Saint Serge (Eglise Saint-Serge)
Také známý jako: Saint Serge (Eglise Saint-Serge), Eglise Saint-Serge, Saint Serge
Place places/churches Basic Aktualizováno: 2026-03-06
Zobrazit v deníku 1 zmínek Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2026-02-10 Diary Coverage: References in connection with Russian Orthodox worship
Overview
Saint Serge likely refers to a Russian Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most venerated saints in the Russian Orthodox tradition. In the context of Marie Bashkirtseff's diary, this may refer to:
- A Russian Orthodox church in Nice, which served the substantial Russian colony there
- A church in Paris (the Eglise Saint-Serge at 93 Rue de Crimee in the 19th arrondissement, though this became a Russian Orthodox church only in 1924)
- Or a reference to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius near Moscow, one of Russia's holiest sites
Historical Context
Russian Orthodox Churches Abroad
Russian colonies in Western Europe maintained their own Orthodox churches:- Nice had a Russian Orthodox church (the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, though the current building dates from 1912; an earlier chapel served the community)
- Paris had a Russian Orthodox Cathedral (Saint-Alexandre-Nevski, on Rue Daru, consecrated 1861)
- These churches served as spiritual and social centers for Russian expatriates
Saint Sergius of Radonezh
- Lived: c. 1314-1392
- Significance: Founded the Trinity Monastery (Trinity Lavra), the most important monastery in Russia
- Patron saint: Considered the patron saint of Russia
- Feast day: September 25 (Julian calendar)
Significance for Marie
- Russian Orthodox identity: Church attendance was part of maintaining Russian identity abroad
- Social function: Russian churches served as gathering places for the expatriate community
- Family tradition: The Bashkirtseffs maintained their Orthodox faith while living in Catholic France
Related Entries