| Metropolitan Nikon (Vasyukov) |
Nikon (Vasyukov)
(born 1950), Metropolitan of Ufa and Sterlitamak, temporary administrator of the Neftekamsk and Orenburg dioceses, head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis In the world Vasyukov Nikolai Nikolaevich, was born on October 1, 1950 in the village of Maryevka, Sampursky district, Tambov region.
In 1963, his parents moved to Krasnoyarsk. Together with his mother, he began to visit the Krasnoyarsk Trinity Church. As a ninth grade student, he went to the choir and participated in divine services. He was spiritually cared for by the rector of the Trinity Church, Archimandrite Nifont, nun Seraphima (+ 1975), schema-nun Innocent and monk Job.
In 1968 he graduated from high school, and in 1974 he graduated from Krasnoyarsk Medical Center. Institute, worked as a local general practitioner in a clinic in the city of Krasnoyarsk, then was called up for active military service for two years as a senior physician of a regiment, then went to the Leningrad region, worked as the chief physician of a clinic. From 1977 to 1983 he worked as the head of a clinic in the Leningrad region.
In 1983, he was ordained a priest and assigned a place of service to the Neopalimovskaya Church in the city of Ulyanovsk.
On March 13, 1984, he was tonsured a monk with the name Nikon, in honor of the Monk Nikon, abbot of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, he was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region.
Since October 1, 1989 - Secretary of the Ulyanovsk Diocesan Administration.
In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary, and in 1990 from the Leningrad Theological Academy, where he defended his thesis and is a candidate of theology.
Member of the Local Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988 and 1990. Participant of the Bishops' Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in the 1990s. In 1988-1991 and 2004, as part of a pilgrimage group, he visited Holy Mount Athos. Leading a group of pilgrims from the Ufa diocese, he visited Jerusalem in 1993 and 1996.
On June 26, 1990 he was named, and on August 26 he was consecrated Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
Candidate of Theology since 1991.
During the Bishop's tenure at the Ufa See, the number of parishes increased many times over. The Holy Cross Convent (Ufa), the Ufa diocesan branch of the Moscow Orthodox St. Tikhon's Theological Institute were opened; resumed publishing. "Ufa Diocesan Gazette".
| Archbishop Nikon (Vasyukov) |
On February 23, 2001, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop.
On December 27, 2011, he was appointed head of the newly formed Bashkortostan Metropolis [1].
From December 27, 2011 to March 16, 2012, he temporarily ruled the Salavat diocese.
On January 8, 2012, he was elevated to the dignity of metropolitan by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' [2].
From August 1 to August 21, 2021 [3], and again from July 9 to December 2, 2018 [4] he temporarily governed the newly formed Birsk diocese.
On May 30, 2021, he was also entrusted with the temporary management of the Neftekamsk diocese [5].
On December 2, 2021, he was appointed temporary administrator of the Orenburg diocese, due to the long illness of Metropolitan Veniamin (Zaritsky) of Orenburg and Saraktash [6].
Awards
Church
- Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 2nd degree (2000)
- Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, 2nd degree (2005, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of his birth).
- Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov, 2nd degree (2010) [7]
State
- Order of Friendship (2000, for his great contribution to the spiritual and moral revival of Russia, strengthening interethnic and interfaith relations in the Republic of Bashkortostan)
- Certificate of honor of the Republic of Bashkortostan (2000)
- Order of Honor (2011, for achieved labor successes and many years of conscientious work, active social activities)
Person of the Russian Federation
He worked as a local general practitioner in a clinic in the city of Krasnoyarsk, then was called up for active military service for two years as a senior physician of a regiment, then went to the Leningrad region and worked as the chief physician of a clinic.
From 1977 to 1983 he worked as the head of a clinic in the Leningrad region.
In 1983, he accepted the priesthood and was assigned a place of service to the Neopalimovskaya Church in the city of Ulyanovsk.
On March 16, 1984, he was tonsured a monk with the name Nikon, in honor of the Monk Nikon, abbot of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, Hieromonk Nikon was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region by His Eminence John.
Since October 1, 1989 - Secretary of the Ulyanovsk Diocesan Administration.
In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary, and in 1990 from the Leningrad Theological Academy.
Member of the Local Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988 and 1990.
