In Usovo they prayerfully celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Elisabeth-Sergius Educational Society and honored the memory of the Venerable Martyr Elisaveta Feodorovnatranslated

On November 1, 2026, on the birthday of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elisaveta Feodorovna, ceremonial events were held in the village of Usovo dedicated to the significant date - the 15th anniversary of the Elisabeth-Sergius Educational Society Foundation.

The festive celebrations were led by Archbishop Thomas of Odintsovo and Krasnogorsk. The clergy of the Church of the Holy Image of the Savior in the village of Usovo co-served with the archpastor.

The celebrations began with the Divine Liturgy, which was held with the bishop's rite.

At the small entrance, the cleric of the church, Priest Sergius Sakharov, was awarded an award - the right to wear a kamilavka.

According to the special litany, Bishop Thomas offered a prayer for the Site of Russia.

At the end of the service, Vladyka and the clergy laid flowers at the monument to the holy martyr Grand Duchess Elisaveta Feodorovna, located on the territory of the church.

On the same day, as part of the XXIX International Scientific Conference “Elisabeth-Sergius Readings” (“Organizer of the Russian Land”) taking place in Usovo, a number of memorable and cultural events took place.

The day's program also included a presentation of new paintings from the Foundation's collection, welcome addresses and a plenary session of the conference. Finished...