# Father Zossima — The Brothers Karamazov character guide

> Father Zossima in The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Zossima, The elder Zossima, blessed Father, Father

**First appearance:** 0007-part-i-v-elders

## Who they are

The revered elder and spiritual mentor to Alyosha at the monastery.

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