Born in 1856, Mihailo Tolotos faced a tragic start to his life when his mother passed away a mere four hours after his birth. With no father or other family members coming forward, the young boy found himself abandoned on the steps of a monastery situated atop Mount Athos.
Mihailo Tolotos lived his entire life in seclusion, shielded from the external world, and without ever encountering a woman. In 1938, at the age of 82, he passed away, having never laid eyes on the appearance of a woman.