There are many great Russian Orthodox saints. Among them are Sidonia, Tikhon, and John Alexandrovich Kochurov. They are all very popular among followers of Christianity, and are well-known for their spiritual and charitable works. However, some may be unfamiliar with these great men. This article aims to give an overview of these famous saints and their lives.
John Alexandrovich Kochurov
Father John Alexandrovich Kochurov was born in Russia on 13 July 1871. He was the son of Archpriest Alexander Vasilievich Kochurov and Anna Nikolaevna Kochurova. At the age of five, he was baptized into the Orthodox Church.
After his baptism, Father John began studying at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. In 1895, he was ordained to the priesthood. His first ministry was at the Russian Church in Exile in the Bigildino-Surky village in Dankov County in the Ryazan Governorate of Russia.
As the Bolsheviks entered Tsarskoye Selo in 1917, Father John was the first Catholic and Orthodox priest killed in that country. His funeral was held in the Saint Catherine Sobor.
A number of crowds of people sought his help. This caused the clergy to lead a solemn procession through the town. However, they were surrounded by artillery fire from the Red Guard. Eventually, John was murdered with a succession of rifle shots.
Father Hotovitzky
Saint Alexander Hotovitzky, a Russian Orthodox priest, is one of the saints who are remembered on August 7. The day marks the 85th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Alexander.
He was born in the city of Kremenets in Galicia in 1872. In 1896, he married Maria Vladimirovna Shcherbukhina. Their son was born in 1898 and named after the priest. Several parishes were founded by Father Hotovitzky.
He was ordained a priest in Montreal in 1902. After serving in the Orthodox Church in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was assigned to Saint Nicholas Cathedral in New York City. His work in the USA included missionary activities among emigrants from Galicia.
He was also the editor of the Russian Orthodox American Messenger. During the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, he defended the Orthodox Christian faith and property.
Father Tikhon
Tikhon of Zadonsk, also known as Father Tikhon, was a Russian Orthodox saint. The Patriarch of Moscow, he was an important figure in the twentieth century. He helped to revive Orthodox life in Russia. His actions defended the Church against the enemies of God.
During the twentieth century, the communist regime in Russia made it difficult for the Orthodox Church to function. There were a lot of attacks on the Church, including a large number of clergy that were imprisoned. However, Patriarch Tikhon was able to bring together the whole Russian people. In 1924, he was hospitalized. Despite this, he continued to work.
Before his death, he was visited by the Mother of God. She told him that he was going to the unfading glory of the Eternal Light.
Sidonia
St Nino is one of the most revered and widely known saints in the Georgian Orthodox Church. Known for his conversion of Georgia in the 4th century, he is not to be confused with Saint Santo Nino. His name is considered to be synonymous with the word “Georgia”. In this article, we’ll look at the legend behind Saint Nino’s name, and explore why he remains important to Georgians today.
St Nino is not the only Georgian Orthodox saint to have given the country its name. His tomb is located at Bodbe Monastery in Kakheti, eastern Georgia. Today, the tomb is maintained and a daily service is held.
St Ariadne, a Greek princess in Greek mythology, was also a Georgian Orthodox saint. She was imprisoned and beaten for her faith. Despite her imprisonment, she prayed to God for her release.
Herman
Saint Herman was a Russian Orthodox monk who traveled to the American continent as a missionary. He was born in Russia around 1758 into a simple merchant family. The family lived in the suburbs of Moscow.
After his baptism, he went to a monastery. In 1772, he entered the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Skete near St. Petersburg. Later, he became a monk in the Valaam Monastery.
As a monk, he served in the city of Serdobol to supervise the marble quarry. He also made pilgrimages to the St. Sergius Moscow Lavra. However, he had to work as a gardener for several years.
After a few years, he left Russia for the Aleutian Islands. In order to bring the Gospel to the natives, the Russian Church recognized the need.
