Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Father Levitsky

Also known as: Father Levitsky, Levitsky

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-05

Identity

Russian Orthodox priest who will perform the blessing ceremony for the Bashkirtseff's new villa.

Diary References

1874

  • March 5: Marie invites people to attend the "baptême de notre villa, par le père Levitsky" (baptism of our villa by Father Levitsky) scheduled for the next day at 2 PM.

Context

  • Russian Orthodox clergy serving the émigré community in Nice
  • House blessings are traditional in Orthodox practice
  • The ceremony marks the formal taking of possession
  • Marie uses "baptême" (baptism) metaphorically for house blessing
  • Shows the family maintaining Orthodox religious traditions

Cultural Notes

  • Orthodox house blessings involve prayers and holy water
  • Traditional ceremony when moving to new home
  • Important social event for Russian community

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