Bishop
Saint Ignatios was born to devout parents and was raised with great virtue. He renounced the world and became a monk. He was appointed archimandrite and later became bishop of Rostov. He served the diocese for twenty-six years, until he fell asleep in the Lord on the 28th of May 1288.
After his repose, the entire city of Rostov gathered around his holy relic. The people mourned the loss of their shepherd and teacher. The body of Saint Ignatios was carried into the church, where the funeral service was performed.
On that day, two devout nuns who had come to venerate him, Theodosia and Xenia, became witnesses of a shared vision. They saw the saint standing upright and, vested in his episcopal garments, blessing the people. This event was considered to be a great revelation of his holiness and of the glory bestowed upon him.
Another miracle occurred in the presence of Archimandrite Stephanos, who had a wound on his hand. When he touched the saint’s body, his finger was healed.
Through the prayers of Saint Ignatios, numerous miracles continue to take place to this day, to the glory and worship of the Triune God.
