Seraphim of Sarov

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Saint Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: Serafim Sarovskij) (30 July 1759 - 14 January 1833), born Prokhor Moshnin (Prohor Moshnin), is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and, arguably, the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson, and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5512758411
• ISBN13: 9785512758410
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"