Саровский монастырь / Sarov Monastery - 1903

Дореволюционная Россия на фотографиях Канонизация Преподобного Серафима Саровского 1903 год Pre-revolutionary Russia in photographs The Canonisation of Saint Seraphim Sarov Monastery 1903 Music: Glorification of St. Seraphim of Sarov and Blessed is the Man Both sung here by the Choir of the Sisters of the Holy Trinity St. Seraphim of Sarov Monastery Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1754-1833)is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Russian 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 in the presence of Emperor Nicholas II and the Imperial family. These photographs form a part of that celebration......