num_pages: 28
description: Saint Seraphim of Sarov (Russian:  ) (19 July 1759 - 2 January (N.S. 14 January) 1833) born Prokhor Moshnin ( ) is one of the most renowned Russian monks and mystics in the Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy (elders) and arguably the first. He is remembered for extending the monastic teachings of contemplation theoria and self-denial to the layperson and taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to acquire the Holy Spirit.
language: English
title: On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit
publisher: None