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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 .
Apr 1, 2024 · Handpainted icon of St Sophia of Slutsk made in our Convent. Princess Sofia was born on May 1 (11), 1585 and became the last of the Olelkovich family. Becoming an orphan in her infancy, the girl was brought up by her maternal relatives. Sophia's guardians were motivated not by compassion, but by a selfish desire to pay off their debts to the ...
According to the 1528 military census, the family was the fourth wealthiest magnate family in the Grand Duchy. [1] However, its influence declined after the Union of Lublin (1569). The last member of the family was Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill (1585–1612), wife of Janusz Radziwiłł.
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 .
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
Apr 9, 2024 · Media in category "Zofia Radziwiłł (née Olelkowicz-Słucka)" The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total.
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.
