Saint Vasilisk of Siberia, born in the mid-18th century in a peasant family, was raised from childhood in the fear of God. He led a monastic life, striving for prayer and asceticism, and was tonsured into the mantle with the name Vasilisk. Living in solitude, he experienced severe temptations, yet despite this, he excelled in the Jesus Prayer, which led him to spiritual revelations and enlightenment. Father Zosima, his spiritual brother, became his co-prayer, and they spent 20 years together in hermitage in the Siberian forest, where they provided spiritual support to pilgrims.
Vasilisk and Zosima, after facing temptations, decided to settle in the Kuznetsk region, where they built cells and lived a life of prayer and labor. Blessed Vasilisk, possessing the gift of prophecy, often warned of upcoming events. His life was full of self-denial and following the Lord, serving as an example of true Christian love.
He passed away on December 29, 1824, preparing for death through confession and communion. His body was buried near the altar of the monastery cathedral, and in 1914, a chapel was built over his grave. The holy relics of the blessed one were discovered in 2000, and since then, there have been cases of healing after prayers addressed to him.
