The Russian Orthodox Chapel - Generosity
We saw the newly restored dome yesterday and here it is again - and in the smaller photo you get an idea of the amount of restoration needed on this beautiful Russian orthodox chapel.
It will be undertaken by a private and generous individual, the Russian architect, Andrei Smirnov. The dome was restored by Menton Council but the rest of the work will be at Mr. Smirnov's own expense.
This beautiful chapel contains the remains of Prince Troubetzkoy (1822-1892). It was built in memory of Alexandrine de Tapliakoff, who died in Menton in 1884. No less than 6 princes of the Russian royal house are buried in Menton.
Thanks so much for everyone for 3rd birthday wishes yesterday - I so appreciated it.
Honor to Andrei Smirnov for paying for these restoration works.
ReplyDeleteHope to see again soon this chapel in better conditions.
I know it so well, that's the one we saw from the beach, underneath and photographed it of course while I visited the cemetery.
ReplyDeleteI've commented on the previous post about the 3rd birthday. Prepare you for the Champ, Jilly. A concrete cup shared to seal our friendship. Bises, Jilly; I feel better since I have this prospect.
I seem to recall that there is a Russian chapel not far from Menton on the Riviera. Perhaps it is in Nice. There must have been a large community of Russian aristocracy on the Riviera. And they must have lived there in exile after the Bolsheviks took over Russsia.
ReplyDeleteI am probably stating the obvious, as there must have been a lot of nobility/aristocracy from many European countries that spent a lot of time on the Riviera.
I hope this is soon restored; it will be quite beautiful. I remember the Russian Church on Rue Daru in Paris, and there is one here, too.
ReplyDeleteJilly, thank you for your kind comment about my post on Brookville Daily Photo about my television program and the 16th century illumination piece done for the show and the book. Your visits are always interesting because it reminds me to return your visit with one of my own.
ReplyDeleteThe Russian Orthodox Chapel is a monument to the 6 Russian princes buried there. Alexandrine de Tapliakoff must have been on your get it done guy's list to have this made around his memory.
There surely is no hope for Heavenly rewards emanating from the generosity of the private Russian architect, Andrei Smirnov for undertaking the restoration of this beautiful spot in Menton. But who knows... But I guess he is doing it anyway.
Nice post. Great photography.
It makes me so happy to know that this chapel is about to be restored to its original beauty !
ReplyDeleteI salute Mr. Smirnov for his generosity.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that they restored the done first. But I'm glad they did because we get to see how beautiful it is.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty and ever so solid looking building!
ReplyDeleteMissed you yesterday. But congrats on your 3rd year. Gold seems very appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI think Andrei's heavenly reward will be all the well wishes he'll receive from all of us who have been touched by Jilly's wonderful photos!!! Good Karma is always a good reward!!!
ReplyDeleteThose domes are so distinctive and so beautiful! So happy the building is going to be restored.
ReplyDeleteMuch more Orthodox than the Orthodox chapel in Montpellier, which is a Catholic chapel that has been turned into an Orthodox church.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your beautiful blog. I've spent unforgettable week around Ventimiglia and Menton 4 years ago and this cemetery will be always imprinted on my memory. The incredible sky, black cypress trees, white marble. What a serene place! Glad to see it coming to its full glory.
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