New Resource Website on the Worldwide Veneration of Blessed Hieromonk Seraphim

This much welcomed venture is, by its very existence, another example of the global veneration of Blessed Father Seraphim, and we wish the publisher and his team good strength and great success in advancing the cause of the glorification of this beloved, righteous ascetic struggler.  

Convert, writer, publisher, monastery founder and spiritual father, Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina shines like a burning light for our dark and troubled times, his words and example bursting with prophetic insights, counsel and significance. 

There is much to explore in this new website, and several unique features. Basic introductory texts are provided below. 

This information resource (internet site) was created to collect and publish information about the life, miracles and worldwide veneration of the 20th century American Orthodox ascetic Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina (Rose). It includes:

- preparation of materials for his canonization (declaration as a saint) in accordance with the tradition of the Orthodox Church.

- popularization of his life and teachings as a modern example of righteousness and as a guidance for salvation.

Follow the menu bar links for Information and About to learn how to contribute to the site's ongoing development. The publisher of the site has indicated his desire "to attract believers and specialists on voluntary basis to further replenish its content." 

VIDEO: The Monk who saw the Apocalypse

The narration, on the life of Blessed Hieromonk Seraphim Rose, is from the new edition of 'Youth of the Apocalypse'.

Produced by the outstanding YouTube channel, harmony. You can support their work via Patreon.

Order Youth of the Apocalypse here.

Let us repent, for it is, 'Later than we think!'

Fr Paul Baba relates how Fr Seraphim saved a troubled youth from committing suicide (VIDEO)

Archpriest Paul Baba, of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of America, relates a powerful story of how a troubled youth was brought to repentance and hope through the miraculous intervention of Blessed Hieromonk Seraphim.

See below for more reflections on Bl Hieromonk Seraphim by Fr Paul Baba.

For more of Fr Paul Baba's recollections of Blessed Father Seraphim, see the following:

Commemorating the Repose of Blessed Father Seraphim Rose (VIDEO)

Should Fr Seraphim Rose be glorified as a Saint? (VIDEO)

ROCOR could Canonize Fr Seraphim Rose 'in the next few years', says Archbishop of Canada

"Archbishop Gabriel [of Montreal and Canada] said that he personally sees no obstacle to glorifying Fr. Seraphim (Rose) in particular.

“ 'I met him when I was studying in seminary, a year before his death. There’s no doubt that he was a man of holy life,' he emphasized."

Br. José holding the Montreal Icon, in between St. John of San Francisco and Fr. Seraphim (Rose). Fresco, Holy Dormition Church in northern Moscow

ROCOR COULD CANONIZE METROPOLITAN PHILARET, FR. SERAPHIM (ROSE), AND BR. JOSE IN COMING YEARS, SAYS ARCHBISHOP OF CANADA

OrthoChristian.com  |  New York, October 4, 2024

The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia could consider the canonization of three of its most venerated representatives in coming years, according to one hierarch. 

“During the meetings of our Synod of Bishops, we have been discussing the possibility of new canonizations,” His Eminence Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada said in a statement to Russian news. 

“In particular, we’re talking about glorifying the First Hierarch of ROCOR Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of blessed memory, the guardian of the myrrh-streaming Montreal Iveron Icon of the Mother of God Br. José Muñoz-Cortes, as well as Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose),” the Archbishop specified. 

All three men are venerated throughout the Orthodox world, and Fr. Seraphim was locally canonized in the Akhalkalaki Diocese of the Georgian Orthodox Church last year. The incorrupt relics of Met. Philaret lie in the Holy Trinity Cathedral crypt at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, while Br. José, whom many consider a martyr, lies in the monastery cemetery just up the road. Every year, there is a pilgrimage to his grave on the anniversary of his slaying (October 31, 1997). 

At the same time, it’s already been seven years since His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the now reposed First Hierarch of ROCOR, reported that a commission had been created to draft and gather documents towards the glorification of Br. José. 

And according to Abp. Gabriel, the matter of all three possible canonizations is “still in the initial stage of consideration.” 

The hierarch said it would be premature to give any exact dating, only that something could happen “in the next few years.” 

Abp. Gabriel said that he personally sees no obstacle to glorifying Fr. Seraphim (Rose) in particular. 

“I met him when I was studying in seminary, a year before his death. There’s no doubt that he was a man of holy life,” he emphasized.

Commemorating the Repose of Blessed Father Seraphim Rose

Monday, September 2, 2024, marked the 42nd anniversary of the repose in the Lord of Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina.  

"Over one hundred pilgrims arrived at the hillside desert monastery of St. Herman of Alaska, co-founded by Fr. Seraphim (Rose). All wished to prayerfully commemorate the day of Fr. Seraphim’s repose in the Lord. Serving the Liturgy were Hieromonk Paisii of St. Herman Monastery, Priests Gregory Schultz, and Nectarios Rozadilla, and Deacon Benjamin."  -  From the photo essay at OrthoChristian.com, shared by the Platina Brotherhood.

To further honor the anniversary, a second interview (embedded below) with Archpriest Paul Baba sharing more of his recollections of Father Seraphim, has been posted on YouTube. His first interview from September 2023 was wonderful, and filled with insights from and about our beloved father among the saints, Hieromonk Seraphim Rose.

May we have his blessing!