Seraphim of Sarov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Seraphim of Sarov

Russian saint

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1754

Place of Birth: Kursk, Kursk Oblast, Russia

Date of Death: 02-Jan-1833

Profession: monk

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Saint Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: ??????? ?????????) (30 July [O.S.
19 July] 1754 (or 1759) – 14 January [O.S.
2 January] 1833), born Prokhor Moshnin (?????? ??????), is one of the most renowned Russian saints 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.
Pope John Paul II referred to him as a saint.