Vassian
Toporkov

Biography and information

Kind of Sarinah. As a painter of Church direction was formed under the influence of Theodosius. In 1511 - 1515 - Abbot of the monastery of Pesnoslov. With 1525 the Bishop of Kolomna. Actively participated in the trial of Maxim the Greek. Later supported by Metropolitan Daniel in the fight against Vassian by Patrikeeva and in 1531 was made of his conviction. Was one of those clerics, who advocated the removal from power A. F. Adasheva and Sylvester in 1553. A strong supporter of autocratic power.