Michael of Klopsk
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Mikhail Klopsky (Михаил Клопский) is a 15th-century Russian saint whose relics have been venerated in the Klopsk Monastery near Lake Ilmen.[1]
Michael is claimed to have been related to Grand Duke Dmitry I of Moscow (perhaps through his brother-in-law Bobrok).[2] He chose to forego wealth and become a fool for Christ, or yurodivy. It is also believed that he could predict future events.[2]
Michael died in 1453 or 1456 and was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547. His memory is commemorated by Eastern Orthodox communities on January 11.
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