Archbishop
Saint Moses was the son of a wealthy parent, Philip, from Veliky Novgorod. From his youth, he loved Christ and took monastic vows in the Tver Otroch Monastery. Later, he was ordained as a hieromonk and appointed as the abbot of the Novgorod Yuriev Monastery. In 1324, he became the Archbishop of Novgorod. His archiepiscopate was marked by the construction of churches, including the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos in 1327.
Saint Moses was a good shepherd, leading a life of abstinence, and gathered scribes for the transcription of liturgical books. He participated in efforts to put an end to pagan customs. In 1352, he built a stone church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. In 1353, he returned to the throne of the Novgorod diocese, where he continued to build churches.
After 25 years of archiepiscopate, in 1362, he passed away, and many miracles were performed. His relics repeatedly healed those who approached with faith. In 1686, the incorrupt relics of Saint Moses were uncovered, and in 1693, part of them was transferred to the Dukhovo Monastery. The memory of Saint Moses is celebrated on January 25.
