Venerable Martyr
Avakum of Medljani
Monk of Medljani Monastery
A monk of Medljani Monastery, venerated as a venerable martyr alongside Hegumen Serafim.
- Feast
- September 28old style October 11
- Era
- 20th century
- Place
- Medljani Monastery
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Venerable Martyr Avakum of Medljani was a monk of the Medljani Monastery and received the crown of martyrdom together with Abbot Serafim and Brother Mardarije. The Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church numbered him among the saints in 2022. Their common commemoration is on 28 September, old style (11 October, new style). The source preserves no details of his life.
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