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Elizabeth of Hesse and Duke Sergei Alexandrovich
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Elizabeth of Hesse and Duke Sergei Alexandrovich
Engagement portraits of Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and the Rhine (later Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia - Elizabeth Feodorovna Romanova - canonized as St. Elizabeth Romanova - 18641918) and Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich (Sergius) of Russia, fifth son of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. They were married in St Petersburg on 15th June 1884.
1884
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In this elegant and captivating engagement portrait, Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and the Rhine (1864-1918) and Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia (1857-1905) gracefully pose before an ornate backdrop, their eyes locked in a tender gaze. The future Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, dressed in a flowing white gown adorned with intricate lace and pearls, holds a bouquet of flowers, while her fiancé, Grand Duke Sergei, dons the uniform of a Russian army officer. Their engagement was announced on March 1, 1884, and the couple was married on June 15, 1884, in a grand ceremony held at St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Hesse and by Rhine, was a popular and beloved figure in Russian society, known for her beauty, intelligence, and charitable work. Grand Duke Sergei, the fifth son of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, was a decorated military officer and a respected member of the imperial family. The couple's union was a strategic alliance between the Russian and German royal houses, strengthening the ties between the two powerful European nations. Tragically, their marriage was marked by sorrow and heartache. They lost several children in infancy, and their surviving children faced numerous hardships and challenges. Elizabeth's devotion to her family and her deep faith in God helped her endure the trials of her life. She was canonized as Saint Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia in 1981, venerated for her unwavering faith and her charitable works. This beautiful engagement portrait captures the young couple's love and promise as they embarked on their journey together, a journey that would be filled with both joy and heartache. The image is a testament to the enduring power of love and faith in the face of adversity.
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