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Saint Seraphim of Sarov was an 18th and 19th-century Russian Orthodox monk, mystic, and spiritual advisor. After his canonization in 1903, his relics were held at the Sarov monastery until they were confiscated by Soviet authorities in the 1920s. The remains were eventually located in 1991 within a museum storage facility and were subsequently returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Today, the relics are enshrined at the Seraphim-Diveyevo Convent, which serves as a major pilgrimage site for Orthodox Christians.
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Where are the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov located?
The relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov are enshrined at the Seraphim-Diveyevo Convent in Russia. The convent is one of the most important centers of Russian Orthodox pilgrimage.
When were St. Seraphim of Sarov's relics rediscovered?
His relics were miraculously rediscovered in 1991 after being hidden and believed lost during the Soviet anti-religious campaigns. They were found in the storage rooms of a museum in Leningrad and subsequently returned to the Church.
Who was St. Seraphim of Sarov?
He was a renowned 18th and 19th-century Russian Orthodox hermit and spiritual elder who lived from 1754 to 1833. He is famous for his ascetic lifestyle, mystical visions, and the famous phrase "acquire a peaceful spirit, and around you thousands will be saved."
When was Seraphim of Sarov canonized?
He was officially canonized as a saint by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903. The canonization ceremony in Sarov was famously attended by Tsar Nicholas II and the entire Russian imperial family.
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