,000 as an interest-free, forgivable second loan to help cover upfront costs. In 2023, NJHMFA introduced a First-Generation Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, offering an additional $7,000 in forgivable assistance to first-time buyers whose parents or guardians have never owned a home, bringing the total possible aid to $22,000 for those qualified. Beyond first-time buyer programs, NJHMFA also administers specialized mortgage initiatives such as the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System Mortgage Program, which provides favorable home loans to active members of law enforcement and firefighting through the investment of state pension funds.
New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC): Operated by NJHMFA, the New Jersey Housing Resource Center is an online platform designed to help New Jersey residents locate affordable housing options across the state. The NJHRC connects renters, homeowners, developers, and housing providers with up-to-date listings of available rental units, homes for sale, and accessible housing opportunities. It also provides information on emergency housing programs and disaster recovery housing availability. The NJHRC is particularly valuable for low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and households affected by natural disasters seeking temporary or permanent housing solutions.
Foreclosure prevention and housing stability: NJHMFA plays a role in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure during economic downturns. After the 2008 financial crisis, the agency used federal and state funds (such as the Hardest Hit Fund program, known in New Jersey as HomeKeeper) to assist homeowners in default or at risk of foreclosure. NJHMFA provided emergency mortgage relief and counseling services, which benefited over 8,000 families statewide in the post-2008 period. More recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency launched the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program in 2021 to help households behind on their mortgages. The ERMA program delivered more than $150 million in relief payments to approximately 5,000 New Jersey homeowners, preventing foreclosures and housing instability during the pandemic. |
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency | Organization and leadership | Organization and leadership
NJHMFA is structured as an independent authority “in, but not of” the Department of Community Affairs. It is governed by a board of directors with nine members. The DCA Commissioner serves ex officio as the chair of the NJHMFA board, alongside four other state officials (the State Treasurer, Attorney General, Commissioner of Human Services, and Commissioner of Banking and Insurance) who serve as ex officio members. The remaining four board seats are filled by public members appointed by the Governor with State Senate consent, each bringing expertise in housing, finance, or community development.
Day-to-day management of the agency is led by an Executive Director, who is appointed by the board. The current Executive Director is Melanie R. Walter, who assumed the role in January 2021. Walter succeeded Charles Richman, who served from 2018 to 2020. Previous executive directors include Anthony L. Marchetta, who served from 2010 to 2017. |
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency | References | References
Category:State agencies of New Jersey
Category:State housing finance agencies of the United States
Category:Government agencies established in 1984
Category:Housing in New Jersey |
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Elidion Mara | [[:Elidion Mara]] | :Elidion Mara
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I believe he is not notable at all. Brief career with only 33 minutes played in Albania's highest league. None of the sources are in-depth about him. Geschichte (talk) 19:21, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
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Delete – Fails in WP:GNG. Svartner (talk) 20:24, 20 May 2025 (UTC)
Delete – Poorly-sourced article without IRS SIGCOV. There's no Albanian Wikipedia article too. ⋆｡˚꒰ঌ Clara A. Djalim ໒꒱˚｡⋆ 10:18, 21 May 2025 (UTC) |
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Draft:Ruth Tye McKenzie | AfC submission | Ruth Tye McKenzie (1929-2023) was a visual artist and art supply store owner based in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
She was born in Edmonton and educated at the Banff School of Fine Arts, and lived for some time in Dundas before returning to Thunder Bay. She opened the Painted Turtle Art Shop in 1983, and operated it for 20 years, before selling to new owners. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions, including retrospectives at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in 2003 and 2023.
