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Der majestätische Mittwoch: Von der Prinzessin zur Nonne
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From Grand Duchess to Nun: The Tragic Life and Sainthood of Elisabeth Fyodorovna
The life of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Fyodorovna, born Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, was marked by profound personal tragedy and unwavering faith. Sister of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and sister-in-law to Emperor Nicholas II, Elisabeth married Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia in 1884. Their marriage, though childless, was deeply affected by Sergei's alleged interest in men and his reported jealousy. A pivotal moment in Elisabeth's life occurred in 1905 when her husband, then Governor-General of Moscow, was assassinated by the terrorist Ivan Kalyayev. Kalyayev, who threw a bomb into Sergei's carriage, justified his act by stating Sergei's death was deserved due to his oppression of the people. In a remarkable display of forgiveness, Elisabeth visited Kalyayev in prison and even advocated for his pardon, which he refused, preferring to be a martyr. Following this devastating loss, Grand Duchess Elisabeth found solace in her faith. She sold all her possessions, founded the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent in Moscow, and became its abbess, dedicating her life to helping the suffering. Her commitment to spiritual life and charity defined her later years. Tragically, Elisabeth's life ended violently in 1918, just one day after the execution of the Imperial family, at the age of 53. She was martyred by the Bolsheviks, thrown into a mine shaft in Alapayevsk. In 1981, long after her death, she was canonized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, and later by the Moscow Patriarchate, recognized for her piety, compassion, and ultimate sacrifice.
