Biography of Jonah

Jonah – Bishop of Chernigov and Bryansk. Reference was made bishop of Chernigov and Bryansk in 1499-1500, respectively. In 1500, after studies Chernigov Russian troops Bryansk department was closed, and the Bishop Jonah was sent to Moscow. His further fate is unknown.

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