Birthdate: November 1, 1864
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bessungen, Darmstadt, Germany
Died: July 18, 1918
Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine was celebrated for her grace and compassion, as she devoted her life to serving the less fortunate in Russian society. Following her husband’s tragic assassination in 1905, she demonstrated remarkable forgiveness by publicly pardoning his killer and advocating for his release. She then embraced a spiritual path, becoming a nun and establishing the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent in Moscow, which focused on aiding those in need. Despite facing persecution under the Bolshevik regime, she remained steadfast in her mission until her untimely death at their hands in 1918. Recognized for her holiness and sacrifice, she was later canonized by both the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and the Moscow Patriarchate.
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