Nikolaj Velimirović

Serbian bishop and saint (1880–1956)
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Nikolaj Velimirović
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Nikolaj Velimirović was born on December 23, 1880, in Lelić . He was an Eastern Orthodox priest and held the position of bishop [1], practicing within the Eastern Orthodox faith . His professional work encompassed theology [1], and he was active as a hagiographer, writer, theologian, philosopher, and poet [1].

He died on March 18, 1956, in South Canaan Township due to disease [2]. He was buried in Pennsylvania . His contributions were primarily within the field of theology [1], and his writings reflected his deep engagement with Eastern Orthodoxy . His life and work remain tied to the religious and intellectual traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Nikolaj Velimirović

Summary

Nikolaj Velimirović is a human[1]. Born in Lelić[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1880[3]. He died in South Canaan Township[4]. He died on March 18, 1956[5]. He worked as a hagiographer[6], writer[7], theologian[8], philosopher[9], and Eastern Orthodox priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (634 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lelić[2], Nikolaj Velimirović…
  • Nikolaj Velimirović died in South Canaan Township[4].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović was born on December 23, 1880[3].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović died on March 18, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Pennsylvania[12].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović worked as a hagiographer[6].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović worked as a writer[7].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's professions included theologian[8].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[10].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's professions included poet[14].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's field of work was theology[15].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović held the position of bishop[16].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović was educated at University of Bern[17].
  • A notable student of Nikolaj Velimirović was Justin Popović[18].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[19].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović is recorded as male[20].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's Commons category is recorded as Nicholas (Velimirović)[22].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's canonization status is recorded as saint[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[26].
  • Nikolaj Velimirović's family name is recorded as Velimirović[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolaj Velimirović was born in Lelić[2]. He was born on December 23, 1880[3].

Education

Nikolaj Velimirović's education included a stint at University of Bern[17]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[25] and Doctor of Divinity[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hagiographer[6], writer[7], theologian[8], philosopher[9], Eastern Orthodox priest[10], and poet[14]. Nikolaj Velimirović's field of work was theology[15]. He held the position of bishop[16]. A notable student of him was Justin Popović[18].

Personal Life

Nikolaj Velimirović's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[19].

Death and Burial

Nikolaj Velimirović died on March 18, 1956[5]. He died in South Canaan Township[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. Burial took place at Pennsylvania[12].

Why It Matters

Nikolaj Velimirović ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (634 views/month, #6,881 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Prologue from Ohrid[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Nikolaj Velimirović born?

Nikolaj Velimirović's place of birth was Lelić[2].

Where did Nikolaj Velimirović die?

Nikolaj Velimirović passed away in South Canaan Township[4].

What did Nikolaj Velimirović do for work?

Nikolaj Velimirović worked as hagiographer[6], writer[7], theologian[8], philosopher[9], and Eastern Orthodox priest[10].

Where did Nikolaj Velimirović go to school?

Nikolaj Velimirović was educated at University of Bern[17].

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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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