The last years of his life saw Saint Seraphim bed-ridden. Early in the morning, he saw Our Most Holy Theotokos pointing up to the sky with her right hand. He Prayed the Akathists to Our Panagia, Saint Seraphim of Sarov, and Saint Nicholas. He then received Holy Communion and read the Psalter and Holy Gospel. In the evening he was helped onto a chair where he Prayed, and often asked those with him what time it was. At 2am he read the Prayer for the Departure of the Soul, then Crossed himself and said “Lord, save and have mercy on the whole world.” Then he gave his Soul into the hands of His beloved Lord Jesus Christ.
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Below are some photos of the Holy Graves of Saint Seraphim of Vyritsa and Schemanun Seraphima. You can also see the large Cross on the wall which Miraculously is streaming Myrrh.
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Read about the Miraculous appearance of the Crown of Thorns in the Icon below.
