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Sergius of Radonezh: The Mystical Russian Forest Saint

A young Russian hermit entered the forest, built a tiny wooden cell, and began a life of prayer, fasting and solitude. Then came the bear, the angels, the visions, the miraculous spring—and eventually an entire spiritual movement. Discover the fascinating life and legends of Sergius of Radonezh, one of medieval Russia’s greatest mystical saints.