Thomas Ryzkov (Greek: Θωμάς Ριζκόφ, romanized: Thomás Rizkóf) was an Eastern Orthodox saint from Tobolsk, Russia, born c. late 18th century. His story is recounted in the book Pascha Transforms Wolfman Tom published by St Anthony's Monastery.[1]
Thomas Ryzkov | |
|---|---|
| Goodman Tom, Wolfman Tom | |
| Born | c. late 18th century Russia |
| Hometown | Tobolsk, Russia |
| Died | Tobolsk, Russia |
| Attributes | Repentance |
Tradition or genre | Eastern Orthodox Church |
Life
editEarly life
editThomas Ryzkov was imprisoned by judicial error at a young age in Siberia near the Ural Mountains in the early 1800s. He escaped and committed multiple murders out of rage during the subsequent years near the region of Tobolsk, earning him the name Wolfman Tom.[1][2]
Conversion
editUpon receiving a paschal egg from a child, he changed his life and repented sincerely for his sins. He was granted total amnesty by Tsar Nicholas I and lived the rest of his life in service to others, often exclaiming "Christ is Risen!" His name was changed from Wolfman Tom to Goodman Tom.[3]
Beatification
editDuring a hunting expedition, Prince Mistislav Kanev (former marshal of Kyiv) witnessed Saint Thomas Ryzkov's death as a solitary hermit and proclaimed that he was a saint. The prince saw angels descend from heaven to retrieve the body of the saint. Various miracles took place around the saint both during his life, during his repose, and afterwards.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Elder Hilarion of New Skete, Mount Athos (2003). Pascha Transforms Wolfman Tom. Arizona: St. Anthony's Monastery Press. pp. 1–57. ISBN 0-9667000-5-8.
- ^ "Μια στιγμή του Πάσχα". Πεμπτουσία (in Greek). 26 April 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "ΜΙΑ ΣΤΙΓΜΗ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑ". Βιβλιοπωλείο Στην Κρήνη (in Greek). Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ Drekou, Συγγραφέας: Sophia. "Μια Στιγμή του Πάσχα, η ζωή ενός ρώσου ασκητού του Λυκοθωμά (αληθινή ιστορία όλο το βιβλίο)" (in Greek). Retrieved 25 May 2022.