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Nicholas received his pre-collegiate education in New York City, where he developed an interest in theater arts and biological sciences. He was [[tonsure]]d a [[reader]] by [[Theophan (Noli) of Durres|(Metr. Theophan]]. He continued his studies at Iona and Concordia College in New Rochelle, New York, [[St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York)|St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary]] in Crestwood, New York, and at the New School for Social Research and Political Science in New York, City.
In 1967, he married Sarah Arthur. On [[July 5]],1969, he was [[ordination|ordained]] a [[deacon]] by Bishop Stephen (Lasko). On the following day Fr. Deacon Nicholas was ordained to the [[priest]]hood. During the following years, and with the assistance by his wife as choir director, Fr. Nicholas served at the parishes of St. Nicholas in Southbridge, Massachusetts and St. Thomas in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He became well known for his pastoral acumen and ministerial sensitivity. Fr. Nicholas took part in many activities including television and radio broadcasts, evangelizing the Orthodox Christian faith. He was also project coordinator for New England's Russian Orthodox Layman's League's ''The Voice of Orthodoxy'' broadcasts. On [[July 25]], 2000, Sarah his companion and wife of 33 years died, loosing losing her battle with cancer.
After his wife's death, Fr. Nicholas continued his studies at [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|St Tikhon's Seminary]]. While at [[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|St. Tikhon's monastery]] he received a [[monasticism|monastic]] tonsure with the name of Nikon. On [[May 25]],2002, Fr. Nikon was consecrated Bishop of Baltimore and Auxiliary to [[Theodosius (Lazor) of Washington|Metr. Theodosius]], the primate of the [[OCA]].
