Saint Seraphim of Sarov

human_specialist Christian single tradition · 1

Saint Seraphim of Sarov was a widely beloved mystic, healer, comforter, and spiritual guide. He is known for his conversation with his disciple Motovilov on the acquisition of the grace of the Holy Spirit, and the Saint's spiritual counsels.

When

Attested period
1945 – 2013

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Paul Evdokimov, "Saint Seraphim of Sarow", in: The Ecumenical Review, April 1963 Iulia de Beausobre, Flame in the Snow (London: Constable, 1945) Valentine Zander, St. Seraphim of Sarov (London: SPCK, 1975) Little Russian Philokalia: St. Seraphim of Sarov (St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1978)”

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