# Nikolaj Velimirović

> Serbian bishop and saint (1880–1956)

**Wikidata**: [Q566764](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q566764)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolaj_Velimirović)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nikolaj-velimirovi

## Summary

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.


## References

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3. Czech National Authority Database
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