
Seraphim of Sarov - Wikipedia
Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: Серафим Саровский; 30 July [O.S. 19 July] 1754 or 1759 – 14 January [O.S. 2 January] 1833), born Prókhor Isídorovich Moshnín (Mashnín) [Про́хор Иси́дорович Мошни́н (Машни́н)], is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church [1] and the Anglican Communion. [2] .
Seraphim of Sarov - OrthodoxWiki
Jun 9, 2014 · Our venerable and God-bearing father Seraphim of Sarov was a Russian ascetic who lived at the Sarov Monastery in the 18th century, and is considered a wonder-worker. The Church commemorates St. Seraphim on January 2, and the opening of his relics on July 19. St. Seraphim was born Prokhor Moshnin on July 19, 1754.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov | Miracle Worker, Spiritual Teacher
Jan 1, 2025 · Saint Seraphim of Sarov (born July 19, 1759, Kursk, Russia—died Jan. 2, 1833, Sarov Monastery, Tambov; canonized 1903; feast day January 2) was a Russian monk and mystic whose ascetic practice and counseling in cases of conscience won him the title starets (Russian: “spiritual teacher”).
St. Seraphim of Sarov - Life and Teachings - Orthodox Photos
St. Seraph i m (born Pr o hor Moshn i n) was born in 1759 to a merchant family in Kursk. At the age of 10, he became seriously ill. During the course of his illness, he saw the Mother of God in his sleep, who promised to heal him.
St. Seraphim of Sarov - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Shop St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian monk and mystic who received the high honorific title of starets (meaning in Russian, spiritual teacher). Born to a middle class family at Kursk, he was originally named Prokhor Moshnin, changing it to Seraphim upon entering a …
Eastern American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
Saint Seraphim of Sarov was one of the greatest Russian ascetics and wonderworkers, with profound spiritual discernment. He was distinguished by a great humility. When being praised by all the world, he referred to himself as "the poor wretch Seraphim."
Seraphim the Wonderworker of Sarov - Greek Orthodox …
Jan 2, 2025 · Saint Seraphim was born in the town of Kursk in 1759. From tender childhood he was under the protection of the most holy Mother of God, who, when he was nine years old, appeared to him in a vision, and through her icon of Kursk, healed him from a grave sickness from which he had not been expected to recover.
Seraphim: Saint or No Saint? | Catholic Answers Q&A
Is St. Seraphim of Sarov a Catholic saint? Is his canonization deemed valid by the Catholic Church? St. Seraphim of Sarov was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Holy Synod in 1903. His reputation on Earth and from heaven is similar to the Catholic saints John Vianney or Padre Pio.
The Life of Saint Seraphim - OrthoChristian.Com
Having led a heavenly life on earth, like the great desert saints of antiquity, even in these latter times of spiritual desolation, St. Seraphim is an instructor and an inspirer of the true Christian life.
Repose of Venerable Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov
Jan 2, 2020 · Saint Seraphim of Sarov, a great ascetic of the Russian Church, was born on July 19, 1754. His parents, Isidore and Agathia Moshnin, were inhabitants of Kursk. Isidore was a merchant. Toward the end of his life, he began construction of a cathedral in Kursk, but he died before the completion of the…