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.
Feast Day
August 30
Their life
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.
Notes
Principal repose Aug 30; uncovering of relics commemorated Apr 17.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints