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Venerable (Monastic) · 16th century

Venerable Cornelius Abbot of Komel

Also known as Cornelius of Komel and Vologda

A noble-born monk who withdrew to the forest of Komel and there founded a monastery under a strict rule, becoming the teacher of many; among his disciples are Sts Cassian and Laurence of Komel.

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Notes

Distinct from Cornelius of Paleostrov (same day).

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints