Hieroschemamonk Avvakum (Vakarov; 1899-1972)
The elder Avvakum (Vakarov) – a disciple and follower of St Alexis (Kabaliuk) and St Silouan of Athos. He was born in Transcarpathia and lived as an ascetic on Mount Athos in St Panteleimon Monastery from 1926 to 1972. For many years, Elder Avvakum was a member of the monastery’s Council of Elders, served as the monastery steward (oikonómos), and was the representative (antiprósopos) of the monastery at the Holy Community of Mount Athos. It was through his efforts and labours that St Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos was preserved from decline and utter ruin.
