Archbishop Ignaty: his life journey from Petrozavodsk to Voronezh

The article is concerned with the main milestones in the life of the Archbishop Ignite (Semyonov Matvey Afanasievich; 1790/91- 1850). He was bom in Arkhangelsk province. His spiritual ministry took place in Arkhangelsk, St Petersburg, Novgorod, Petrozavodsk, Novocherkassk, and Voronezh. Upon his Episcopal ordination, Ignaty successively headed three dioceses: newly established Olonets diocese, Don and Novocherkassk diocese, Voronezh and Zadonsk diocese. The article provides analysis of the Archbishop’s activities in Petrozavodsk and Voronezh. The anti-cholera measures undertaken by the Archbishop in Karelia and Voronezh province are described. Special attention is paid to the library collected by the minister. The content of one of the latest books written by Ignaty is discussed. The book was published in 1848.