Distinguished early member of the Bahá'í Faith in the British Isles, and a supporter of the rights of children and women. She was born in Ireland and spent much of her adult life in London. She was married to the noted Victorian era architect Sir Arthur Blomfield. An accomplished writer and humanitarian, she assisted in founding the Save the Children Fund and was a supporter of the adoption of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the League of Nations.
Baha'i Journal (United Kingdom) No 21 ( March 1940)
IN MEMORIAM
Lady~ Blomfield passed away on December 31st 1939, which was, in the Baha'i calendar, the Feast of Honour. Her association with the Master, with the Holy Family, and the part she played in influencing the British Government to protect Their lives in 1918 are indicated in her book and v1ill be recorded elsewhere . These things of themselves assure her the admiration of posterity, and her book its everlasting gratitude .
On receiving the sad news, the Guardian sent the following cablegram to the National Spiritual Assembly:- "Profoundly grieve passing dearly beloved outstanding co - worker Sitarih Khanum. Memory her glorious services imperishable. Advise English community hold befitting memorial gatherings. Assure relatives my heartfelt sympathy, and loving fervent prayers".
We, at the present time, remember a dear and gracious friend, a pleasant companion at the Summer Schools, a loyal servant of the Master, and an unfailing helper at all times. She manifested so many saintly qualities that it would be difficult to say which was most outstanding. Perhaps it was her unassuming, quiet dignity, perhaps the kindly consideration which she always gave to every human being who came in contact with her . She centred her life on the Master, and became like Him to a degree which few have attained. It was through Sitarih Khanum that we learned of Him, for it was her unending delight to speak of Him and to recount what she had seen and heard "in the path of her Lord. She was truly "a light shining in the firmament of her generation". May her spirit be with us as we try to follow her example.
The Chosen Highway.
Lady Blomfield, true to herself, did not leave this world until she had accomplished her work . During the last few years she had been engaged on the compilation of a book which is unique in the history of mankind . She spent much time in the Master's house, and heard from the lips of The Greatest Holy Leaf, Munirih Khanum ( 'Abdu'l-Baha's wife), and Tuba Khanum his (His daughter) their own stories of the heroic days of the Faith: These she recorded and they form a large part of her book.
In addition there are accounts of 'Abdu'l-Baha in war time, of His visits to London and Paris, and of many incidents which are of supreme interest. Lady Blomfield had discussed the publication of the book before her passing, and left the manuscript complete. It is now being arranged and edited, and will shortly be ready. The title is taken from a saying of the Master's:- "I am walking my chosen highway: I know the destination".
Baha'i Journal (United Kingdom) No 21 ( March 1940)
IN MEMORIAM
Lady~ Blomfield passed away on December 31st 1939, which was, in the Baha'i calendar, the Feast of Honour. Her association with the Master, with the Holy Family, and the part she played in influencing the British Government to protect Their lives in 1918 are indicated in her book and v1ill be recorded elsewhere . These things of themselves assure her the admiration of posterity, and her book its everlasting gratitude .
On receiving the sad news, the Guardian sent the following cablegram to the National Spiritual Assembly:- "Profoundly grieve passing dearly beloved outstanding co - worker Sitarih Khanum. Memory her glorious services imperishable. Advise English community hold befitting memorial gatherings. Assure relatives my heartfelt sympathy, and loving fervent prayers".
We, at the present time, remember a dear and gracious friend, a pleasant companion at the Summer Schools, a loyal servant of the Master, and an unfailing helper at all times. She manifested so many saintly qualities that it would be difficult to say which was most outstanding. Perhaps it was her unassuming, quiet dignity, perhaps the kindly consideration which she always gave to every human being who came in contact with her . She centred her life on the Master, and became like Him to a degree which few have attained. It was through Sitarih Khanum that we learned of Him, for it was her unending delight to speak of Him and to recount what she had seen and heard "in the path of her Lord. She was truly "a light shining in the firmament of her generation". May her spirit be with us as we try to follow her example.
The Chosen Highway.
Lady Blomfield, true to herself, did not leave this world until she had accomplished her work . During the last few years she had been engaged on the compilation of a book which is unique in the history of mankind . She spent much time in the Master's house, and heard from the lips of The Greatest Holy Leaf, Munirih Khanum ( 'Abdu'l-Baha's wife), and Tuba Khanum his (His daughter) their own stories of the heroic days of the Faith: These she recorded and they form a large part of her book.
In addition there are accounts of 'Abdu'l-Baha in war time, of His visits to London and Paris, and of many incidents which are of supreme interest. Lady Blomfield had discussed the publication of the book before her passing, and left the manuscript complete. It is now being arranged and edited, and will shortly be ready. The title is taken from a saying of the Master's:- "I am walking my chosen highway: I know the destination".