McKenzie is known for her paintings, etchings, and mixed media works. Favourite subjects included Northern Ontario landscapes, and nudes: she frequently mixed these subjects in a series she termed "Nudescapes." She was a friend of artist Susan Ross and author Sheila Burnford, and was a member of Lakehead Visual Arts, The Thunder Bay Art Gallery, and Definitely Superior Artist Run Centre. |
Draft:Ruth Tye McKenzie | References | References |
Draft:Ruth Tye McKenzie | Table of Content | AfC submission, References |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | AfC submission | Alexei Goloseyevskiy (Russian: , secular name Vladimir Ivanovich Shepelev, Russian: ; born 14 April 1840 in Kyiv, died 11 March 1917 in Kyiv) was an Orthodox saint and monk, venerated by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. As a child, he was entrusted to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, where he became a cleric. For the last 20 years of his life, he resided at the in Kyiv, serving as a confessor and spiritual guide. The Orthodox Church attributes to Alexei the gifts of prophecy, prayer, and confession. |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | Childhood | Childhood
Saint Alexei Shepelev was born on 14 April 1840 in Kyiv to a noble family. His father, Joann Shepelev, served as a captain in the Kyiv arsenal. His mother, Maria Shepeleva, attended the unveiling of the relics of Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh on 7 August 1832, where she met Bishop Antony, who reportedly told her:
Seven years later, Maria gave birth to a boy named Vladimir, who was mute. Joann died when Vladimir was three, leaving Maria to raise him, instilling Christian values and teaching him love for others. She took him to prisons to distribute alms and visited the Kitayevska Hermitage of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, home to the fool for Christ hieromonk Theophil. Theophil's words suggested Vladimir would become a monk. Despite the Russian custom of military families sending children to military schools, Maria received a letter from Saint Petersburg in spring 1852, ordering her to bring Vladimir to the capital for cadet training. Advised by Metropolitan of Kyiv, she responded that her son's muteness prevented military service.
In 1853, Maria and Vladimir were invited to a Vespers service for Pascha at Metropolitan Filaret's domestic church. After the Liturgy, during the kissing of the cross on Filaret's crozier, Filaret addressed Vladimir three times with "Christ is Risen!", to which the boy miraculously responded, "Truly He is Risen!" – his first words. Following this healing, Filaret offered to take Vladimir to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to serve him. On 2 July 1853, the 13-year-old arrived at the lavra. Four days later, Maria died. Filaret took responsibility for Vladimir's education, arranging lessons with professors from the Kyiv Theological Academy and Kyiv University, covering Russian literature, church and Russian history, Scripture, medicine, and likely Latin. Filaret personally guided his moral and ethical upbringing, instructing him to distribute alms to Kyiv's poor during major Orthodox feasts. Vladimir learned prayer from Elder Parthenius.
Vladimir spent winters in the lavra and summers at the with Filaret and Parthenius. In 1855, Parthenius died, and the ailing Filaret suggested Vladimir petition the Lavra's Spiritual Council to become a novice. On 25 February 1856, the council accepted him, assigning him to the typography workshop. Filaret, who died the following year, gave Vladimir a cassock and his blessing. After joining the monastery, Vladimir left Filaret's residence and moved to a cell in the lavra. |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | Life in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra | Life in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
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On 15 April 1857, the Spiritual Council admitted Shepelev as a permanent novice, retaining his typography duties. During his novitiate, relatives urged him to abandon monastic life and marry, but Archimandrite Varlaam's intervention dissuaded them. Before taking perpetual vows, Shepelev pilgrimaged to the tomb of Saint Mitrophan of Voronezh in Voronezh and performed a memorial service at Bishop Antony's grave. In 1872, he was to become a monk. Archimandrite Varlaam, the Lavra's superior, chose the name Filaret (after Shepelev's mentor), but on 13 April 1872 (Maundy Thursday), during the tonsure, he changed it to Alexei. On 12 September 1872, Father Alexei was transferred to the First Nikolaevsky Hospital Monastery.
The hospital monastery, under the Lavra's Spiritual Council, assigned Alexei as a scribe. On 23 November 1873, he was ordained a hierodeacon. On 23 December 1874, he became the sacristan. A silver chalice inscribed "In memory of Hierodeacon Alexei (Shepelev)" was donated by him to the monastery's church. On 6 December 1875, Metropolitan Arsenius ordained him a hieromonk. On 20 August 1879, Alexei was reassigned to the Near Caves of the Lavra, maintaining order at the reliquaries of saints and assisting pilgrims, serving over six years and earning a cross from the Holy Synod. On 7 October 1885, he became sacristan of the Great Church (Cathedral of the Dormition) of the Kyiv Lavra. An incident led to his dismissal: the Stepanova sisters accused him of misappropriating 5,000 rubles entrusted to him. They complained to Archimandrite , the Lavra's superior, and Metropolitan . Receiving no response, they wrote to the Lavra's ecclesiarch, Archimandrite Valentin, who was hostile to Alexei. On 21 September 1887, the Spiritual Council removed Alexei as sacristan. Persistent accusations prompted his transfer to the Spaso-Preobrazhenska Hermitage south of Kyiv on 30 April 1891, where he often reflected on mortality. |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | Goloseevsky Hermitage | Goloseevsky Hermitage
250px|thumb|right|Goloseevsky Hermitage, rebuilt in the 1990sAlexei was confessor to two metropolitans, Joannicius and . In April 1911, he was summoned to Chernihiv to perform last rites for the dying Archbishop Antony. He also administered last rites to Bishop Flavian two days before his death in 1915.
