Bogolep of Chorny Yar, born Boris Yakovlevich Ushakov, was a Russian Orthodox child schema-monk who lived during the mid-17th century. Born into the influential Ushakov family in Moscow, he was the son of the boyar Yakov Lukich Ushakov. Following his father's appointment as voyevoda of Chorny Yar, the young boy sought a religious life to address his chronic illnesses. He was tonsured as a monk under the name Bogolep, after expressing a desire to follow the monastic path, and died shortly after receiving the veil.
Life and death
From infancy, Boris was noted for his piety, including observing fasts and responding to church bells. He suffered from severe health issues, specifically facial ulcers. After seeing a wandering monk, he requested to be tonsured into the schema. Following this religious act, his physical ailments reportedly vanished, though he soon succumbed to a fever. He died in 1654 at the age of seven in Chorny Yar.
Veneration
The child is recognized as a saint within the Eastern Orthodox tradition, holding the title of the Venerable. He was interred near the church dedicated to the Resurrection of the Lord. Over time, a chapel was constructed at his burial site to honor his memory.