Epiphanius of Voronet

Epiphanius was a schemamonk at Voroneț Monastery, from the Suceava region, in the first half of the seventeenth century, called by the Paterikon Saint Epiphanius of Voroneț. He is venerated by the faithful, without synodal canonization; the sources available to us give no day of commemoration.

In the community founded by Saint Daniel the Hermit many holy lives were lived: some in the common life, others in stillness near the monastery, others as hermits deep in the forests below Rarău. Epiphanius strove in everything to follow the great abbot's struggle. His deeds, like those of other strugglers, remained unknown, the Paterikon says, since hidden labours are known to God alone. Local tradition keeps that he was very obedient and gentle, had the gift of tears and was perfect in love.

A manuscript called the Paterikon of the Saints of Moldo-⁠Romania says he lived around 1660 and overcame the invisible enemies by his deep humility. It also recalls that he was a great teacher of prayer and a skilled guide who saw the state of each person's heart and drove out evil spirits with the name of Christ. Many believers sought him out, like an Abraham with many spiritual sons.

The year of his repose is not known. The Paterikon says he departed in peace and was venerated by all as a saint and wonder-⁠worker.