Facts from Prince S.I. Shakhovskoy’s Biography in the Book by Simon Azaryin about the New Miracles of St. Sergius of Radonezh

New historical insights into the life of Prince S.I. Shakhovskoy, a 17th-century writer and theologian, emerge from an analysis of three episodes in Simon Azaryin’s book The New Miracles of St. Sergius of Radonezh. The study reveals key details about Shakhovskoy’s final years, including his perilous voyage on the White Sea in 1646, a fire at his estate in 1653, and his ties to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, where Azaryin served as cellarer. Notably, one account clarifies the timeline of Shakhovskoy’s return from Siberian exile, enriching our understanding of his biography through primary sources.

Lyapin, D. A., Volkov, S. A.,. (2025). Facts from Prince S.I. Shakhovskoy’s Biography in the Book by Simon Azaryin about the New Miracles of St. Sergius of Radonezh. Tractus Aevorum, 12(2), 133–145. https://doi.org/10.18413/2312-3044-2025-12-2-133-145