THREE DAYS OF COMMEMORATION ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

From Friday 6^th to Sunday 8^th July 2018 the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society organised a very full programme of events on the Isle of Wight. The co-organisers were East Cowes Town and Barton Manor.  These events were designed to commemorate the martyrdom of the last Russian Imperial Family and the Grand Duchess herself which took place almost exactly a century earlier.

The Island was chosen because of the presence of the former Royal residence Osborne House, which was visited several times by Elizabeth and her sister the Empress, and because of the solemn State Visit of the Imperial Family to Cowes by sea in 1909. The latter was the last time any of the Imperial Family were to see Britain.

The centenary events commenced on Friday afternoon with the preview of the exhibition at Barton Manor. This comprised a display of over one hundred and fifty photographs illustrating events in the lives of the Emperor, the Empress and their children from their earliest years until their imprisonment in the Ipatiev House in Ekaterinburg. A special focus was on the connections between the Russian and British Royal Families and the two reciprocal state visits: to Reval in the Baltic in 1908 and to Cowes in 1909.… KEEP READING

6th – 8th of July 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

In addition to the main invitation we would like to highlight that this event will be a true PILGRIMAGE and a unique opportunity to admire and venerate lots if holy objects brought to us from Russia, Germany, Australia and the Holy Land. First time such a collection of Romanov belongings will be gathered in one place in Britain. Many of them witnessed the last days of our Holy Martyrs.
We are expecting Relics of the Holy Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara (from Munich) will be present during our services and available for veneration.
You will have opportunity to attend two liturgies in historic royal churches and other services lead by our ROCOR Hierarch bishop Ireney of Sacramento, who showed us a great honour by coming here from SanFrancisco. He is a distinguished Orthodox theologian and pastor, so we will be privileged to hear his talks and to speak to him.
Many other priests and nuns will be present: archpriest Michael Protopopov from Melbourne, archpriest Andrew Philips from Colchester, abbess Maria from Munich and Abbess Elizabeth from Martha and Mary convent, Moscow, nun Yulianua (Denisova), the prominent Choirnaster from Minsk. Her choir will be singing during the services and will give a concert.… KEEP READING

East Cowes, Isle of Wight, 6th – 8th of July, 2018 

Общество Великой Княгини Елизаветы Романовой в Великобритании организует мемориальные мероприятия в Великобритании,    посвященные Столетию убиения Святых Царственных Страстотерпцев и         Преподобномученицы Великой Княгини Елисаветы 

Ист Каус, Остров Уайт, 6 – 8 июля, 2018

We are inviting everybody to participate in the CENTENARY commemorative programme planned for 6th – 8th of July 2018 in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.

You have the chance to witness an historic event, the UNVEILING of the MONUMENT to the LAST IMPERIAL FAMILY and the GRAND DUCHESS ELIZABETH, MARTYRED during the revolution in Russia, all of them closely related to the BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY. The monument will be placed near Osborne House in East Cowes, visited by Romanovs many times. The TOWN COUNCIL of East Cowes is co-organiser of these events.

The Exhibition “THE CROSS OF THE ROMANOVS” will be dedicated to the last days of the Romanovs and to their connections and exchange of visits with the Windsors. Many Romanov belongings and holy objects will be brought from different countries especially for this exhibition which will take place at BARTON MANOR visited by the last Imperial Family in 1909.

We may have some places reserved for you at local hotels.… KEEP READING

The Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society event on 20th of October at St Leonards-on-Sea, “Romanovs in The Kremlin and in their Country Estate near Moscow: Coronations and Family Life”, was very successful, and gathered quite a big and educated audience, who were very interested in Russian history, customs and church life. There were not only members of the Society but some guests from The Art Society and Battle Historical Society, as well as some historians knowledgeable in the subject. Our special guests David and Janet McNeal arrived from the Isle of Wight.

The speaker Dr Inessa Slyunkova, former Head Architect of the Kremlin Museums and member of the Russian Academy of Architecture, delivered a well prepared talk on various aspects of the last coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra in 1896. She informed us about the medieval church ritual of the Tsars anointing and showed wonderful pictures from some ancient Russian chronicles. Then she described the stages of the coronation and concentrated on the procession through the Kremlin. She analysed the structure of the buildings, costumes, and movements of the procession underlining the unchanging features and the new developments. Her talk incorporated pictures of the Impressive illuminations and fireworks which the audience found very modern-looking.… KEEP READING

On Saturday 12th November the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society will hold an exhibition dedicated to the Members of the Russian Imperial House and their contribution to the alleviation of suffering in the First World War.
This is a continuation of the two very successful events and concerts held at the Russian Cultural Centre in Kensington in September as well as the display in the old Russian Embassy chapel in Welbeck Street during Patriarch Kirill’s recent visit.
The evening will include talks and the showing of a new film about the life and death of Prince Oleg Konstantinovich Romanov – the only Romanov to have been killed in battle in WWI.
You will have the opportunity to examine rare photos and postcards covering the nursing and other charitable activities of the two Empresses, Grand Duchess Elizabeth and the other Grand Duchesses during the War.
Snacks and drinks will be available.
No entry fee but suggested contribution towards the costs £10
For those attending the Orthodox Liturgy at Rocks Farm, Bodiam on Saturday morning (starts at 10 am), we will leave soon after the end of the service as the exhibition will take place between 2pm and 5pm at:
Saint Benedict
81 Pevensey Road
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 0LR
Tel 01424 434973