Saint Barlaam of Novgorod
Also known as
Alexis
Profile
Born to a wealthy family. When his parents died, Alexis became a hermit on the Volga River. His reputation for holiness spread and attracted so many students that he founded a monastery for them, became a monk, and took the name Barlaam.
Born
Novgorod, Russia as Alexis
Died
6 November 1193 of natural causes
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