2015-04-19
The Head of the House of Romanoff Sends Her Greetings to the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society on the 25th Anniversary of its Refounding

Greetings
From the Head of the Russian Imperial House
H.I.H. The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia,
To the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society on the 25th Anniversary of its Refounding

Christ is Risen!

To V. A. Ognev
Chairman of the Council of the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society
and
A. V. Batalov
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society

Dear Vladimir Alexandrovich and Aleksei Vladimirovich,

I wish to offer my heartfelt congratulations to you and to all the members of the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society on the 25th anniversary of its refounding.

For a quarter of a century, the Society had made a significant contribution to the preservation and growth of the tradition of charity in our country and has helped countless numbers of those in need. It is important and very gratifying to me also that the Society has rendered continuous support to the Ss. Marfa and Mary Convent of Mercy. This collaboration between the Society and the Convent has in the best way possible helped to bring to fruition the ideas and goals of the Holy New Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna—the originator of this unique way of doing charitable work.

I remember in fervent prayer Archpriest Boris Guzniakov, of blessed memory, who stood with you both at the founding of the Martha and Mary Benevolent Society.

I wish the staff, the leadership, and donors to the Society all the joy of Pascha, good health, strength of spirit, and God’s blessing.

My son and heir, Grand Duke George of Russia, also sends his congratulations to you all.

Yours very sincerely,

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

Madrid, April 6/19, 2015