Seraphim of Sarov
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Summary
Seraphim of Sarov was born on July 19, 1754[1], in Kursk[2]. He died on January 2, 1833[3], in Sarov[4]. He worked as a monk[5], Eastern Orthodox priest[6], and Eastern Orthodox monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,727 views/month, #6,894 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1759[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1833[10]
- Place of burial: Nizhny Novgorod Oblast[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Seraphim of Sarov[15]
- Canonization status: The Venerable[16], thaumaturge[17]
- Given name: Seraphim[18], Prokhor[19]
- Feast day: August 1[20], January 2[21], January 15[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Seraphim of Sarov[23]
- Commons gallery: Seraphim of Sarov[24]
- Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[28]
- Name in native language: Прохор Исидорович Мошнин[29]
- Significant person: Sergei Nilus[30]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Seraphim of Sarov include Église Saint-Séraphin-de-Sarov[31], an Eastern Orthodox church building[32], in France[33], founded in 1933[34] and Rauschen Church[35], an Eastern Orthodox church building[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1906[38].
Why It Matters
Seraphim of Sarov has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Église Saint-Séraphin-de-Sarov[31], an Eastern Orthodox church building[32], in France[33], founded in 1933[34] and Rauschen Church[35], an Eastern Orthodox church building[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1906[38].
FAQs
Where was Seraphim of Sarov born?
Seraphim of Sarov's place of birth was Kursk[2].
Where did Seraphim of Sarov die?
Seraphim of Sarov passed away in Sarov[4].
What did Seraphim of Sarov do for work?
Seraphim of Sarov worked as a monk[5], Eastern Orthodox priest[6], and Eastern Orthodox monk[7].