95. Obituary of Countess Brockdorff

On June 8, 1906, the Theosophical movement in Germany lost one of its members who had devoted herself to promoting this movement for many years. Countess Brockdorff has died. The older members of the Theosophical Society and particularly the General Secretary of the German section are aware of the significant support that the theosophical cause in Germany owes to this person. In times when no one else wanted to devote themselves to theosophy here, Countess Brockdorff, together with her husband, worked in Berlin in a sacrificial manner. The countess's pleasant manner and loving, understanding approach enabled her to draw wider circles into the spiritual life over the years. Anyone who remembers the quiet but effective way in which this personality was the center of a small spiritual world will appreciate her importance. The German section was also founded at her house. For health reasons, the Brockdorf couple probably retired to the quiet Algund near Meran just when the German section was being founded, but this section will always have to be mindful of the foundation stone laid for it by the two personalities who were once so tirelessly active in theosophy.