In 1905, Alexei received the Order of Saint Anna III degree. In 1913, Metropolitan Flavian awarded him a pastoral staff, typically reserved for an hegumen or higher, despite Alexei being a hieromonk.
Alexei frequently pilgrimaged to the Nikolaevskaya Hermitage in Chernigov Governorate, visited the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra several times yearly, and revered the icon of Saint Nicholas at Bessarabka (Kyiv's covered market). Late in life, he declined an offer to return to the Lavra as caretaker of the Far Caves. |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | Canonization | Canonization
Veneration of Alexei began immediately after his death. Though the Goloseevsky Hermitage was destroyed under Soviet rule, his grave remained intact. After the fall of communism, Orthodoxy revived in Ukraine. In 1993, the hermitage was rebuilt, and Alexei's remains were moved to its church. On 15 July 1993, during an all-night vigil for Saint Vladimir the Great at the Lavra's Holy Trinity Church, Alexei was canonized. His feast days are 11 March and 21 September.
A portion of Alexei's relics is housed in the Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in Sloboda Oziericka, Smalyavichy district. |
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250px|thumb|right|Konstantin Makovsky, Portrait of Alexander II on His Deathbed (1881), Tretyakov Gallery
The Orthodox Church attributes prophetic gifts to Alexei, citing events from pilgrims' lives and his pastoral work. On 1 March 1881, during elevation, Alexei noticed that the particle for Tsar Alexander II was light brown, unlike the white particles, suggesting it was stained with wine. He interpreted this as a divine warning of danger to the tsar, who was assassinated that day. In 1888, Alexei predicted to parents visiting the hermitage that their two-year-old daughter, Wassa Kowalewa, would become a holy nun persecuted for her faith. She later joined a monastery as Faina.
In 1896, during the unveiling of Saint Theodosius of Chernigov's reliquary, Alexei, tasked with changing the saint's vestments, dreamt of Theodosius requesting liturgical prayers for his parents. When Alexei asked why Theodosius, being saved, did not pray himself, the saint emphasized the power of liturgical prayer. The church cites this to highlight prayers for the dead. Theodosius revealed his parents' names (Nikita and Maria), unknown to the church or folk tradition. Alexei shared this with Metropolitan , who forbade disclosure. Years later, the Vydubychi Monastery's Synodik of the Uglich family recorded Theodosius, then hegumen, listing his parents' names.
In 1907, Alexei called Nun Eufalia an abbess. Five years later, as a treasurer, she visited again, and he reiterated the title, predicting her aunt's imminent death (she died that year). In 1914, Eufalia became an abbess. In 1911, Novice Nikolai, seeking a blessing before visiting a Balkan monastery, was told by Alexei that monks would soon flee to the hermitage due to unrest. In 1912, dogmatic disputes over the Name of God at the monastery, exploited by secular authorities to curb Russian Church influence in Greece, led to Greek troops occupying it, forcing Russian monks to return.
The church lists other undated prophecies, often without personal details. The superior of the Nikolskaya Hermitage in Chernigov Governorate lost a cross over the Dnieper, essential for liturgies. Alexei, visiting annually, brought the lost cross. Akilina Stepanova from Tambov Governorate asked whether to send her sick daughter Varvara to a monastery. Learning of a younger daughter, Paraskeva, planning marriage, Alexei advised preparing a coffin for Paraskeva and assured Varvara's recovery and marriage. Paraskeva died two weeks later, and Varvara married. Alexei told a Kharkov woman's son he would become a bishop like Joasaph of Belgorod, returning her 10-ruble offering with 5 rubles, foreseeing her need for rent. Women from Rzhyshchiv tested Alexei by planning to ask for return fare; he offered it unprompted. A Yeniseysk woman sent 300 rubles for prayers, criticized by a neighbor for funding monks' luxury. Alexei returned the money, quoting the neighbor. He invited the K. family for tea, giving the mother jam to eat alone, later explained by her abusive husband's changed behavior. A novice from Kyiv's Ascension Convent was comforted by Alexei, who predicted her troubles would end with a cell assignment. |
Draft:Alexei Shepelev | Teachings of Alexei | Teachings of Alexei
