Hierarch16th century
Saint Barsanuphius of Tver
Also known as Barsanuphius of Tver · Varsonofy of Tver · Barsanuphius, Bishop of Tver
Born in 1495 in Serpukhov, he was taken captive by Crimean Tatars in his youth, later became a monk, and served as bishop of Tver.
April 11New Calendar
Feast Day
April 24Old Calendar
Also commemorated
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Their life
Born in 1495 in Serpukhov, he was taken captive by Crimean Tatars in his youth, later became a monk, and served as bishop of Tver.
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Herald of the path of salvation, true keeper of Apostolic Tradition,
unshakable pillar, teacher of piety, and expounder of Orthodoxy;
O hierarch Barsanuphios,
entreat the Master of all to grant peace to the world,
and to our souls great mercy.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints