Серафим Саровский

Monastic · Wonderworker · Ascetic · 1754–1833 · Russia

События жизни

  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.

Numbered pins trace the chronological journey from 8places; the line connects events in order of year.

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