Yegor Chekryakovsky, also known as Georgy Kossov, was a Russian Orthodox priest and confessor born in 1855. Raised in the family of a village priest in Androsovo, he later served the community of Spas-Chekryak near Bolkhov until his death in 1928. During his life, he was highly regarded as a starets, a spiritual elder, and was considered the spiritual successor to Amvrosy of Optino. He is recognized for his prophetic abilities, including a prediction regarding the October Revolution.
Life and work
After studying at the Oryol seminary, he worked as a teacher before being ordained in 1884. While serving in Spas-Chekryak, he undertook significant local projects, such as rebuilding the village church and establishing both a school for boys and an orphanage for girls. He remained in this parish throughout his entire priestly ministry.
Veneration
He was canonized as a saint in 2000, at which time his relics were moved to the Cathedral of Bolkhov. The Orthodox Church commemorates him on 8 September, while the discovery of his relics is observed on 9 December.