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Innocent (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Russian prelate, born in 1800 at Sievsk. At school he distinguished himself by his superior ability over his fellow-students, especially displaying great oratorical talent. When twenty-four years old, in accordance with the Russian custom of the better class of society destined for the service of the Church, he entered the monastic order. Two years after, he was called as an officer to the theological academy of St. Petersburg, and in 1830 was made rector of the high school at Kief. After filling various positions of great eminence in his Church, he was made a member of the "Holy Synod" in 1856. He died at Odessa May 6, 1857. His works are, The last Days of Christ's terrestrial Life (1828):- The Life of the Apostle Paul (eod.): Discourses and Sermons (1843,3 vols.): Of Sin and its Consequences (1844); etc. Hoefer, Nouv. Biogr. Gé neralé 25, 927.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Innocent (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​i/innocent-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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