May 20. On this date in 1912, 'Abdu'l-Bahá said "Among other historical women was Catherine I, wife of Peter the Great. Russia and Turkey were at war. Muhammad Páshá, commander of the Turkish forces, had defeated Peter and was about to take St. Petersburg."

May 20. On this date in 1912, 'Abdu'l-Bahá said "Among other historical women was Catherine I, wife of Peter the Great. Russia and Turkey were at war. Muhammad Páshá, commander of the Turkish forces, had defeated Peter and was about to take St. Petersburg. The Russians were in a most critical position. Catherine, the wife of Peter, said, "I will arrange this matter." She had an interview with Muhammad Páshá, negotiated a treaty of peace and induced him to turn back. She saved her husband and her nation. This was a great accomplishment. Afterward she was crowned Empress of Russia and ruled with wisdom until her death."

Among other historical women was Catherine I, wife of Peter the Great. Russia and Turkey were at war. Muhammad Páshá, commander of the Turkish forces, had defeated Peter and was about to take St. Petersburg. The Russians were in a most critical position. Catherine, the wife of Peter, said, "I will arrange this matter." She had an interview with Muhammad Páshá, negotiated a treaty of peace and induced him to turn back. She saved her husband and her nation. This was a great accomplishment. Afterward she was crowned Empress of Russia and ruled with wisdom until her death.