The pious prince Gleb, in Holy Baptism George, was born in Vladimir in 1155. He grew up deeply believing, leading a solitary spiritual life from the age of twelve. His life was short: he blissfully departed on June 20, 1175, at the age of 19.
His relics did not undergo corruption, and miracles were performed. During the Mongol-Tatar invasion in 1238, fire did not touch the tomb of Prince Gleb, which astonished even the warriors of Khan Batu. In 1410, during the attack of the Tatar army, fire emerged from the tomb, frightening the enemies.
In 1608, during the siege of Vladimir, a light appeared in the cathedral, and a certain spirit announced that the Lord would not betray the city to enemies. The all-Russian canonization of the prince took place on November 30, 1702, and his relics are kept in the Assumption Cathedral of Vladimir.
Archimandrite Anthony, living in the world, doubted the incorruption of the relics, but, following the holy relics of Prince Gleb, was convinced of their truth. He felt the fragrance and began to believe in the holiness and incorruption of the holy relics, which became a lesson for him about the importance of faith.
