Alexander Nevksy was a hero of the 13th-century Russian wars and declared a saint in 1549. Peter the Great chose him as the patron Saint of St Petersburg and commissioned the cathedral to be built.

On Feb. 2, at least one round was fired at the church - also from a white Jeep Renegade - this time around 3:15 a.m. A window was hit by a bullet and caused $1,000 in damage, according to police.