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Date 1939-12-31, sorted by events, ascending

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1939 31 Dec
193-
Lady Sara Louisa Blomfield, entitled Sitárih Khánum, (b. County Tipperary, Ireland 1859) passed away at 40 Belsize Grove in London. She was buried in Hampstead Cemetery, Borough of Camden, London. She was one of the first Irish people to become a Bahá'í. [BW8:651; SEBW109; Find a grave]

In Century of Light, the Universal House of Justice recognized the contributions of “…Sara Lady Blomfield, whose social position lent added force to the ardour with which she championed the teachings…”
Lady Blomfield used her social position in the English aristocracy to reach others in her circle and to teach them about the Bahá'í Faith. The following guidance from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá shows the importance of doing so, and Lady Blomfield’s example is a source of inspiration for us to reach all those in our own circles.
I hope that thou wilt ... endeavour to teach some high-ranking and influential persons, for the hearts of the people have become attracted to the Cause of God and their minds bewildered and enthralled by its awesome grandeur. Those who occupy high positions, too, have become profoundly receptive to its message. The loved ones of God should therefore make a determined effort and guide these distinguished souls to the Cause. From the Writings of 'Abdul-Bahá, Teaching Prominent People, The Bahá'í Publishing Trust, London, 1990, page 1.

  • See The Bahá'í Community of the British Isles 1944-1963 p86-89 and various other chapters.
  • For details of her life see SEBW101–110, Daily Note from Bahá'í History and Bahá'í Chronicles.
  • For her obituary see BW8:651–6.
  • See Wikipedia.
  • See First Obligation-Lady Blomfield and the Save the Children Fund by Rob Weinberg on the UK Bahá'í Heritage site.
  • See the short film An Irish Star.
  • See her book The Chosen Highway. It was published by George Ronald in 1940.
  • See her biography, Lady Blomfield - Her Life and Times by Robert Weinberg.
  • - Biography; - In Memoriam; Lady Sarah Louisa Blomfield; London, England; United Kingdom
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