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St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
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St. Ignatius Brianchaninov

1807–1867 · Nikolo-Babaevsky Monastery · Feast April 30

Dmitry Brianchaninov was an engineering officer, a favourite of Tsar Nicholas I, who left the army to become a monk. He was abbot of the St. Sergius hermitage near St. Petersburg and then bishop of the Caucasus. In retirement he wrote The Arena and other books that teach the Fathers’ wisdom to people in the modern world.

  • Feast: April 30 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1807–1867
  • Place: Nikolo-Babaevsky Monastery
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