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Venerable (Monastic) · 16th century

Venerable Barlaam of Keretsk

Also known as Barlaam of Kola

A priest of the White Sea coast who, in deep repentance, spent years rowing the northern waters in penance and is venerated as a protector of seafarers and fishermen.

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Notes

Also commemorated Nov 6.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Jan 15