The First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, Metropolitan Hilarion, Expressed his Condolences to the Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. Grand Duchess Maria Wladimirovna

To Her Imperial Highness,
Grand Duchess Maria Wladimirovna

Your Imperial Highness!

It was with pain in my heart I that I heard the news of the death of Grand Duchess Leonida Georgievna, the life and good works of whom always served as proof of her deep love for the Church and for the Fatherland.

Sharing your grief, I send in my thoughts the last kiss to the deceased grand duchess, and I pray for the repose of her radiant soul, and that Christ may grant you comfort and the consolation that comes from on High.

With love, in the Lord,

Hilarion
Metropolitan of Eastern America and new York
First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad

25 May 2010