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Anatoly MartynovskyArchbishop of Mogilev and Mstislav
Date of Birth: 01.01.1793
Country:  Operator |
Content:
- Augustin (Martynovsky), Archbishop of Mogilev and Mstislav
- Priesthood and Monasticism
- Ecclesiastical Career
- Episcopal Consecrations
- Archbishopric of Mogilev and Mstislav
- Literary Works
- Retirement and Legacy
Augustin (Martynovsky), Archbishop of Mogilev and Mstislav
Early Life and EducationAugustin Martynovskywas born in 1793 to a family of a former Greek-Catholic priest who had converted to Orthodoxy. He received his early education at the Sharhorod Theological College and later entered the Kamianets-Podilsky Seminary in 1801. He became a teacher at the seminary in 1821.
Priesthood and Monasticism
On December 15, 1817, Martynovsky was ordained a priest. After being widowed, he took monastic vows on May 5, 1822. He then entered the advanced department of the Kyiv Theological Academy in October 1823, graduating in 1825 and earning a master's degree in 1827.
Ecclesiastical Career
Archimandrite Anatoliyheld various ecclesiastical positions throughout his career. In 1829, he became rector of the Kursk Theological Seminary. In 1832, he was appointed rector of the Novgorod Seminary and abbot of the Anthony Monastery in Novgorod.
Episcopal Consecrations
On August 4, 1840, Anatoliy was consecrated Bishop of Yekaterinburg, Vicar of the Perm Diocese. He later served as Bishop of Ostrozh, Vicar of the Volyn Diocese, from 1841 to 1844.
Archbishopric of Mogilev and Mstislav
In 1844, Anatoliy was appointed Archbishop of Mogilev and Mstislav. He established a girls' school for daughters of clergy in Mogilev and promoted the establishment of church schools. He also engaged in discussions with schismatics.
Literary Works
Archbishop Anatoliy was known for his writings. His "Letter to the More Respected Imaginary Old Believers of the Spassovaya Gomel Sloboda" was published in "Christian Reading" in 1855. Under the pseudonym "Avdiy Vostokova," he wrote "On the Relations of the Roman Church to Other Christian Churches and to All Mankind" (1857).
Retirement and Legacy
Archbishop Anatoliy retired in 1860 and lived at the Herbovetsky Dormition Monastery until his death on August 8, 1872. He is remembered as a dedicated bishop who contributed to the education and spiritual well-being of his flock.
