Saint Sergius began his monastic life on the holy Mount Athos, after which he came to the Moscow state and settled in the Radonezh region, where he was under the pastoral care of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. He showed zeal for God, performing good deeds and imitating Saint Sergius. Not wishing for worldly glory, he decided to withdraw into the wilderness, confessing his thoughts to Saint Sergius, who blessed him for this.
Saint Sergius of Nura came to an area covered with forests and swamps, where he found a place on the Nura River, where he later built a monastery. He prayed to God, asking for blessings to serve in this place. The saint erected a cross and built a chapel, spending many years in asceticism, fasting, and prayer, enduring sufferings from demons and men.
Once, he was attacked by robbers who beat him, but he, praying, thanked God for the opportunity to suffer for Him. The saint did not leave the place despite the threats and continued his ascetic feats. He was strengthened in prayer and patiently bore all trials.
The fame of the saint spread, and people began to come to him for spiritual help. Sergius received them as a father, and the number of brethren grew to 40. He began to build a church in the name of the All-Merciful Savior and cells for the brethren.
Saint Paul, who lived nearby, was also his spiritual father. They often met and shared experiences. Sergius, having reached deep old age, fell ill. Before his death, he called the brethren, instructing them in love and the commandments of God.
After the death of Sergius, his relics were buried in the church he built. Many miracles occurred from his grave, healing the sick and freeing the possessed. Saint Sergius continued to appear to people, helping them and guiding them on the path of salvation.
