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.
The talks which you can attend during the exhibition will enlighten you with new knowledge about our Royal Martyrs, which will be illustrated with the archival photographs and other material, the exhibition being prepared by historians and archival specialists.
We will be praying on the grave of princess Victoria of Mountbatten, the elder sister of St Elizabeth.
Don’t miss this pilgrimage!
Don’t miss this historic event!
Travel to the Isle of Wight for free on Saturday as a foot passenger (ask David Hill). You may have a free lift from the areas near London on Friday!
You may get affordable accommodation near East Cowes!
Please contact the organisers as soon as possible.
Chairwoman: Maria Harwood (nd1523@hotmail.com)
Coordinator from East Cowes: David Hill (lovehilluk@yahoo.co.uk)