Viktor Nikitin

Elder Paisius of Mount Athos, born Arsenius Eznepidis in 1924, lived a life marked by deep humility, prayer, and selfless love. Despite severe illnesses and hardships, he remained devoted to God and others, enduring suffering with patience and faith.…

This collection of limericks is a poetic portrait of Viktor, told through the places, cultures, and ideas he loves. England and London, New York and New Orleans, Amsterdam and Jerusalem, Mount Athos, open-air museums, California’s giant trees, music …

The glossary contains approximately 3,500 words and phrases most frequently found in Orthodox literature and is intended for translators, students of religious and secular educational institutions, and anyone interested in Orthodox Christianity. Глос…

St. Columba’s life unfolds from noble birth and early signs of divine grace through devoted monastic formation and visionary leadership. Founding monasteries across Ireland and Scotland, he brings Christianity to pagan lands, performing miracles and …

True spiritual life thrives in hiddenness, offered quietly to God alone without seeking human praise. Revealing one’s efforts feeds vanity and diminishes their value. Genuine faith trusts God’s unseen gaze, freeing the soul from needing approval and …

This story outlines the history of Christianity in Greece, tracing its origins from Byzantine times through Ottoman rule, national independence, and modern challenges. It highlights the resilience of Orthodox faith amid foreign domination, social cha…

Monasticism is a profound spiritual path that begins not with changing location but with a sincere, attentive commitment to live before God in one’s current circumstances. True monastic life arises from inner readiness, not escape. Only when this cho…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in May, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 5 serves as a comprehensive…

The Lives of the Scottish Saints catalogs Scottish saints, highlighting their missionary work, local cults, and dedications like churches named after them. It focuses on their influence in Scotland rather than national identity, briefly outlining ori…

This story is about the author’s critical health condition, as he experiences a serious medical emergency, including fainting spells, pacemaker surgery, and subsequent recovery. The timeline begins on June 1, 2025, when the author, losing consciousne…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in April, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 4 serves as a comprehensi…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in March, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 3 serves as a comprehensi…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 1 serves as a comprehen…

This essay explores Russia’s complex history, marked by recurring patterns of autocracy, repression, and resilience. From Ivan the Terrible’s reign to the Soviet era and contemporary challenges, it examines how state violence, ideological myths, and …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historical and spiritual insights into the saints’ virtues, struggles, and miracles. Volume 1 serves as a comprehen…

Saint Athanasius, steadfast defender of the Nicene faith, faced relentless persecution from Arians and imperial authorities. Despite exile, false accusations, and church conflicts, he remained a spiritual leader and tireless writer. His courage, wisd…

The Orthodox Church, founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles, remains the original, unchanged New Testament Church. It grew from five ancient patriarchates, surviving persecution and preserving apostolic tradition through Holy Fathers and Ecumenical…

A GRU Major General and a prominent spy, Dmitri Polyakov (1921—1988) revealed Soviet secrets to the FBI and CIA for 25 years and was called «the jewel in the crown» of spies by CIA Director James Woolsey. He was sold out by Soviet spies Aldrich Ames …

Athos is a place of pilgrimage for many Orthodox Christians. What does the Holy Mountain look like through the eyes of a Russian pilgrim, what is the administrative structure of the monasteries there, how does monastic life proceed under the Protecti…

In the heart of Africa Soviet interpreter finds his destiny intertwined with the Nigerian Air Force. Amidst the country’s rich cultural tapestry and historical depth, he treads a delicate path of military and political complexities. As the Air Force …