Sergius of Radonezh
Sergius of Radonezh (Russian: Се́ргий Ра́донежский, Sergii Radonezhsky; 14 May 1314 – 25 September 1392), also known as Sergiy Radonezhsky, Serge of Radonezh and Sergius of Moscow, was a spiritual leader and monastic reformer of medieval Russia. Together with Seraphim of Sarov, he is one of the Russian Orthodox Church's most highly venerated saints.
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Sergius of Radonezh | |
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![]() Icon of Sergius of Radonezh, 17th century | |
Abbot of Radonezh, Miracle Worker of all Russia Russian Monastic Reformer, Teacher of the Faith | |
Born | 14 May 1314 Varnitsa, Rostov Velikiy |
Died | 25 September 1392 78) Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius | (aged
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Catholic Church Anglican Communion[1] Lutheranism[2] |
Canonized | 1452 or 1448 |
Major shrine | Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius |
Feast | Repose: 25 September / 8 October Uncovering of Relics: 5 July / 18 July |
Attributes | Dressed as a monk, sometimes with paterissa (abbot's staff) |
Patronage | Russia |