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The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Father Varsonofy

An elder at the monastery mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Varsonofy, The elder Varsonofy

First appearance: part ii i father zossima and his visitors

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PAPyotr Alexandr…AKAlyosha Karama…FPFyodor Pavlovi…FZFather ZossimaFVFather Varsonofy

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See Father Varsonofy in part ii i father zossima and his visitors