Herman of Valaam

Herman of Valaam (Russian: Герман Валаамский) was a Russian monk who is venerated as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church. Herman of Valaam and Sergius of Valaam are considered to be the founders of the Valaam Monastery.^[1] The exact date of the establishment of the monastery is unknown, with dates ranging from the 10th to 15th centuries.

Herman of Valaam
Modern icon of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam, with New Valamo Monastery in the background. At the top in a mandorla is the Transfiguration, feast day of the monastery. 20th century.
Known for	Saint of the Russian Orthodox Church

Life

According to some sources, Herman of Valaam was of Karelian or Greek origin.

The saint preached Christianity to the tribes of Karelia in the Russian North and led other missionary activities.^[2][3]

The memory of Herman of Herman of Valaam and Sergius of Valaam is commemorated by the Russian Orthodox Church on July 11 (O.S. June 28).