Births on July 19

Seraphim of Sarov

Born on July 19, 1759

Seraphim of Sarov, Russian monk and saint (d. 1833)

Seraphim of Sarov (Russian: Серафим Саровский; 30 July [O.S. 19 July] 1754 (or 1759) – 14 January [O.S. 2 January] 1833), born Prokhor Moshnin (Прохор Мошнин), is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is generally considered the greatest of the 18th-century startsy (elders). Seraphim extended the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson. He taught that the purpose of the Christian life was to receive the Holy Spirit. Perhaps his most popular quotation amongst his devotees is "acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved."

Seraphim was glorifed by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1903. Pope John Paul II also referred to him as a saint.

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Events on 1759

1 May

Wedgwood
Josiah Wedgwood founds the Wedgwood pottery company in Great Britain.
25 Jul

Fort Niagara
French and Indian War: In Western New York, British forces capture Fort Niagara from the French, who subsequently abandon Fort Rouillé.
1 Aug

Battle of Minden
Seven Years' War: The Battle of Minden, an allied Anglo-German army victory over the French. In Britain this was one of a number of events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759 and is celebrated as Minden Day by certain British Army regiments.
18 Sep

Quebec City
Seven Years' War: The British capture Quebec City.

Births on July 19

Seraphim of Sarov

Born on July 19, 1759

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Quebec City