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Venerable (Monastic) · 16th century

Venerable Alexander Abbot of Svir

Also known as Alexander of Svir

A northern Russian monastic founder of great ascetic life and spiritual gifts, who was granted a vision of the Holy Trinity and became a major figure of Russian monasticism.

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Notes

Principal repose Aug 30; uncovering of relics commemorated Apr 17.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints