St. Elisabeth church Zaporozhye

In Zaporozhye many temples belonging to different religious denominations. There are Orthodox, Catholic, Armenian, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu temples. St. Elisabeth temple attributed to the Orthodox Church. The first data about the construction mentioned in 2013. The temple was consecrated in honor of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth.

History of St Elisabeth church in Zaporizhia

Elizabeth was born in Germany. The family is actively involved in charity work, children raised by his mother in the Christian commandment, love for others and suffering. They often visited hospitals, homes for the disabled. The death of his brother has strengthened her prayers and understanding that life on earth is the way of the Cross.

She was given in marriage to Prince Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov. Their marriage was a spiritual, as both kept his vow. With her husband, she attended church services in compliance with church canons. Over time, Elizaveta Fyodorovna took the Orthodox faith and continued her charity work.

After the tragic death of her husband did not remove the princess mourning kept a strict fast and prayed much, and eventually wore monastic robes. Part of the property it is spent on the creation of Martha and Mary Convent, where she was appointed prioress. She lived as an ascetic, helping the sick, homeless orphans. When the revolution broke out in Russia, he took care of the wounded. After the arrest of her sister Barbara, who did not want to leave my mother, and other members of the imperial household was sent to a conclusion. July night in 1918 all of them thrown alive into the mine, where they died in suffering. Holiness Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna is certain.