St. Barlaam

Barlaam
Feastday: November 6
Death: 1193

Hermit of Russia on the Volga River. Barlaam came from a wealthy family from Novgorod and was christened Alexis. When his parents died, he became a hermit on the Volga. So many disciples joined him there that he had to found a monastery. He took the name Barlaam at that time. He died on November 6, 1193. His grave was a popular site for pilgrims.

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Barlaam Barlaam Death: 1193
Death: 1193