Saint Seraphin of Sarov and Saints

Origin: Possibly painted in Nizhnii Novgorod – Russia
Age: 2nd Half of the XIXth Century
Composition: Tempera on wood
Measures Cms: 84,7 X 63,8 X 2,5

In 1793 he embraced the priesthood in the Sarov monastery and at the age of 35 he initiated his experience moving back to a hut of the forest. In 1804 was hurt seriously by a few bandits, but he was incredible recovered, and to his return he lived three years as stilites on a small stone praying for a world convulsed by the Napoleonic wars. His retirement lasted until 1825 and at the age of 66 he became famous for reading the hearts (cardiognosis) and recovering. He was attracting to poor, patients and personalities. He had several visions. He died on January 2, 1833 knees down the icon of Virgin Mary. Accompany to the image Martyr Sergy and Martyr Appoliaria.