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September 25 · Optional · White

St Sergius of Radonezh

(c. 1314–1392) Hermit of the northern forests whose cell became the Trinity Lavra, mother of Russian monasticism. He refused the see of Moscow, wore peasant cloth, and blessed Prince Dmitri before the victory at Kulikovo; Russia calls him its abbot.

When is the feast of St Sergius of Radonezh?

The feast is celebrated on September 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Sergius of Radonezh?

The feast of St Sergius of Radonezh is celebrated on September 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Sergius of Radonezh?

(c. 1314–1392) Hermit of the northern forests whose cell became the Trinity Lavra, mother of Russian monasticism. He refused the see of Moscow, wore peasant cloth, and blessed Prince Dmitri before the victory at Kulikovo; Russia calls him its…

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