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Saint Michael of Klopsk

Also known as: Michael of Clopas; Michel de Klops; Michael van Klopsk; Michael of Klops; Mikhail of Klopsk

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 11

Died

January 11, 1453

Canonized

1547 (feast established)

Biography

Saint Michael of Klopsk, also known as Michael of Clopas, Michel de Klops, Michael van Klopsk, Michael of Klops, and Mikhail of Klopsk, was a monk who mysteriously appeared at the Klopsk Abbey near Novgorod, Russia. His arrival puzzled the monks since he would not engage in any conversation or respond to any inquiries....