Father Levitsky

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