Joasaphus, Metropolitan of Moscow
Joasaphus (Russian: Иоасаф; real name - Скрипицын, or Skripitsyn) (? - 1555 or 1556, Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra) was Metropolitan of Moscow in 1539-1542. Joasaphus is known to have authored a number of theological works.
Joasaphus was first a monk and then hegumen at the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra (since 1529). He enjoyed the favor of Grand Prince Vasili III. During the reign of Grand Duchess Elena Glinskaya (1533-1538), Joasaphus managed to keep his influence at the royal court. After Metropolitan Daniel had been brought down at the church sobor of 1539, Joasaphus was elected Metropolitan of Moscow. He is known to have opposed the supporters of the Josephinians and favored the opponents of monastic landwonership. Joasaphus was the one to solicit young Ivan IV's forgiveness for the disgraced Belskys and prince Vladimir of Staritsa and render support for Maximus the Greek. In 1542, Joasaphus fell into disgrace and was exiled to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and then transferred to the Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra in 1547, where he would remain until his death.
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