Venerable Seraphim of Sarov

Description: St. Seraphim of Sarov is one of the most beloved and venerated saints in Russia. When creating the image, the sculptor took the life icons of the holy XIX - early. Twentieth centuries. According to the legend, living in a far-off desert, Seraphim of Sarov, prayed standing on a stone, for 1000 nights in a row before the icon of the Holy Trinity, which he placed on a tree standing next to him. The image of Seraphim, praying on a stone, is one of the most common canonical images of a saint. The figure of the saint in prayer position is set on a granite pedestal. The minimum of details, combined with the silvery textured surface of the sculpture, emphasize the simplicity and detachment of the image from all worldly and vain. The name Seraphim means "fiery" in translation. The whole life of the Monk is an example of ardent service to God.