Convent of Saint Elizabeth

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06/11/2026

The Trisagion for Abbess Mother Elizabeth on the ninth day of her repose.

06/09/2026

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Remarks given by Bishop Auxentios of Etna and Portland at the funer...

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

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On Wednesday, May 21/June 3, 2026, around 10:30 p.m., the Very Reverend Abbess Mother Dr. Elizabeth Hagielisabetissa, the beloved and venerable Abbess of the Convent of Saint Elizabeth the Grand Duchess of Russia, in Etna, California, reposed peacefully in the Lord, full of years.

At 3:30 p.m. the next day, May 22/June 4, 2026, the Funeral Service was served by Bishop Auxentios and the local clergy, in keeping with the ancient monastic custom of interring the body before sundown on the day of death. His Grace, the Right Reverend Bishop Maximus of Pelagonia, who was visiting for the sake of the commencement exercises held the previous Saturday at the Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary, was also in prayerful attendance, assisting at the Kleros.

The Sisterhood of the Convent of Saint Elizabeth the Grand Duchess of Russia plays an indispensable role in the operation of the Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary, where various of the Mothers and Sisters serve as administrators, faculty members, staff members, and in other unofficial capacities; several of the nuns are even alumnæ of the Seminary.

Mother Elizabeth leaves behind a dozen orphans, who mourn her departure, but who also take comfort in the good reward that awaits their revered Abbess and likewise gives her boldness before our God.

We ask all of you to keep Mother Elizabeth in your prayers, that God may grant her soul eternal rest in the Mansions of His Kingdom.

On Wednesday, May 21/June 3, 2026, around 10:30 p.m., the Very Reve...

01/04/2026

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