Metropolitan Joseph (Chernov)

Metropolitan of the Alma-Ata and Kazakhstani Joseph (Chernov; 1893-1975) is an outstanding holy of the Russian Orthodox Church, whose life can be studied by the history of the 20th century. The ascetic and ascetic, the confessor of the faith, passed the camps, a brilliant preacher and an insighty old man. The great power of love emanating from the Lord, even during his lifetime, attracted many people of all ages and professions to him.