Saturday
Aug292009

« The Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara arrived to the St. Elizabeth community in Robertsbridge (East Sussex) »

One Sunday the 29th of August his grace Elisey, Bishop of Sourozh, arrived to St. Elizabeth community with a reliquary containing parts of the holy relics of Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara, the Patron Saint of the community. Vladyka Elisey celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the community’s house of prayer. Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky from the London Cathedral and priest David Smith, Rector of a nearby parish in Tunbridge Wells, con-celebrated the Liturgy.

After the meal arranged by nuns and workers of the community, bishop Elisey has headed a sacred procession around the abode with the relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara.