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# Sophrony Sakharov

(1896–1993)   Monk

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Sophrony Sakharov was a monk.

## Quick Facts About Sophrony Sakharov

Born September 22, 1896

Died July 11, 1993

Profession Monk

## About Sophrony Sakharov

Russian monk, theologian and writer (1896–1993)... \| Sophrony the Athonite, known also as Saint Sophrony, Elder Sophrony or Father Sophrony, was a Russian-born Orthodox Christian archimandrite and one of the most noted ascetic monks of the 20th century. He is best known as the disciple and biographer of Silouan the Athonite and compiler of his works i

##  Quotes by Sophrony Sakharov

> [“To produce something new is always a gamble, and God’s creation of man in His image and after His likeness involved a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sophrony-sakharov/to-produce-something-new-is-always-a-gamble-and-god-s-creation-of-man/)

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