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St. Seraphim of Sarov
Also known as: Seraphim Sarovsky
Venerable Father Seraphim, pray to God for us.
Brief Life Hermit who greeted all with 'My joy!' and radiated the grace of the Spirit.
Feast Day(s) Jan 2; Glorification Jul 19
Rank / Type
Venerable (Monastic)WonderworkerAsceticHermit
Church Status
MonasticClergy - Priest
Family / Life State
Single Adult
Commonly Asked Intercessions
Healing
Life Experience
Chronic PainLoneliness
Virtue
HumilityLoveHopePerseverance
Region of Origin
Rus' / Russia
Tradition of Veneration
RussianPan-OrthodoxGreek
Era Modern
Century 19th
Gender Male
Notes 'Acquire the Spirit of peace.'
Works by the Saint
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