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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Vissarion_smiling.jpg|thumb|Vissarion smiling|thumb|Vissarion smiling]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Vissarion&#039;&#039;&#039; (born Sergey Anatolyevitch Torop on January 14, 1961) is a Russian mystic and spiritual leader who founded the [[Church of the Last Testament]]. He is often referred to by his followers as the &quot;Christ of Siberia&quot; or &quot;Jesus of Siberia.&quot;<br /> <br /> == Early Life ==<br /> Sergey Torop was born in [[Krasnodar]], [[Russian SFSR]], [[Soviet Union]]. Before his spiritual awakening, he worked as a traffic policeman. In 1990, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Torop claimed to have experienced a spiritual revelation, which led him to adopt the name Vissarion and begin his mission as a spiritual leader.<br /> <br /> == Teachings ==<br /> Vissarion&#039;s teachings combine elements of [[Christianity]], [[Buddhism]], [[New Age]] beliefs, and [[environmentalism]]. He preaches about the importance of living in harmony with nature, the need for spiritual evolution, and the imminent end of the world as we know it. His followers adhere to a strict vegan diet and abstain from smoking, drinking alcohol, and using money.<br /> <br /> == Church of the Last Testament ==<br /> The [[Church of the Last Testament]] was founded by Vissarion in 1991. The church&#039;s headquarters is located in the remote Siberian region of [[Krasnoyarsk Krai]], near the village of [[Petropavlovka]]. The community, often referred to as the &quot;City of the Sun,&quot; is home to several thousand followers who live according to Vissarion&#039;s teachings.<br /> <br /> == Community Life ==<br /> The followers of Vissarion live a communal lifestyle, sharing resources and responsibilities. They engage in sustainable farming, construction, and various crafts. The community places a strong emphasis on [[spirituality]], [[meditation]], and [[prayer]]. Education for children within the community focuses on both traditional subjects and spiritual teachings.<br /> <br /> == Controversies ==<br /> Vissarion and his community have faced criticism and scrutiny from both the Russian government and the media. Critics have labeled the group a [[cult]], and there have been concerns about the well-being and autonomy of its members. In September 2020, Vissarion and two of his aides were arrested by Russian authorities on charges of creating a religious organization that allegedly extorted money from followers and subjected them to emotional abuse.<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[New religious movements]]<br /> * [[List of people who have claimed to be Jesus]]<br /> * [[Siberia]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External Links ==<br /> {{Commons category|Vissarion}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:1961 births]]<br /> [[Category:Living people]]<br /> [[Category:Russian religious leaders]]<br /> [[Category:New religious movements]]<br /> [[Category:People from Krasnodar]]<br /> [[Category:Self-declared messiahs]]<br /> <br /> {{New-religious-movement-stub}}</div>

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