Distinguished early member of the Bahá'í Faith in the British Isles, and a supporter of the rights of children and women. She was born in Ireland and spent much of her adult life in London. She was married to the noted Victorian era architect Sir Arthur Blomfield. An accomplished writer and humanitarian, she assisted in founding the Save the Children Fund and was a supporter of the adoption of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the League of Nations.
Baha'i Journal (United Kingdom) No 21 ( March 1940)
IN MEMORIAM
Lady~ Blomfield passed away on December 31st 1939, which was, in the Baha'i calendar, the Feast of Honour. Her association with the Master, with the Holy Family, and the part she played in influencing the British Government to protect Their lives in 1918 are indicated in her book and v1ill be recorded elsewhere . These things of themselves assure her the admiration of posterity, and her book its everlasting gratitude .
On receiving the sad news, the Guardian sent the following cablegram to the National Spiritual Assembly:- "Profoundly grieve passing dearly beloved outstanding co - worker Sitarih Khanum. Memory her glorious services imperishable. Advise English community hold befitting memorial gatherings. Assure relatives my heartfelt sympathy, and loving fervent prayers".
We, at the present time, remember a dear and gracious friend, a pleasant companion at the Summer Schools, a loyal servant of the Master, and an unfailing helper at all times. She manifested so many saintly qualities that it would be difficult to say which was most outstanding. Perhaps it was her unassuming, quiet dignity, perhaps the kindly consideration which she always gave to every human being who came in contact with her . She centred her life on the Master, and became like Him to a degree which few have attained. It was through Sitarih Khanum that we learned of Him, for it was her unending delight to speak of Him and to recount what she had seen and heard "in the path of her Lord. She was truly "a light shining in the firmament of her generation". May her spirit be with us as we try to follow her example.
The Chosen Highway.
Lady Blomfield, true to herself, did not leave this world until she had accomplished her work . During the last few years she had been engaged on the compilation of a book which is unique in the history of mankind . She spent much time in the Master's house, and heard from the lips of The Greatest Holy Leaf, Munirih Khanum ( 'Abdu'l-Baha's wife), and Tuba Khanum his (His daughter) their own stories of the heroic days of the Faith: These she recorded and they form a large part of her book.
In addition there are accounts of 'Abdu'l-Baha in war time, of His visits to London and Paris, and of many incidents which are of supreme interest. Lady Blomfield had discussed the publication of the book before her passing, and left the manuscript complete. It is now being arranged and edited, and will shortly be ready. The title is taken from a saying of the Master's:- "I am walking my chosen highway: I know the destination".
Baha'i Journal (United Kingdom) No 21 ( March 1940)
IN MEMORIAM
Lady~ Blomfield passed away on December 31st 1939, which was, in the Baha'i calendar, the Feast of Honour. Her association with the Master, with the Holy Family, and the part she played in influencing the British Government to protect Their lives in 1918 are indicated in her book and v1ill be recorded elsewhere . These things of themselves assure her the admiration of posterity, and her book its everlasting gratitude .
On receiving the sad news, the Guardian sent the following cablegram to the National Spiritual Assembly:- "Profoundly grieve passing dearly beloved outstanding co - worker Sitarih Khanum. Memory her glorious services imperishable. Advise English community hold befitting memorial gatherings. Assure relatives my heartfelt sympathy, and loving fervent prayers".
We, at the present time, remember a dear and gracious friend, a pleasant companion at the Summer Schools, a loyal servant of the Master, and an unfailing helper at all times. She manifested so many saintly qualities that it would be difficult to say which was most outstanding. Perhaps it was her unassuming, quiet dignity, perhaps the kindly consideration which she always gave to every human being who came in contact with her . She centred her life on the Master, and became like Him to a degree which few have attained. It was through Sitarih Khanum that we learned of Him, for it was her unending delight to speak of Him and to recount what she had seen and heard "in the path of her Lord. She was truly "a light shining in the firmament of her generation". May her spirit be with us as we try to follow her example.
The Chosen Highway.
Lady Blomfield, true to herself, did not leave this world until she had accomplished her work . During the last few years she had been engaged on the compilation of a book which is unique in the history of mankind . She spent much time in the Master's house, and heard from the lips of The Greatest Holy Leaf, Munirih Khanum ( 'Abdu'l-Baha's wife), and Tuba Khanum his (His daughter) their own stories of the heroic days of the Faith: These she recorded and they form a large part of her book.
In addition there are accounts of 'Abdu'l-Baha in war time, of His visits to London and Paris, and of many incidents which are of supreme interest. Lady Blomfield had discussed the publication of the book before her passing, and left the manuscript complete. It is now being arranged and edited, and will shortly be ready. The title is taken from a saying of the Master's:- "I am walking my chosen highway: I know the destination".
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