The Brothers Karamazov · Character
Father Iosif
A gentle monk at the monastery.
minor
Also known as the gentle Father Iosif, Gentle Father Iosif
First appearance: Father Zossima and His Visitors
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Among the devoted monks gathered in Zossima's cell for the final conversation.
Father Iosif first appears in 0046 part ii i father zossima and his visitors.
In Father Zossima and His Visitors: Among the devoted monks gathered in Zossima's cell for the final conversation.
Later, in I: The Breath of Corruption: Begins reading the Gospel over the body after the requiem service; later disputes with other monks about the miracle of non-corruption.
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