As a child his name was Vanya,
The boy was ill.
Mom begged,
Dad worshipped God.
Vanyusha grew up in the temple,
Since childhood, he sang in the choir.
Cross without removing,
Was in prayer dared.
For Christ's faith
Much hurt,
To serve God
He gave his life.
The Russian Church symbol,
Ivan Sergiev.
John Of Kronstadt!
Russian over given!
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