On May 23, 2022, in the Church of the Entrance of the Mother of God in the Temple at Saltykov Bridge in Moscow, Fr. Nikolai Koniukhov officiated at the funeral of German Yurievich Lukianov, a devoted supporter of the Imperial Family and the head of the Legal Department of the Chancellery of the Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia.

Attending the funeral were H.I.H. The Heir, Tsesarevich and Grand Duke George of Russia and his spouse, H.S.H. Princess Victoria Romanovna. Also attending were German Yurievich’s family, colleagues, and many friends.

The Head of the Imperial House of Russia sent a letter of condolences, which was read after the service:

“It was with great sadness that I learned of the untimely passing of German Yurievich Lukianov.

“German Yurievich was a successful and talented representative of the Russian legal profession, an heir and continuator of its best traditions. He combined a high degree of professionalism, determination, and a single-minded devotion to his client’s cause with uncommon kindness, sensitivity, and integrity; he cared deeply for every individual whose rights and interests he advocated and defended in court. For more than a quarter of a century, beginning in 1995, when he began representing the Imperial House, and especially since 2003, when I appointed him to lead the Legal Department of my Chancellery, German Yurievich vigorously and selflessly fulfilled the duties he took on, helping Our House to advance the cause of justice and fairness. His most important achievement was the rehabilitation of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers, Emperor Nicholas II and members of his Family, our other executed relatives and their faithful servants, who shared the way of the Cross with them.

“I, my son and heir, Grand Duke George, and his spouse, Princess Victoria, extend our deepest condolences to German Yurievich’s family, friends, and colleagues. For us, the passing of German Yurievich Lukianov from this earthly life is a huge and irreplaceable loss, the loss of a true and devoted friend and supporter.

“May the Lord grant rest to the soul of His departed servant German in His Heavenly Abode, and may his memory be eternal!”

[The original is signed in Her Imperial Highness’s own hand:]

MARIA

H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia

Madrid, 6/19 May 2022

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