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Saint Seraphim of Sarov

Born in Kursk of Russia in 1759 to wealthy and pious parents, he lost his father at the age of 4 and his mother took over his upbringing and spiritual education. Till the age of 10 he was saved twice by God’s the grace from certain death. His love to God was complete already since his childhood. At the age of 19 he went to a commune in the Desert of Sarov as a monk, under the guidance of Joseph the Elder. He served all deaconry degrees he studied the Bible and many patristic and ascetical books. He went to the Desert of Sarov to become an ascetic. Three years later, he fell ill with dropsy and was saved by the intervention of the Virgin Mary. At the place of his treatment a holy temple was built with his assistance. In 1786, he was named Seraphim due to his zeal for Jesus and later he was ordained deacon. Seven years later, he became a priest, without quitting his strict monastic life. Saint Seraphim became known for his spiritual sermons and his countless miracles.