Appearing in the forest of Obnora like a burst of sunlight, the hermit monk Sylvester was a disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh who had been given a blessing to live the eremitic life in the Russian wilderness. After being revealed, the local population sought him out in large numbers to receive guidance in the spiritual life. Having presented himself to Saint Alexis, the Metropolitan of Moscow, Saint Sylvester founded a monastery in the place where he had lived the ascetic life. After falling asleep in peace, many miracles occurred at his tomb including the deliverance of those who had been possessed by demons.
Category: Silence
Indicates saints for whom their defeat of the demons was related to silence.