Dmitry Spiridonovich Spiridonov was born in 1871. He continued his education at the Saint Petersburg Theological Academy, which he graduated from successfully. During his time at the seminary, he became close to Priest Nikolai Mezenzev, with whom he maintained a friendship until his death. Upon returning to Crimea, he taught at the Taurida Theological Seminary, where his scholarly work received high praise. In 1907, he was accepted into the Taurida Scientific Archive Commission. In 1908, he made a report on the martyrdom of St. Clement, Pope of Rome in Crimea. From 1913 to 1916, he spent time in Greece, engaging in scholarly work and becoming close to Greek hierarchs. After returning to Crimea, he taught at the seminary and published works on church history. His marriage to Anisia Ivanovna was happy, but they had no children. From 1918 to 1922, he taught in Evpatoria and served as the secretary of the Greek society council. In 1922, he made an unsuccessful attempt to emigrate to Greece. After the refusal, he began teaching at Taurida University and working at the local museum. In 1928, he published 'Notes on the History of Hellenism in Crimea.' In 1931, he became the deputy director of the museum. In 1934, he appealed to the Greek embassy for permission to leave the USSR, but his request was denied. In 1938, he was arrested, accused of participating in a counter-revolutionary organization. On November 29, 1938, he was executed, having not confessed to any charges.
