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Mikhail Klopsky (Михаил Клопский) is a 15th-century Russian saint whose relics have been venerated in the Klopsk Monastery near Lake Ilmen.Michael is claimed to have been related to Grand Duke Dmitry I of Moscow (perhaps through his brother-in-law Bobrok). He chose to forego wealth and become a fool for Christ or yurodivy. It is also believed that he could predict future events.Michael died in 1453 or 1456 and was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547.
