St Seraphim of Sarov (d 1833), a Russian monk, became a hermit in the woods, served as a spiritual teacher to inquiring lay people, whom he addressed as “My joys.” His purified humanity was charged with supernatural charity. Animals, including bears, felt no fear in his presence.
Conversation
orthochristian.com/47866.html A great saint. Here is his conversation with Motovilov on the acquisition of the Holy Spirit, who experienced theosis with the saint.
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