Abbot - is ordained in the priesthood that is assigned to the rector of the Orthodox monastery.The word is translated from the Greek as leadership, going ahead.In ancient times, the chief abbot was designated in any monastery, and in the second half of the 18th century - only if the monastery was considered treteklassnym.He had exactly the same rights and obligations as any other abbot.Its main difference from the Archimandrite (the main monastery in the first and second class) only in the fact that during the service, he is dressed in a simple robe of the monk, and gaiters.Archimandrite also dressed in robes with "tablets", pectoral cross, mace and miter.
Abbot in Soviet society
in the world known as Nikolai Vorobiev, the future abbot of the monastery was born in the late 19th century in the Tver region in a large and close-knit family of peasants.From a young age I was very serious, honest and kind, all regretted and tried to comprehend the meaning of life.The family was only superficially religious, so little Kolya soon completely lost faith.
Finding himself
Then he rushed to study science, philosophy in search of true knowledge, but quickly realized that there are none.He went to a mental institute in St. Petersburg, but did not finish my studies, recognizing that an institution has no relation to the study of man as a person, but only considers the physiological processes in the body.
At the age of 20 years, completely despaired of useless wandering in search of knowledge, he suddenly remembered the children's faith, and for the first time turned to God to give him a sign if he really exists.He got it, and from that moment his life changed greatly.Nikolai became an ascetic.The role of the guide to life, he entrusted the patristic writings, upon reading that his soul was filled with joy and light.
From Nicholas Nikon
In 36 years, having a serious test, he takes monastic vows and becomes Nikon.Soon he received the rank of priesthood.In the 30 years of his exile in Siberia for 5 years.On return from the camps, unable to return to the religion, he became an assistant physician.Since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, many churches work again, Nikon, and immediately returned to the priest.
In 1944 Kaluga Bishop Basil priesthood approved for the position of rector of the church in the town of Kozelsk.Then there were several transfers from one temple to another.In the end, being in the outback, in the run-down chapel, the abbot is regarded as another link.At the new place had it very difficult, as the financial assistance was available from.His possessions were the sacred books so personal items essentials.
Shortly before his death at the stake abbot Nikon dropped another ordeal in the form of the disease.For three months he was allowed to drink only milk, but it did not upset.Right up until the last day of his life he helped people, instructing them on the right path.He called to fulfill the biblical commandments and adhere to the trails without leading away from God.Abbot Nikon died in 63 the 20th century, 7 September.
Abbot modern society
Abbot Evmeny - one of a kind man, who combined religion, psychology and spiritual practices.He came into this world, he in 1969.30 years later, in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra he was ordained a priest and was appointed minister of the Orthodox Church, 92 has been the abbot of the monastery, located in the village of Ivanovo region Remsha.Here he created a rehabilitation center for drug addicts.
Deyatelny abbot - a facility for convicted
Because of their loyalty to the various manifestations of Christianity abbot Evmeny repeatedly subjected to condemnation and harsh statements.As a result, in 2006, he was accused that he resides wrong monastic life and removed from his post as abbot.Since then, he is a member of the Missionary Department at the Patriarchate of Moscow, directs the program "The Way."He continues to work rehabilitation center for drug addicts.Despite his positive works of the father of Eumenes still criticized, the main reason for which was the program "Alpha Course".Abbot is a religious trend borrowed from the English, the meaning of it is to familiarize young people in the basics of the faith.Changed the peculiarities of Orthodoxy, the course received a blessing from the Archbishop and to this day collects listeners on various metropolitan areas.
role of psychology in the Orthodox faith
Abbot believes that every pastor must know the basics of psychology.After all, his main task - to help people talk, practical advice or parting words, taken from his own life experience and professional knowledge.Father Evmeny focuses on what psychology allows us to find an individual approach to every visitor to repent.The main reasons for the condemnation of psychological techniques are conservative views of priests, especially in relation to neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
abbot role in modern society is great, but also very controversial.Its activities are subjected to persecution, condemnation.Only a strong spirit of a man can not lose your energy reserve and continue missionary work to save not only the addicts but other lost souls.
