July 17translated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

July 17, Friday, 09:00. Passion-bearers Tsar Nicholas, Tsarina Alexandra, Tsarevich Alexy, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia. Church of the Archangel Michael, former Dormition Monastery, p. Styazhkino, Nizhnelomovsky district.

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Стефан Ристески

I remember that last year on July 17, we were at the liturgy in the same church in Styazkino, and afterwards we made bread with yeast as the sisters do there. I really liked the icon of Tsar Nicholas' family and the silence in that former monastery. Who will go this year?

Валентина Соловьёва

Last year I also attended this service in Styazhkino; I remember how after the liturgy the sisters treated me to fresh leavened bread straight from the oven. The icon of the Royal Family there is really very bright. This year I probably won’t be able to go, but I’ll pray at home.

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თამარ წიკლაური

I remember how one mother from Styazhkino told us that the sisters there mix Lebvi dough in the old way. I won't be able to make it this year, but I will definitely pray for this amazing family when I get home.

Роман Лебедев

Last year I also went there with my wife and daughter, just after the service my sisters gave me the same leavened bread to try - warm, with a crispy crust. The icon of the Royal Family there is really special, bright. This year we probably won’t get out, but we’ll definitely remember at home.

Елена Белова

Last year I was also in Styazhkino for this service, the bread from the sisters was warm, sour, straight from the oven. The icon of the Royal Family there is really bright, you can’t stop looking at it. This year, God willing, I will get out again.

Александар Ристески

I also remember that liturgy last year, Stefan, especially the smell of the fresh bread that the sisters and I were kneading. The icon of the royal family really keeps the silence in the church. This year I don't know if I will make it, how about you?

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მარიამ მამულაშვილი

It's true, Tamar, the Lebva dough of Styazkino sisters is really special, my mother used to mix it exactly like that. I won't be able to come this year either, but in the evening I will read a book about this family at home and pray. What book are you reading today?

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სალომე ნოზაძე

Mariam, that Lebvi dough reminds me of my childhood, my mother used to make it like this every July 17th. This year I will also be at home, I will read "The Life of the King Martyrs", which my grandfather gave us. Which page do you like the most in this book?

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