Simeon the Stylite by Carel Willink

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Simeon the Stylite by Carel Willink
Today we celebrate the Holy and Venerable Seraphim of Sarov the Wonderworker. Saint Seraphim is considered one of the greatest and well known saints of the 19th century. As a young child he fell ill and was visited by the Mother of God herself and healed him. From this time, he decided to dedicate his life to God as a monk. Living in complete obedience to his elders, Saint Seraphim grew exceedingly in virtue and prayer, surpassing many of his fellow monks. He ventured into the Sarov wilderness where he dwelt as a stylite on a pillar of rock for a thousand days in constant prayer. Once when approached by Motovilov and asked about the acquisition of the Holy Spirit, Saint Seraphim transformed before him like Christ on Mount Tabor, filling the young theologian with an indescribable peace and warmth. Saint Seraphim lived to around 70 years of age but prophesied that he would live well over 100. When asked to explain this prophesy, he said that in the last days he will resurrect from the grave like the Seven Youths of Ephesus and preach to the lost sheep of Russia. For his virtuous life, Saint Seraphim was granted the gift of wonder working before and even after his repose. May he intercede for us all + #saint #seraphim #sarov #seraphimofsarov #wonderworker #motherofgod #theotokos #monk #monastic #ascetic #pillar #stylite #wilderness #motovilov #transfiguration #christ #jesus #jesuschrist #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Nizhni Novgorod, Russia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm43DX4ByBC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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