Nikolaj Velimirović
Nikolaj Velimirović was a Serbian Orthodox bishop, theologian, and writer known for his profound spiritual insights and contributions to Christian thought. Born in the village of Lelić, he pursued his education in theology at the University of Belgrade and later at the University of Oxford, where he was influenced by Western philosophical traditions. His experiences during World War I, including his captivity and subsequent reflections on suffering and faith, deeply shaped his theological perspectives. Velimirović's writings often emphasized the importance of personal experience in faith and the relationship between God and humanity, bridging Eastern Orthodox traditions with Western thought.
Famous Quotes
View all 18 quotes“I keep vigil over the stories of men and the stories of things, in case I can discern some secret message of my Love.””
“O tri predmeta ne žuri da govoriš:o Bogu - dok ne utvrdiš veru u Njega,o tuđem grehu - dok se ne setiš svoga, io sutrašnjem danu - dok ne svane””
“Ko se nikad nije uplašio sebe samog, taj ne zna za strah. Jer sva čudovišta spoljašnja,kojih se čovek straši, nalaze se unutra u njemu i to u nerazblaženoj esenciji. Postoji nekakva bezdan u nama, nad koju kada se čovek jednom nadnese ostaje do smrti zadivljen i ustrašen. Svi svetovi mogu stati u tu bezdan i ne ispuniti je. I sa svima našim imenovanjima ta bezdan -duša, um, volja, osećaji, efekti, strasti, unutrašnji čovek, slovesnost- bezdna ostaje neiskazana, neopredeljena i bezimena.””
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