Sergius of Radonezh is Abbot of the Russian Land (birth name was Bartholomew; May 3, 1314 or May 1322 – September 25, 1392) – Abbot of the Russian Church, founder of several monasteries, including the Holy Trinity Monastery near Moscow (now the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius). A spiritual gatherer of the Russian people, associated with the cultural ideal of Holy Rus' and the emergence of Russian spiritual culture, "the guardian angel of Russia" (Pavel Florensky). He left no written legacy, but his spiritual instructions are well known. He is known as a representative of active hesychasm, the founder of Russian eldership and the restorer of monastic community life, which comes from Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves. Since the 15th century, he has been venerated by the Russian Orthodox Church as a saint and is considered the greatest Russian ascetic. He is considered the patron saint of students Subscribe ✅ #Saints