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Optina Elder Hieroschemamonk Joseph (Litovkin; 1837–1911)translated

October 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Maria Tobolova

After the death of the Monk Ambrose, Father Joseph assumed the responsibilities of the monastery commander, confessor of the Optina brethren and Shamordino sisters.

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