Alexei advised monks to prepare for death, avoid vanity, obey superiors, cherish cell life, maintain spiritual purity, pray constantly, and read saints' lives. To laypeople, he recommended thinking of Christ, restraining self and anger, being strict with oneself but lenient with others, giving alms, doing good, cultivating humility, and embracing suffering for joy. His sayings include: |
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Influenced by Alexei, Alexander Gotovtsev joined a monastery as Alexei, became a bishop, and was martyred in the 1930s during Soviet persecution. led the Lavra in the 1920s amid closure threats and became a metropolitan. Bishop Vladimir Bogoyavlensky, martyred in January 1918, sought Alexei's prayers; his body was found by Alexei's spiritual son, Archimandrite Antym (Yelenetsky), later imprisoned. Bishops and visited Alexei for spiritual counsel. Bishop Vyacheslav (Shkurko), martyred in 1937, likely compiled Alexei's first biography as a hieromonk. |
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Draft:Boxguy the Box (Series) | AfC submission | alt=Boxguy with headphones on.|thumb|255x255px|The Sound Test mode of Boxguy's Adventure. (A rom hack of Kirby's Adventure hack and first Boxguy Adventure in the Boxguy Adventure series)
Boxguy The Box by PoyoPoyo1985 (PoyoWiki1985 on Wikipedia) is media series starring a main character of the same name who has been various comics (most of the comics being unreleased), Rom hacks, Pico-8 mods and other places. Boxguy's first official internet appearance was in 2023 of August 20th in the Pico-8 mod named Boxguy in Sonic 2.5 Sage Demo which was mod of the Pico-8 game Sonic 2.5 Sage demo. Boxguy was also modded into other Pico-8 games like Celeste Arcade and Celeste 2. |
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thumb|255x255px|Boxguy jumping with the super leaf power up (Boxguy in Mario 3)
Boxguy the Box has been in many Rom Hacks his first Rom Hack appearance is a hack of Super Mario Land 2 named Boxguy and the 6 Golden Soups which is just a simple sprite hack of the game to replace Mario with Boxguy same of many other Boxguy hacks like Boxguy in Super Mario Bros 3, Boxguy in Super Mario Bros 2, Boxguy in Gimmick!, Boxguy in Super Mario World (Hummer Team), Boxguy in Sonic The Hedgehog (Master System & Game Gear), Boxguy in Sonic Triple Trouble and others.
The first Boxguy rom hack that wasn't just a sprite swap was named Boxguy Adventure which was a rom hack of Kirby Adventure that added custom graphics for the levels, changes where some music plays, replaced Kirby with Boxguy and has new custom made 8 playable levels with more of them coming soon according to the RomHackPlaza Page. According to description of the hack on RomHackPlaza world 3 is going to be the last world. |
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alt=Boxguy Adventure 2's Title screen|thumb|255x255px|Title Screen for Boxguy Adventure 2
Boxguy Adventure 2 which had it's own announcement post on the PoyoPoyo1985 Youtube channel is a Rom Hack of Mega Man: Dr Wily's Revenge. Similar to Boxguy Adventure it adds new custom made levels, replaces Mega Man with Boxguy and custom level graphics. According to the announcement post Boxguy Adventure 2 will be released after world 3 of Boxguy adventure is finished. |
Draft:Boxguy the Box (Series) | Latest Rom Hack | Latest Rom Hack
The newest rom hack is Boxguy Puresabe Adventure or it's alternate title Boxguy Adventure 1.5 is Hack that adds Boxguy in to Puresabe's Hack of Kirby's Adventure specifically the Japanese version called Hoshi no Kabi: Yume no Izumi no Monogatari. Puresabe's Hack adds, new levels music and graphics. This hack's title screen uses Boxguy's sprites from Boxguy Adventure and uses a new custom made japanese Boxguy logo which says ボックスガイ. |
Draft:Boxguy the Box (Series) | References & Sources | References & Sources
Pico-8 Boxguy games & Tic80
Boxguy in Sonic 2.5 Sage Demo, Boxguy in Celeste Arcade, Boxguy in Celeste 2 and Boxguy in Mario Bros Tic80
Boxguy Adventure Series
Boxguy Adventure, Boxguy's Puresabe Adventure (Boxguy in Kirby's Puresabe Adventure) and Boxguy Adventure 2 announcement post
Other Rom Hacks
Boxguy in Mario 2, Boxguy in Mario 3, Boxguy in Mario World Hummer Team, Boxguy and the 6 Golden Soups, Boxguy in Super Mario Bros Deluxe, Boxguy in Gimmick! and Boxguy in Sonic The Hedgehog (8-Bit)
Comics
Boxguy meets Puyo |
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