In 1988-1991 and 2004, as part of a pilgrimage group, he visited Holy Mount Athos. Leading a group of pilgrims from the Ufa diocese, he visited Jerusalem in 1993 and 1996.
On June 26, 1990, by decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, he was elected Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
On August 25, 1990, in the Epiphany Patriarchal Cathedral of Moscow, Archimandrite Nikon (Vasyukov) was named Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak. On August 26, 1990, the episcopal consecration took place.
On February 23, 2001, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop.
During the 15 years of his tenure at the Ufa department, the number of parishes increased almost sevenfold, from 30 in 1990 to 200.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of December 27, 2011, he was appointed head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis, as well as temporary administrator of the Salavat diocese. On January 8, 2012, in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, Patriarch Kirill was elevated to the rank of metropolitan.
Awards
Church
Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh, II degree (2000)
Order of the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, II degree (October 8, 2005) - on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of his birth
Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov, II degree (October 1, 2010) - in recognition of diligent service and in connection with the 60th anniversary of his birth
Order of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna II degree (August 26, 2015)
Secular
Order of Friendship (August 11, 2000) - “for his great contribution to strengthening civil peace and the revival of spiritual and moral traditions”
Order of Honor (January 17, 2011)
Outstanding religious figures of Bashkortostan: Metropolitan Nikon
Today, Metropolitan Nikon, the head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis, celebrates his 65th anniversary, who for many years has devoted all his strength and skill to strengthening the Russian Orthodox Church, contributing to the establishment of interfaith stability in Russia and Bashkortostan.
His Eminence (in the world - Nikolai Vasyukov) was born on October 1, 1950 in the village of Maryevka, Sampursky district, Tambov region. In 1963, the Vasyukov family moved to Krasnoyarsk. Together with his mother, Nikolai began to visit the local Trinity Church. At the age of 16 he began going to the choir and participated in divine services. His spiritual mentors were the rector of the temple, Archimandrite Niphon, nun Seraphim, schema-nun Innocent and monk Job.
In 1968, Nikolai graduated from high school and entered the Krasnoyarsk Medical Institute. After successfully graduating from the institute, he worked as a local therapist in one of the clinics in Krasnoyarsk. Then he was drafted into the ranks of the Soviet Army, where in 1975-1977 he served as a senior regiment doctor. After military service, he worked as the chief physician of a clinic in the city of Svetlogorsk, Leningrad Region. He was a major in the reserve medical service.
In the early 80s of the last century, he made a firm decision to devote himself entirely to the church. In 1983, he was ordained a priest and began serving in the Neopalimovskaya Church in the city of Ulyanovsk. On March 13, 1984, he was tonsured a monk with the name Nikon in honor of the Monk Nikon, abbot of Radonezh. In September 1985, he was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region. Since October 1, 1989, he was secretary of the Ulyanovsk diocesan administration.
He constantly worked to improve his educational level. In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary. In 1990 he completed his studies at the Leningrad Theological Academy. Later he successfully defended his thesis and became a candidate of theology.
In 1988 and 1990 he participated in the work of local councils of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was a participant in the Councils of Bishops in the 90s. As part of groups of pilgrims, he repeatedly visited the holy Mount Athos in Greece. In 1993 and 1996, he led pilgrims from the Ufa diocese during a visit to Jerusalem.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on June 26, 1990, Nikon was elected Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak. On August 26 of the same year, he was ordained by His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II to this high position.
On February 23, 2001, Nikon was elevated to the rank of Archbishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak. On December 27, 2011, he was appointed head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis, which included the Neftekamsk, Ufa and Salavat dioceses. At the same time, he is the ruling bishop of the Ufa diocese. From December 27, 2011 to March 16, 2012, he temporarily ruled the Salavat diocese. On January 8, 2012, he was elevated to the dignity of metropolitan by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' in the Epiphany Patriarchal Cathedral of Moscow.
During Metropolitan Nikon's leadership of the Ufa diocese, the number of parishes increased sharply. If in 1990 there were 28 of them, now they have exceeded 350, and eight monasteries have appeared. In recent years, churches have been built and restored in Oktyabrsky, Meleuz, Salavat, Ishimbay, Kumertau, and other cities and villages of the metropolis. After lengthy renovations, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Ufa has been revived. The Exaltation of the Cross convent in Ufa and the Ufa diocesan branch of the Moscow Orthodox St. Tikhon's Theological Institute were opened. The publication of the Ufa Diocesan Gazette has been resumed.
