Joseph Volotsky

Joseph Volotsky, also known as Joseph of Volotsk or Joseph of Volokolamsk, born Ivan Sanin, was a prominent Russian theologian and early proponent of tsarist autocracy. He led the party defending monastic landownership in the dispute with the non-possessors. The Russian Orthodox Church considers him a saint ; his memory is celebrated on September 9 and October 18. His patronage is over businessmen.