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St. Joasaph of Belgorod
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St. Joasaph of Belgorod

1705–1754 · Belgorod · Feast December 10

Joachim Gorlenko was a Ukrainian noble who became a monk and bishop of Belgorod. He visited the parishes of his diocese tirelessly, and he went out at night dressed simply to give money to the poor without being recognised. He was glorified in 1911.

  • Feast: December 10 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1705–1754
  • Place: Belgorod
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