Antonin Kapustin

1817–1894 (age 77)

Biography

Archimandrite Antonin (Russian: Архимандри́т Антони́н, romanized: Arkhimandrit Antonin; 24 August [O.S. 12 August] 1817 – 5 April [O.S. 24 March] 1894), born Andrey Ivanovich Kapustin (Russian: Андре́й Ива́нович Капу́стин) was a Russian Orthodox monk. He was a noted Byzantologist and honorary member of many academies and scientific societies. He is noted for his activities in Greece and the Holy Land establishing ecclesiastical facilities and support for Russian pilgrims.