St. Sylvesterof Obnora
of Poshekhonye
Venerable· Green: Colour of the Holy Spirit and eternal life
“In the deep forest at the River Obnora... he set up a cross at his chosen spot and began his ascetical labors.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Synaxes & other dates of commemoration
Birth
14th century
Russian principality
Death
25 Apr (8 May) 1379
Obnora, Russian principality
Life path
- Monk
- Abbot
- Hieromonk
Undertakings & Callings
- Anchorism
- Asceticism
God's Gifts
- Healing
- Expelling demons
- Wonderworking