Name: Not a place, but a choice: understanding true monasticism
Author: Viktor Nikitin

аннотация

Monasticism is a profound spiritual path that begins not with changing location but with a sincere, attentive commitment to live before God in one’s current circumstances. True monastic life arises from inner readiness, not escape. Only when this choice is stable does the decision to live in the world or monastery emerge naturally, reflecting genuine vocation rather than avoidance.

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Автор

Viktor Nikitin

Viktor Nikitin, born December 25, 1954, lives and works in Moscow. A graduate of the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense, he is a career officer and military translator. He served in Nigeria, lived and worked in the US and the Netherlands, and spent five years at the Russian Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece. Viktor Nikitin is an experienced author and researcher who combines scholarly accuracy with an engaging style, making his essays accessible and compelling.