Zhitiye svyatogo Sergiya Radonezhskogo

The Zhitiye svyatogo Sergiya Radonezhskogo (Life of Saint Sergius of Radonezh) is a notable work of Old Russian literature written by Epiphanius the Wise, who lived between the 14th and 15th centuries. This hagiography is an example of the "word weaving" style, characterized by its ornamental prose and close ties to theological doctrines.1

The subject, Saint Sergius of Radonezh, was a Russian Orthodox monk and spiritual leader who lived from 1314 to 1392. He founded the Trinity Monastery, which became a center for religious renewal and national identity in Russia. His teachings and monastic institutions significantly influenced Russian spirituality, and he is considered a patron saint of Russia.2