Seraphim of Sarov
Russian saint
Died when: 73 years 168 days (881 months)Star Sign: Leo
Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: ??????? ?????????; 30 July [O.S. 19 July] 1754 (or 1759) – 14 January [O.S. 2 January] 1833), born Prókhor Isídorovich Moshnín (Mashnín) [???´??? ???´??????? ?????´? (?????´?)], is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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.
He taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to receive the Holy Spirit.Perhaps his most popular quotation amongst his devotees is "acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved." Seraphim was glorifed by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903.
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