The Klopsky Monastery, located fifteen versts from Veliky Novgorod, became known for the miracles of Saint Michael. He came to the monastery to the igumen Theodosius, without any known origin. One day, during the morning service, the hieromonk found him in his cell, where the saint was writing the book of the Acts of the Holy Apostles. Michael, avoiding questions about his name, confirmed it only after the igumen's persistent requests.
Saint Michael led an ascetic life, eating only bread and water once a week. His prayers helped during a drought when he called forth a spring of water, which served the brethren and visitors. During a famine, the saint convinced the igumen to feed all the needy, and the supplies of bread did not run out through his prayers.
Michael predicted the capture of Veliky Novgorod, performing many miracles. He peacefully fell asleep in the Lord in 1452, and his body was buried in the Monastery of the Life-Giving Trinity, where it continues to bring healing to the faithful.
