Born on August 26, 1960 in Odessa (Ukraine).

1982-1987: education in Riga (Latvia).

August 26, 1986: eternal vows.

May 31, 1987: ordination in Riga.

Ministry:

1987-1988: Vicar of the parish priest in Tbilisi;

1988-1990: Vicar of the parish priest in Skhvilisi (Georgia);

1990: parish priest of Turtskh (Georgia).

Served also in Georgian villages Khulgumo, Bavra, Kartikam, Alastan, Varevan, Heshtia, Ujmana, Toria, Khizabavra.