He was born in the first quarter of the 14th century in the city of Vladimir on the Klyazma River with the name Jacob. His father, priest Ignatius, and mother Anna were God-fearing and gave their son a pious upbringing. From the age of seven, Jacob began to study the sacred books and showed diligence towards the house of God. He accepted monasticism in the monastery in honor of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, taking the name Pachomius.
After the death of his father, left an orphan, he continued his pious intentions. Pachomius was sent to the brotherly bakery, where he worked tirelessly. The igumen of the monastery, seeing his diligence, brought him to Saint Alexis, who ordained him as a deacon. Pachomius served for many years in the Nativity Monastery and later became the abbot of the Tsarevo-Constantinov Monastery.
Realizing that God's grace was calling him to new feats, he secretly left the monastery and went to Nerekhta, where he found a place to establish a new monastery. The people of Nerekhta gladly helped him in the arrangement of the monastery, and soon a church in honor of the Life-Giving Trinity was built.
Pachomius took care of the brotherhood, establishing a way of life and introducing a strict rule. The monastery became a model for others, and many donated for its construction. He passed away on March 21, 1384, in labors and prayers, leaving the brotherhood with instructions and blessings.
His burial was solemn, and his relics were placed in the Trinity Cathedral. After the discovery of the relics in 1675, the veneration of the saint began, which was strengthened by numerous miracles occurring both during his life and after his death.
Many miracles associated with the name of the saint occurred in Nerekhta, including healings from diseases and deliverances from troubles. In 1848 and 1853, he helped people during cholera epidemics, and many were healed through prayers to him.
The memory of the saint is celebrated twice a year: on March 21/April 3 and May 15/28, when a large gathering of pilgrims occurs at the Trinity-Sypanov Church.
