Sergius of Radonezh

Сергий Радонежский (Known as "Abba Sergius")

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Born May 03, 1314

Rostov, Grand Duchy of Vladimir

Passed Away Sep 25, 1392 Sergiyev Posad, Muscovy

Lifespan 78 years old

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Archival Overview

Spiritual father of medieval Russia who founded the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius and blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy before the historic Battle of Kulikovo.

Biographical Record

Sergius of Radonezh (1314–1392 CE) withdrew into the deep northern Russian wilderness as a young hermit, dedicating his wooden chapel to the Holy Trinity.

His monastery grew into the Trinity Lavra, catalyzing a vast monastic colonization of northern Russia and unifying fragmented Russian principalities.

Key Life Milestones

1337

Founding of the Holy Trinity Monastery

Built a solitary wooden hermitage in the dense forests that became Russia's spiritual center.

1380

Blessing of Prince Dmitry Donskoy

Blessed Dmitry Donskoy, sending two warrior-monks to inspire victory against the Golden Horde.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
Sergiyev Posad, Russia

                         GPS: 56.3106, 38.1300                    

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