St . Juliana of Lazarevo
In our research, prayers and thoughts about what to call our new little one, we stumbled upon St. Juliana of Lazarevo. I think I had heard her story briefly a long time ago and something about she being related to the Schememanns somehow. But after reading this captivating account of her life and works, I was moved, humbled, and encouraged and began to seriously consider St. Juliana as our daughter's patron and namesake, although we haven't firmly decided yet.
She really was an incredible woman...as Aaron put it, she was "hard core". She was mistress of a wealthy Russian household, mother of ten sons and three daughters (six of which died in childhood), and above all a righteous ascetic and lover of God.
If you are at all interested, I'd encourage you to read her story. It is a little lengthy, but worth it. I really enjoy reading lives of women saints whose lives I can try to relate to...you know, living among the world, caring for children, a household, etc. Although I know I have a long, long way to go, such examples are encouraging nonetheless.
Holy St. Juliana, pray to God for us!
In our research, prayers and thoughts about what to call our new little one, we stumbled upon St. Juliana of Lazarevo. I think I had heard her story briefly a long time ago and something about she being related to the Schememanns somehow. But after reading this captivating account of her life and works, I was moved, humbled, and encouraged and began to seriously consider St. Juliana as our daughter's patron and namesake, although we haven't firmly decided yet.
She really was an incredible woman...as Aaron put it, she was "hard core". She was mistress of a wealthy Russian household, mother of ten sons and three daughters (six of which died in childhood), and above all a righteous ascetic and lover of God.
If you are at all interested, I'd encourage you to read her story. It is a little lengthy, but worth it. I really enjoy reading lives of women saints whose lives I can try to relate to...you know, living among the world, caring for children, a household, etc. Although I know I have a long, long way to go, such examples are encouraging nonetheless.
Holy St. Juliana, pray to God for us!
3 Comments:
ah ha! mystery solved....thanks, Basil. i do remember that in his journals.
St. Juliana is my wife's Patron Saint. Her relics are in Santa Fe, New Mexico (@ St. Juliana of Lazarevo Church)-- my understanding is that a descendant of her's is a member of the Parish this bears her name.
Congratulations to you and your family, and many years to your new little one!!!
Wow! So much great info:) How neat it will be to take a trip there! I believe I found the bio I linked on their parish website.
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