Sergej Nikolaevič Râsnânskij
1886–1976 (age 90)
Priest
Biography
Priest Sergej Nikolaevič Râsnânskij guided his flock with calm wisdom and deep compassion, serving as a spiritual anchor for Russian Orthodox faithful far from their homeland. He spoke softly yet firmly, offering pastoral care that reflected both tradition and a pastoral desire to comfort anyone in need.
He died in 1976 and rests at Novo-Diveevo Russian Orthodox Cemetery, a place where parishioners still honor his steady presence.