Venerable

Venerable Seraphim of Sarov

January 2 Old CalendarJanuary 15 New Calendar

Life

Seraphim was one of the greatest Russian ascetics, clairvoyants and wonderworkers. Seraphim was born in 1759 and reposed in 1833. Seraphim was distinguished by great humility. When the whole world praised Seraphim, he called himself "poor Seraphim."

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, January 2. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The full reading for January 2 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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