Ηegumen / Abbot
Little is known about the life of Saint Amphilochius of Glushitsa. He lived in one of the monasteries in the city of Veliky Ustyug, where he was ordained a priest. In 1417, he left the monastery and went to the Glushitsa region, seeking a life of profound asceticism and spiritual devotion under the guidance of Saint Dionysius. Saint Amphilochius asked him for guidance and assistance. Impressed by his humility and piety, Saint Dionysius welcomed him into the monastic community, where Amphilochius chose to remain and follow his spiritual example.
He observed a strict monastic rule, enduring all hardships and striving to imitate the example of his spiritual father. After twenty years in the monastery, Saint Dionysius appointed him as his successor. Before his death, he advised Amphilochius to care for the brotherhood and to safeguard the spiritual life of the monks.
For the following fifteen years, Saint Amphilochius devoted himself wholeheartedly to this calling, faithfully following the counsel of his spiritual father. He reposed on October 12, 1452, and was buried in the Sosnovets Hermitage, near Saint Dionysius. His relics are preserved at the monastery. His feast days are on October 11/24 and May 13/26.
