Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Little Russian prince baptised

February 16, 1928

The son of Princess Ilyinski and Grand Duke Dimitri was baptised today according to the rites of the Russian Orthodox church. The infant prince, who was born in January, was given the names Paul Dimitri. The AP reports that the baby was "immersed in water thrice and then anointed with oil."
Grand Duke Dimitri is a cousin of the late Nicholas II. His wife is the former Miss Audrey Emery of Cincinnati.
The marriage is considered unequal according to the Fundamental Laws. Paul will be styled as Prince Paul Ilyinsky.

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