Dalmat of Perm was a 17th-century Eastern Orthodox archbishop and monastic founder. Born Dmitry Mokrinsky in 1594 in Beryozovo, he initially served as a local official in Tobolsk before renouncing his secular life to become a monk. After entering the Nevyansk monastery, he sought solitude as a hermit in a cave near the Iset River. This ascetic life eventually led to the establishment of the Iset Desert, which later became the Dalmatovsky Monastery, a significant religious center in the Perm region.
Life and service
After leaving his administrative duties and family in 1642, Dalmat embraced monasticism. He established a small settlement around his hermitage, which faced numerous challenges, including raids by nomadic tribes and the destruction of the monastery by local forces. Despite these hardships, he repeatedly rebuilt the community and maintained a strict monastic rule. He also helped found a nearby convent alongside his son, Isaac, to expand the presence of Orthodoxy in the area.
Veneration and legacy
Recognized as a saint, Dalmat is honored in the Orthodox tradition. His feast days are observed on June 23 and July 8. The settlement that grew around his monastery was eventually named Dalmatov in his honor. He is commemorated both locally within specific eparchies and through broader church-wide veneration, following his recognition as a venerable saint.