Country of origin: Poland Location: Bialystok, ‎Podlaskie Status: Active Formed in: 2018 Genre: Black Metal Lyrical themes: Religion, Eastern Orthodox Liturgy Current label: Witching Hour Productions Years active: 2015-2018 (as Batushka), 2018-present In December 2018, both Христофор and Барфоломей claimed they kicked the other one out of Batushka and are continuing the band separately. For now, there are two versions of the band: Христофор's Батюшка and Барфоломей's Batushka.