Hieromonk Vasily, in the world named Vladimir Timofeevich Kishkin, was born in 1745 in the Fatezh district. From a young age, he aspired to virtue and, at the age of 7, decided to enter a monastery for the salvation of his soul. He entered the Sarov Monastery and then went to Kiev, where he spent time in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, praying to the holy intercessors.
On the advice of an elder, he moved to the Miropol Monastery, where he was tonsured in the Angelic form with the name Vasily. After the monastery was abolished in 1764, he relocated to the Korenskaya Desert, where he lived a life of asceticism and provided spiritual assistance to the brethren.
Soon he traveled to Mount Athos, but returned to Moldavia, and then to Russia. In the Korenskaya Monastery, he became an example for the brethren, attracting many seekers of salvation. Around 1800, he moved to the Beloberezhskaya Desert, and then was transferred to the Sven Monastery, where he became the treasurer.
Not finding peace, he again went to the Sofroniev Desert, and then returned to the Korenskaya Desert. Soon he was appointed the abbot of the Beloberezhskaya Desert, where he restored the monastery and attracted many new brothers.
Fr. Vasily was known for his wise prayer and care for the brethren. He often visited the cells, leaving treats and tidying up. His spiritual advice helped many, and he strove for peace and harmony among the brethren.
After his abbacy in the Beloberezh Monastery, he lived in various monasteries, including the Glinskaya Desert, where he worked on restoring internal order. He was expelled from the monastery but continued to serve God and people, undertaking missionary journeys.
He passed away on April 27, 1831, at the age of 86, after partaking of the Holy Mysteries. His life was full of asceticism, prayer, and care for the salvation of souls.
