Seraphim Sarovensis

Eventa vitae

1. tonsured — 1778

   Entered Sarov Monastery as novice; received monastic tonsure August 13, 1786 with name Seraphim.

2. ordained — 1786

   Ordained deacon by Bishop Victor of Vladimir.

3. ordained — 1793

   Ordained priest by Bishop Theophilus of Tambov.

4. tonsured — 1794

   Withdrew to a forest hermitage; practiced extreme asceticism, including 1000-day prayer on a rock.

5. other — 1825

   After vision of the Theotokos, opened his cell to visitors; received thousands of pilgrims daily.

6. died — 1833

   Found dead kneeling before an icon of the Theotokos. Canonized 1903 by Tsar Nicholas II and the Holy Synod.

7. translated — 1903

   Glorification with imperial family present at Sarov.

8. translated — 1991

   Relics rediscovered after Soviet confiscation; solemnly translated back to Diveyevo Convent.

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