Книги автора Viktor Nikitin

Elder Paisius of Mount Athos, born Arsenius Eznepidis in 1924, lived a life marked by deep humility, prayer, and selfless love. Despite seve…

This collection of limericks is a poetic portrait of Viktor, told through the places, cultures, and ideas he loves. England and London, New …

The glossary contains approximately 3,500 words and phrases most frequently found in Orthodox literature and is intended for translators, st…

St. Columba’s life unfolds from noble birth and early signs of divine grace through devoted monastic formation and visionary leadership. Fou…

True spiritual life thrives in hiddenness, offered quietly to God alone without seeking human praise. Revealing one’s efforts feeds vanity a…

This story outlines the history of Christianity in Greece, tracing its origins from Byzantine times through Ottoman rule, national independe…

Monasticism is a profound spiritual path that begins not with changing location but with a sincere, attentive commitment to live before God …

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in May, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich historica…

The Lives of the Scottish Saints catalogs Scottish saints, highlighting their missionary work, local cults, and dedications like churches na…

This story is about the author’s critical health condition, as he experiences a serious medical emergency, including fainting spells, pacema…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in April, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich histori…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in March, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich histori…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich histo…

This essay explores Russia’s complex history, marked by recurring patterns of autocracy, repression, and resilience. From Ivan the Terrible’…

This volume presents detailed lives of Orthodox saints commemorated in January, according to the Julian (Old) Calendar. It offers rich histo…

Saint Athanasius, steadfast defender of the Nicene faith, faced relentless persecution from Arians and imperial authorities. Despite exile, …

The Orthodox Church, founded by Jesus Christ and the apostles, remains the original, unchanged New Testament Church. It grew from five ancie…

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 …

Athos is a place of pilgrimage for many Orthodox Christians. What does the Holy Mountain look like through the eyes of a Russian pilgrim, wh…

In the heart of Africa Soviet interpreter finds his destiny intertwined with the Nigerian Air Force. Amidst the country’s rich cultural tape…