Carterius of Komel

Holy Venerable Carterius of Komel (called in the sources Cassian of Komel) was igumen of the Komel monastery in the Vologda region and died in 1537, according to the council's list. He is commemorated on 16 May in the Synaxes of the Saints of Vologda and of Karelia.

He was a disciple of Venerable Cornelius of Komel. When Cornelius, weary of the care of the large community, withdrew in 1529 to the forests of Kostroma, by Lake Sura, he left the community in the charge of twelve elders, and the brothers elected Cassian igumen with Cornelius' blessing. Cassian followed his rule in all things, and a memorial of his care is the charter of Grand Prince Vasily Ivanovich for the monastery's forest and land. When Cornelius returned to the monastery at the grand prince's command, Cassian welcomed him gladly and gave up the abbacy, remaining in obedience to the elder. The menologion of Dimitry Sambikin, which gives this account, says that the date of his death is not known.