Saint
Sabbatius of Tver pursued asceticism with the
blessing of Saint Arsenius, Bishop of Tver, at a
distance 15 versts from Tver. Saint Sabbatius
established a monastery there, known for the
strictness and holiness of its rule. Such ascetics as
Saint Joseph of Volokolamsk (September 9) and Saint
Cornelius of Komel (May 19) went there to be
instructed in monasticism. The chains found in the
cave where Saint Sabbatius practiced silence testify
to his ascetic deeds. He died no later than the year
1434.