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Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1 August [O.S. 19 July] 1754 (or 1759) – 14 January [O.S. 2 January] 1833), born Prokhor Moshnin, is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders). Seraphim extended the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson. He taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit. Perhaps his most popular quotation amongst Orthodox believers is "Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved." Seraphim was glorified (canonized) by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903. His biographer Nicholas Motovilov was one of his "spiritual children". Pope John Paul II referred to him as a saint.

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Saint Séraphim de Sarov (1 août [ O.S. 19 juillet ] 1754 (ou 1759) – 14 janvier [ O.S. 2 janvier ] 1833), née Prokhor Moshnin, est un des plus célèbres moines russes et mystiques dans l'Église orthodoxe orientale. Il est généralement considéré comme le plus grand des startsy du XIXe siècle (les anciens). Séraphins étendu l'enseignement monastique de contemplation, theoria et abnégation pour les profanes. Il enseigne que le but de la vie chrétienne devait acquérir le Saint-Esprit. Sa citation plus populaire parmi les croyants orthodoxes est peut-être « Acquérir un esprit paisible, et des milliers autour de toi seront sauvegardés. » séraphins a été glorifié (canonisé) par l'Église orthodoxe russe en 1903. Son biographe Nicholas Motovilov était un de ses « enfants spirituels ». Pape John Paul II parlait de lui comme un saint.

Domain: Religion; Category: Christianity

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