Kostroma, November 4, 2024.
On November 1, the exhibition "The Royal Family: Service, Love, Mercy" was opened in the Zdemirovsky rural house of culture, which was organized by the Union of Orthodox Women of the Kostroma region, clergy and parishioners of the local church of the Prophet Elijah.
Photos for the ekposition were provided by the Sretensky Monastery fraternity.
"What is a real Christian family? The Russian Orthodox Church has a model of marvelous married life - the family of the last Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich. It is not by chance that in November we decided to open our exhibition," the announcement of the event reads.
"On November 1, 1894 (October 20, O.S.), the reign of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II began.
The Grand Duke was 26 years old at that time. He was to stand at the head of the Russian Empire and marry his bride - Princess of Hesse-Darmstadt, in the future Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Or, as Nicholas II himself called his wife, "sweet Alix".
On November 14 (26), 1894, the birthday of Empress Maria Feodorovna, in the Great Church of the Winter Palace the Emperor Nicholas Alexandrovich was married to the Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna
The photographs from the family archive show with what awe, warmth and love the crowned family treated their loved ones.
How selflessly they helped people. How, not neglecting work, on an equal footing with others, worked as sisters of mercy, bandaged the wounded and participated in operations.
How, despite everything, remained a strong family, support for each other.
Showing an example of real service to God, Motherland and people.
We are waiting for everyone who wants to participate.
The exhibition will be open during the opening hours of the Zdemirovsky SDK at:
Zdemirovo Village House of Culture
Zdemirovo village, 117
Krasnoselsky district of Kostroma region
+7 (953) 643-65-82
FREE ENTRY.
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