Holy Rus

Holy Rus refers to the historical concept of a spiritual and cultural unity among the Eastern Slavic peoples centered around the Christian Orthodox faith. It originally described the medieval East Slavic state of Kievan Rus', considered the cradle of Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian identities. Over time, "Holy Rus" came to symbolize a divine nation guided by Orthodox Christianity, emphasizing religious tradition, cultural heritage, and political continuity rooted in medieval Byzantium's Christian legacy. Today, the term often reflects a sense of national identity intertwined with Orthodox faith and historical continuity among these Eastern Slavic nations.