Venerable
Ephraim of Smolensk
The Wonderworker
A monk of Smolensk, a wonderworker, honored as a saint in the Russian Church.
- Feast
- August 21old style September 3
- Reposed
- 123813th century
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Holy Venerable Ephraim of Smolensk was a disciple of Saint Abraham of Smolensk and was distinguished by meekness and love for his neighbour, following his spiritual father with diligence. He reposed in the year 1238.
He is commemorated on 21 August, on the day of the commemoration of Saint Abraham, and on the Sunday before the day of honouring the Smolensk icon of the Mother of God, on 28 July. He is honoured in the Synaxis of the Saints of Smolensk.
Commemorated the same day August 21
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