Fr. Yossi was born in Knoxville, TN.  He is a cradle Anglican having attended St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Knoxville from an early age.  After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor degree in religious studies, Fr. Yossi attended The University of the South at Sewanee where he received his Master of Divinity.  Fr. Yossi then joined the U.S. Army where he served as a Chaplain.  Fr. Yossi was assigned to the 44th Medical Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC.   After returning from Afghanistan, Fr. Yossi was reassigned to Ft. Bliss, Texas where he fell in love with the simplicity and beauty of the Southwest.  After his military service Fr. Yossi continued to serve those in need first as a Hospital Chaplain in Albuquerque, NM and later as a hospice chaplain in both Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM.  As a civilian Fr. Yossi attended Piedmont International University where he received his Doctorate in Ministry, and most recently he received a Master of Theology degree from Nashotah House Theological Seminary.   Fr. Yossi has two sons, Josh and Troy, and a Miniature Schnauzer named Ollie.  Fr. Yossi enjoys spending time with his boys, gardening, antiquing, reading, writing, and fly-fishing.  He also enjoys all things related to Big Orange football and he is extremely excited to be back in his native Tennessee.