Nikolaj Velimirović was bishop of the eparchies of Ohrid and Žiča (1920–1956) in the Serbian Orthodox Church. An influential theological writer and a highly ...
Bishop of Žiča in Serbia and the author of many Orthodox books. His most widely-known work is the Prologue from Ohrid.
Nikolaj Velimirović
Serbian writer
Nikolaj Velimirović was bishop of the eparchies of Ohrid and Žiča in the Serbian Orthodox Church. Wikipedia
Born: January 5, 1880, Lelić, Serbia
Died: March 18, 1956 (age 76 years), The Monastery of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, PA
Buried: May 12, 1991, Monastère de Lelić, Lelić, Serbia
Parents: Dragomir Velimirović and Katarina Velimirović
Canonized: 24 May 2003 by Serbian Orthodox Church
Feast: 3 May (O.S. 20 May)
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Mar 18, 2020 · Saint Nikolai of Zhicha, “the Serbian Chrysostom,” was born in Lelich in western Serbia on January 4, 1881 (December 23, 1880 O.S.).
Bishop Nikolai came to St. Tikhons Seminary first as a professor and finally, with the death of the former Rector, Bishop Jonah, as Rector of the Seminary.
St. Nikolai is known for his profound writings, poems, and excellence in academia. Also, he is known for his struggles in Dachau.
Saint Nikolai Velimirovich is a Saint of North America, one of Serbian descent and a model for Christ's Love throughout his life.
Bishop Nikolai came to St. Tikhons Seminary first as a professor and finally, with the death of the former Rector, Bishop Jonah, as Rector of the Seminary.
Jul 2, 2024 · Bishop Nikolaj was the first Serbian hierarch ever to travel in America, and he could see that the problems of the Serbs in America were many.
May 3, 2023 · He is deeply respected as an eminent preacher, exceptional writer, outstanding thinker, Christian peacebuilder and charismatic church leader.
St. Nicholas Velimirovich was born in 1880 in the small Serbian village of Lelich to pious Serbian Orthodox parents. He grew up in a home imbued with the life ...