Venerable · 1754–1833
Seraphim of Sarov
Venerable Seraphim, Wonderworker of Sarov
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
Seraphim of Sarov was a russian hermit and starets of Sarov; greeted all with 'Christ is risen, my joy!' A wonderworker of inner peace and the acquisition of the Holy Spirit. The years given for this life are 1754–1833. Orthodox Christians remember him among the venerable monastic saints.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Traditionally asked to pray for spiritual consolation, Russia, inner peace. The reason for this custom is not recorded here.
Prayer
O holy Seraphim of Sarov, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.