Hierarch · 16th century
Saint Gurias Archbishop of Kazan
Also known as Gury
First Archbishop of Kazan after the establishment of the diocese, who worked to strengthen Orthodox life in the newly Christianized region.
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Notes
Principal repose feast; the uncovering of his relics is commemorated Oct 4.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints