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Attributed to Seraphim of Sarov

«Prophecies about the Antichrist, the fall of the dynasty and Seraphim's resurrection ('The Great Mystery of Diveyevo').»

Misattributed

Verdict

It is not in Seraphim of Sarov's work

They come from Motovilov manuscripts published by Nilus, who presented them as the elder's exact words; no independent source confirms them and church authority banned them.

Source: Sanidopoulos, John. «The Authenticity of the Conversation of St. Seraphim of Sarov with Nicholas Motovilov», Mystagogy Resource Center, 2 de enero de 2020.

What they did say

Verified words of Seraphim of Sarov

  • «The true aim of our Christian life consists in the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.»

    Conversación con Motovílov (noviembre de 1831), en Nilus, Великое в малом (1903). Atribución sujeta a las dudas sobre la literalidad del manuscrito.

  • «Fasting, vigil, prayer, almsgiving and every good deed done for Christ's sake are means for acquiring the Holy Spirit of God.»

    Conversación con Motovílov, a continuación de la anterior.

  • «The acquisition of the Spirit of God is also a capital, but a capital of grace and eternal.»

    Conversación con Motovílov, respuesta a «¿Cómo adquirir?».

All verified quotes