Archimandrite
Saint Therapon was born in the city of Volokolamsk to devout parents. He became a monk at the Simonov Monastery, where he embraced a holy life devoted to God. Through the Divine Providence he met Saint Kyrillos, with whom he then traveled to the region of Lake Beloye, where they founded a monastery in honor of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. Prince Andrei Dimitrievich, having learned of the ascetic life of the two monks, wished to express his respect and support. He therefore asked Saint Therapon to establish a monastery in Mozhaisk. The saint found a suitable place and built the monastery there, becoming the first abbot of the brotherhood. Having lived a virtuous and holy life, he reposed in deep old age. He was buried in the same monastery.
On the day of his commemoration, the finding of the relics of Saint Nilus of Stolbensk is also celebrated.
