Seraphim of Sarov
angelic Eastern Orthodox Church single tradition · 2
Seraphim of Sarov is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. He is generally considered the greatest of the 18th-century startsy (elders). Seraphim extended the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 1754 CE
- Attested period
- 1754 – 1903
- Historical notes
- Lived 1754 or 1759 – 1833; glorified in 1903.
Relationships
- allied with
- Sergius of Radonezh
- co occurs with
- Holy Spirit
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The available information about relations between Seraphim of Sarov and Russian Old Believers tradition is somewhat contradictory. On the one hand, in all the memoirs and biographies, and in the collections of his sayings, he is undoubtedly portrayed as a convinced supporter of the reforms in the church”
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“Together with Seraphim of Sarov, he is one of the most highly venerated saints in Russia.”
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