Venerable (Monastic) · 15th century
Venerable Cornelius Abbot of Paleostrov
Also known as Cornelius of Paleostrov · Cornelius of Olonets
The founder of monastic life on Pali Island in Lake Onega, where disciples gathered around him in the northern wilderness.
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Notes
Distinct from Cornelius of Komel (same day). Aug 21 = his Paleostrov (Olonets) commemoration.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints