Sergius of Radonezh

Monastic · Wonderworker · 1314–1392 · Russia

Life events

  1. Tonsured — 1337

    After parents' death, withdrew with brother Stefan to Makovets forest; took monastic name Sergius and lived as solitary.

  2. Other — 1345

    Founded Trinity Monastery in wilderness near Radonezh; pioneered cenobitic reform in Russian monasticism.

  3. Ordained — 1353

    Ordained priest and appointed hegumen by Bishop Athanasius of Volyn.

  4. Other — 1380

    Blessed Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy before the Battle of Kulikovo against the Golden Horde.

  5. Died — 1392

    Died at Trinity Monastery; canonized 1452. Relics rediscovered intact in 1422.

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