Alexander Oshevensky (in the world Alexei Nikiforovich Osheven ; March 17, 1427 - April 20, 1479 ) is a Russian Christian ascetic, reverend , founder and first abbot of the Oshevensky monastery ( Arkhangelsk region ).
| Alexander Oshevensky | |
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 Rev. Alexander Oshevensky . Icon of the Solovetsky Monastery . | |
| Birth | March 17, 1427 Beloozero Belozersky principality |
| Death | April 20, 1479 (52 years old) Alexandro-Oshevensky monastery |
| Is revered | in the Russian Orthodox Church |
| In the face | reverend |
| Day of Remembrance | April 20 ( May 3 ) |
Memorial Days - April 20 ( May 3 ), in the Cathedral of Karelian Saints and in the Cathedral of Novgorod Saints .
Biography
Born in the family of a wealthy peasant Nikifor Oshevnya. At birth he was named Alexei. At the age of 19 he took monastic tonsure in the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery with the name Alexander. After his father moved to the north, where he founded a settlement, he was blessed to create a new monastery. First, a cross was erected, then the church of St. Nicholas and the monastery with him were built, around which the brethren gathered. Alexander was sympathetic to hesychasm : sacred silence and Jesus prayer were practiced in the community. Alexander survived a difficult family conflict with his brother Ambrose, who opposed the tonsure of his sons as a monk. As a result of this discord, Alexander was seriously ill, but was miraculously healed in a dream by the appearance of St. Cyril of Belozersky .
After death, the life of Alexander was composed and the icons were painted. Rev. Alexander Oshevensky was of medium height, with a dry face and sunken cheeks, with a small and not thick beard, with gray hair in blond hair.