Theophan

St. Theophan the Recluse, Bishop of Tambov

Forms of name: Theophan

Lived from 1815-1894. Was a teacher, administrator, writer, Bishop of Tambov and then Vladimir. Spent the last 22 years of his life in seclusion, mostly writing. Several of his writings have been translated into English.

Commemorated: January 10
 
Saints of the Orthodox Church