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The blessed [[starets]] '''Pavel of Taganrog''' (''Pavel Taganrogskiy'', Святой блаженный Павел Таганрогский) dramatically influenced the belief in God and spiritual outlook of inhabitants of Taganrog, Don Land, South of [[Russia]] and [[Ukraine]]. A plain layman, who lived in Taganrog in the 19th century, he conciliated love and worship of Russian Orthodox Christians, who flowed to him for a piece of advice and spiritual support. His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[March 10]].