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'''Hegumen Nikon''' (secular name '''Nikolay Nikolayevich Vorobyov''' , {{lang-ru|Николай Николаевич Воробьёв}}; May 4, 1894, village Mikishino, Bezhetsk county, [[w:Tver Province|Tver Province]] - September 7, 1963, [[w:Gagarin, Russia|Gzhatsk]], [[:w:Smolensk oblast|Smolensk oblast]]) was a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church (since 1956 in the rank of hegumen) and spiritual writer.
He is known for his numerous letters to his spiritual children, the majority of which is are published in the book "Нам оставлено покаяние"(We were left behind the penance).
== Biography ==
Born in The future priest Nikon was born into a peasant family, had six as one of seven brothers. In 1914From childhood, he graduated from school in [[w:Vyshny Volochok|Vyshny Volochok]] demonstrated maturity and enrolled in the [[w:Bekhterev Research Institute|Neurological Institute]] in St. Petersburg. During his studies at the Institute read a lotseriousness, impeccable honesty, remarkable warmth, concern for everyone, to educate ourselvesand an unquenchable thirst for ultimate truth, trying to find answers a thirst to comprehend the eternal questions. After the first year decided not to continue their educationpurpose of human existence.
In the summer of 1915 Nicholay has experienced a profound spiritual crisis 1914, he graduated from school in [[w:Vyshny Volochok|Vyshny Volochok]] and found faith enrolled in God. In 1917, he entered the [[Moscow Theological Academyw:Bekhterev Research Institute|Neurological Institute]], but in Saint Petersburg. During his studies at the lessons there were soon discontinued because Institute he was distinguished by his pursuit of learning to further educate himself beyond the outbreak of curriculum, trying to find answers to the revolutioneternal questions. In After the next few years first year, he taught math in Volochok high school. Then he moved decided not to Moscow and served as a reader in the Church of Sts Boris and Glebcontinue his studies.
In March 1931the summer of 1915 Nikolay experienced a profound spiritual crisis and found faith in God. In 1917, in Minsk he was tonsured monk Bishop entered the [[Theophan (Semenyako)Moscow Theological Academy]] with , but the name [[Nikon]]lessons there were soon discontinued because of the outbreak of the revolution. In the next few years he taught mathematics in Volochok high school. December 26, 1932 was ordained He then moved to Moscow and served as a reader in the [[priesthood]]Church of Sts Boris and Gleb.
In 1933 March 1931, he was arrested and sent to Siberian camps for five yearstonsured as a monk by Bishop [[Theophan (Semenyako)]] in Minsk, with the name [[Nikon]]. He December 26, 1932 was released in 1937ordained to the [[priesthood]].
After returning from the camp, Nikon lived March 23 1933 he was arrested and sent to Siberian camps for five years. He was released in Vyshny Volochok. Since the beginning of the [[Great Patriotic War]] and the opening of temples Father Nikon began priestly ministry1937.
In 1944After returning from the camp, Nikon lived in Vyshny Volochok. From the Archbishop beginning of Kalinin and Smolensk the [[Basil (Ratmirov)|BasilGreat Patriotic War]], he was appointed rector of and the Church opening of the Annunciation in Kozelsk, where he served until 1948temples Father Nikon began priestly ministry.
In 1948 1944, he was transferred to Belyovappointed rector of the Church of the Annunciation in Kozelsk, then - in Efremov (both - where he served until 1948, by the Tula oblast), Archbishop of Kalinin and after - in Smolensk. From Smolensk was sent to the parish in Gzhatsk[[Basil (Ratmirov)|Basil]].
In 1948 he was transferred to Belyov, then to Efremov (both - the Easter of 1956Tula oblast), father Nikon and after to Smolensk. From Smolensk he was awarded sent to the dignity of [[hegumen]] by bishop [[Michael (Chub) of Tambov|Michael (Chub)]]parish in Gzhatsk.
In the Easter of 1956, father Nikon was elevated to the dignity of [[hegumen]] by bishop [[Michael (Chub) of Tambov|Michael (Chub)]]. Father Nikon died September 7, 1963. He was buried in the town of Gzhatsk (now called Gagarin).
== Sayings ==
* Fight with all, with very small sins. He that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. And the devil inspires: "It's nothing, it's a trifle" - and about more important: "Where do we deal with it? This is for the "ascetics"."
* Let us thank the Lord for what He has chosen us out of this world, separated from it, and took in his portion. Glory to Thee, O God, glory to Thee, O God, glory to Thee, O God! Lord, prolong Thy mercy to the end! - Separete and after the death us from Thine enemies, even though we do not deserve it, but for Thy mercy is not dismiss us from Thy presence! Vouchsafe us and with all the saints throughout the ages to thank and praise Thee for unfathomable Thy mercies to the human race and we, indecent Thy servants!
* There is no heroism in us all. All of us are small, all are afraid of the big sorrows. We must pity everyone, sincerely wish and do more good. For with the same measure that we mete withal it shall be measured to us both here and in the future.
* What is the essence of Christianity? In that the Almighty, the Omniscient Creator of the universe so loves and pities the person so concerned about him and his salvation that he gave His only begotten Son to shame, the cross and death.
* All kinds of asceticism should lead a person to a deep [[humility]]. If its do not lead - the path has chosen is incorrect.
* All deeds, all the good should lead to humility. And if its do not lead, its are poisoned by something. Without a humble and contrite heart, the most sublime and serious deeds are displeasing to God.
* All of us are in the "worst [[prelest]]" in the words of St. [[Symeon the New Theologian]], that is, in the dark, in error, in bondage to the devil. Only a few [of us] are released by Lord from this condition. How can a blind man lead the blind? And you teach everyone. Stop it!
* Always be indifferent to praise. If you accept praise, and will quietly try to continue to please people, and you can seamlessly become a [[pharisee]]. Artists of all live of praise. The same happens with many of the clergy. And it ends with enmity and hatred. The Gospel teach it.
* For the ill, infirm and old people there is no bodily fasting, and it is often harmful [for them]. It is necessary to stress mental fasting: vision, hearing, tongue, thoughts abstinence etc. It will be a true fast, useful always and for everyone.
* it would be terrifying to be without prayer! Blessed is he who has managed to find it. Seek it and you. Without a personal quest and labour you are acquire nothing.
 
== Links ==
* [http://en.wordpress.com/tag/igumen-nikon-vorobyov/ Some letters of fr. Nikon]
* [http://www.stjohndc.org/Russian/feasts/FeastsE/e_AbNikonBio.htm A Biography of Heguman Nikon]
* [http://www.pravoslavie.ru/english/48438.htm A Quest for Truth on the Path of Reason. Igumen Nikon (Vorobiev)]
* [http://www.synod.com/synod/engrocor/enser_nikonnativity.html Hegumen Nikon (Vorobiev, +1963) The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ]

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