Sergei Torop, known as 'Vissarion' and claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison camp. He and two aides were convicted of using psychological pressure to physically and financially harm followers of his 'Church of the Last Testament' cult in Siberia.
'Siberian Jesus' sentenced to Russian prison after harming followers in bizarre cult
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Sergei Torop, known as 'Vissarion' and claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison camp. He and two aides were convicted of using psychological pressure to physically and financially harm followers of his 'Church of the Last Testament' cult in Siberia.
Trending- 1 1991: Sergei Torop set up the Church of the Last Testament.
- 2 2020: Torop and two aides were arrested in a helicopter raid.
- 3 Monday (prior to July 1, 2025): Torop, Vedernikov, and Redkin were convicted in Novosibirsk.
- 4 July 1, 2025: News of sentencing published.
- Sergei Torop and his aides sentenced to long prison terms.
- The cult's activities are likely disrupted or ended.
What: Sergei Torop, a cult leader known as 'Vissarion', and two aides were sentenced to prison.
When: Convicted Monday (prior to July 1, 2025 publication). Cult established in 1991. Arrested in 2020.
Where: Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk region, Siberia, Russia. The cult's settlement was known as 'Abode of Dawn' or 'Sun City'.
Why: Convicted for physically and financially harming followers, using psychological pressure, and causing serious harm to their mental and physical health. One aide was also accused of fraud.
How: Sentenced by a court after a conviction. The arrests were made in 2020 during a helicopter raid involving the FSB security service.