Gennady Zdorovtsev, presbyter

Saint Gennady (Zdorovtsev) was born in 1868 in the family of a clergyman. In 1888, he graduated from the Yaroslavl Theological Seminary and served in the churches of the Lyubim district until 1907, after which he was transferred to the Yaroslavl Cathedral. In 1914, he became the rector of the Vladimir Church in the city of Yaroslavl. His diligent service was repeatedly noted with awards. Father Gennady served in the Vladimir city church until his martyr's death, being shot on July 5, 1918, under unknown circumstances.