New Facts for Biography of Monk-Martyr Palladius (Khronenko): His Life in Orenburg Region
Based on recently discovered archival documents, the paper introduces new facts on the biography of Monk-Martyr Palladius (Khronenko, 1867-1937). These facts are related to his previously unknown service in Orenburg region. The paper shows that it is in the Southern Urals that the saint prepared for monasticism and made his ﬁ rst steps in monastic life. He became a novice in 1905, and was tonsured in 1907. He was ordained in 1907 and 1909. He actively took part in the initial formation of the three local monasteries: St. Macarius of the Assumption, St. Nicholas, and St. George. The paper disproves the report of Martyr’s Vita about his rectorship at Orsha Ascension monastery of Tver’ diocese. On the whole, these new details signiﬁcantly specify and complement the biography of Monk-Martyr Palladius (Khronenko), giving it a coherent, consistent and non-contradictory character. The discovered facts can promote the veneration of the saint in Orenburg region, where his connections with this area are still unknown.