On October 6, the Church commemorates the glorification of Saint Innocent (Veniaminov).translated

On October 6, the Orthodox Church commemorates the glorification of the outstanding Russian missionary – Saint Innocent (Veniaminov; died 1879), which took place in 1977.

"Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna Innocent," engraving by P.P. Protasov / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain

Saint Innocent (Veniaminov, 1797-1879) dedicated his life to enlightening the pagan peoples of Alaska, Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, Eastern Siberia, and the Far East with the light of Christ's faith.

In addition, for 11 more years, he served as Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna, during which time he also demonstrated himself to be a remarkable church leader.

Saint Innocent passed to the Lord on March 31, 1879, on Great Saturday, and was buried in the Church of the Holy Spirit of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.

On October 6, 1977, the Russian Orthodox Church glorified Innocent (Veniaminov) among the saints. His memory is celebrated twice a year: on April 13 (March 31 according to the old calendar) – the day of his blessed death, and on October 6 (September 23 according to the old calendar) – the day of his glorification.

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