Theophan the Recluse

Russian saint (1815–1894)
Person human Q980914
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Theophan the Recluse

Summary

Theophan the Recluse is a human[1]. Born in Chernava[2], he… he was born on January 10, 1815[3]. He passed away in Vysha[4]. He died on January 6, 1894[5]. He worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (590 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chernava[2], Theophan the Recluse…
  • Theophan the Recluse died in Vysha[4].
  • Theophan the Recluse was born on January 10, 1815[3].
  • Theophan the Recluse was born on January 22, 1815[8].
  • Theophan the Recluse died on January 6, 1894[5].
  • Theophan the Recluse died on January 18, 1884[9].
  • Theophan the Recluse held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Theophan the Recluse worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[6].
  • Theophan the Recluse was educated at Livny Theological School[11].
  • Theophan the Recluse's education included a stint at Kiev Theological Academy[12].
  • Theophan the Recluse was educated at Q4336853[13].
  • Theophan the Recluse received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[14].
  • Theophan the Recluse received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15].
  • Theophan the Recluse received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[16].
  • Theophan the Recluse's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[17].
  • Theophan the Recluse is recorded as male[18].
  • Theophan the Recluse's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Theophan the Recluse's Commons category is recorded as Theophan the Recluse[20].
  • Theophan the Recluse's canonization status is recorded as prelate[21].
  • Theophan the Recluse's given name is recorded as Georgy[22].
  • Theophan the Recluse's feast day is recorded as January 10[23].
  • Theophan the Recluse's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Theophan the Recluse[24].
  • Theophan the Recluse's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Theophan the Recluse's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Theophan the Recluse's described by source is recorded as Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chernava[2], Theophan the Recluse… Recorded date of birth include January 10, 1815[3] and January 22, 1815[8].

Education

Educated at Livny Theological School[11], an educational institution[28]; Kiev Theological Academy[12], an educational institution[29], in Russian Empire[30], founded in 1819[31], headquartered in Kyiv[32]; and Q4336853[13], an educational institution[33], in Russia[34].

Career and Affiliations

Theophan the Recluse's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[14], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Theophan the Recluse's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 6, 1894[5] and January 18, 1884[9]. Theophan the Recluse passed away in Vysha[4].

Why It Matters

Theophan the Recluse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (590 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Theophan the Recluse born?

Theophan the Recluse was born in Chernava[2].

Where did Theophan the Recluse die?

Theophan the Recluse passed away in Vysha[4].

What did Theophan the Recluse do for work?

Theophan the Recluse worked as Eastern Orthodox priest[6].

Where did Theophan the Recluse go to school?

Theophan the Recluse was educated at Livny Theological School[11], Kiev Theological Academy[12], and Q4336853[13].

What awards did Theophan the Recluse receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[14], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[15], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Eastern Orthodox priest
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
    Award received Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
    Languages spoken, written or signed Russian
    Topic's main category Category:Theophan the Recluse
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