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Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill ( Lithuanian: Sofija Olelkaitė-Radvilienė; Polish: Zofia Olelkowiczówna 1 May 1585 – 19 March 1612) is a Lithuanian Orthodox Christian saint. She was the last descendant of the Olelkovich–Slutsk family – princes of Slutsk and Kopyl – who were descended from Prince Algirdas.
The last member of the family was Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill (1585–1612), wife of Janusz Radziwiłł. She was elevated to sainthood in the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1983. As part of her marriage negotiations, she insisted on remaining a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church , despite her future husband's allegiance to Calvinism .
Olelkovich. Radziwill. (Russian: София Юрьевна Олелькович-Радзивилл) Saint Princess Sophia of Slutsk was a Lithuanian Orthodox Christian saint. She was the last descendant of the family Olelkovich-Slutsk (princess of Slutsk and Kopyl) who were descended from Prince Algirdas.
Sep 13, 2023 · Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill; Saint Sophia of Slutsk, Princess Sophia of Slutsk (1585-1612) was a Lithuanian Ortodox saint. She was the last descendant of the family Olelkovich-Slutsk (princes of Slutsk and Kopyl) who were descended from Prince Algirdas. She was canonized by the Orthodox Church in 1983.
- Prince Jan Janos Radziwill
- March 19, 1612
Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill (Lit. Sofija Olelkaitė-Radvilienė, Saint Sophia of Slutsk, Princess Sophia of Slutsk; 1 May 1585 – 19 March 1612) was a Lithuanian Orthodox Christian saint. She was the last descendant of the family Olelkovich-Slutsk (princes of Slutsk and Kopyl) who were descended from Prince Algirdas. She was canonized by the Orthodox Church in 1983. The church of St. Sophia ...
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Polish-Lithuanian noble (1585-1612) Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill Q2427693)