Metropolitan Nikon paid and continues to pay a lot of attention to the preparation of priests for new parishes. If in 1990 there were only 19 priests in the Ufa diocese, now their number has exceeded 220. Today, several dozen students of the Ufa diocese study in theological seminaries and academies of Russia.
On the initiative of Metropolitan Nikon, a publishing department of the diocese was created, and work is underway to research and study materials on the new martyrs of the Bashkir region. Under him, the diocesan library was opened, and icon painting workshops began to operate.
His whole life is a worthy example of service to God and the people. He has done and is doing a lot to spread the culture of Orthodoxy and the best Orthodox traditions, and maintain political stability in the republic.
The many years of ascetic work of Metropolitan Nikon are adequately appreciated by the state and the public. For his great contribution to the spiritual and moral revival of Russia, the strengthening of interethnic and interfaith relations, and active social activities, he was awarded the Order of Friendship (2000) and Honor (2011), and the Certificate of Honor of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Metropolitan Nikon was also awarded high church awards - the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 2nd degree (2000), the Holy Blessed Prince Daniel of Moscow, 2nd degree (2005), and the Order of St. Seraphim of Sarov, 2nd degree (2010).
You can read about his life and service on the official websites of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Ufa Diocese, in the Open Orthodox Encyclopedia “Tree”, the Concise Encyclopedia “Bashkortostan”, the 4th volume of the Bashkir Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
Nikon (Vasyukov)
In 1963 he moved with his parents to Krasnoyarsk. Together with his mother, he began to visit the Krasnoyarsk Trinity Church. I went to the choir and participated in services.
In 1968 he graduated from high school, and in 1974 he graduated from the Krasnoyarsk Medical Institute.
He worked as a local general practitioner in a clinic in the city of Krasnoyarsk, then was called up for active military service for two years as a senior physician of a regiment, then went to the Leningrad region and worked as the chief physician of a clinic.
From 1977 to 1983 he worked as the head of a clinic in the Leningrad region.
On June 26, 1983, in the Intercession Cathedral in Kuibyshev (Samara), Archbishop John (Snychev) ordained him to the rank of deacon. On September 21, 1983, in the same cathedral, he was consecrated presbyter by the same bishop. He served in the church in honor of the Burning Bush Icon of the Mother of God in Ulyanovsk.
On March 16, 1984, the same bishop tonsured a monk with the name Nikon
in honor of St. Nikon of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, he was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region. On March 16, 1984, he was tonsured a monk with the name in honor of St. Nikon, abbot of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, Archbishop John appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region.
Since October 1, 1989 - Secretary of the Ulyanovsk Diocesan Administration.
In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary, and in 1990 from the Leningrad Theological Academy.
Member of the Local Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988 and 1990.
In 1988-1991 and 2004, as part of a pilgrimage group, he visited Holy Mount Athos. Leading a group of pilgrims from the Ufa diocese, he visited Jerusalem in 1993 and 1996.
Bishopric
On June 26, 1990, by decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, he was elected Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
On August 25, 1990, in the Epiphany Patriarchal Cathedral of Moscow, Archimandrite Nikon (Vasyukov) was named Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak. On August 26, 1990, the episcopal consecration took place.
On February 23, 2001, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop.
During the 15 years of his tenure at the Ufa department, the number of parishes increased almost sevenfold, from 30 in 1990 to 200.
In November 2006, he sent a letter to the general director of Channel One, Konstantin Ernst, in which he criticized the editorial policy of the leading Russian television channel, which, in his opinion, is “an orgy of pseudoscience, obscurantism and the occult.” The programs “Good Morning” and “Malakhov+” were criticized. In the letter, Metropolitan Nikon asked the general director of Channel One to stop producing programs promoting occult anti-scientific knowledge and healing methods on his TV channel[1].
By the decision of the Holy Synod of December 27, 2011, he was appointed head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis, as well as temporary administrator of the Salavat diocese[2]. On January 8, 2012, in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, Patriarch Kirill was elevated to the rank of metropolitan[3].
From August 1 to August 21, 2021[4], and again from July 9[5] to December 2, 2018, he temporarily ruled the newly formed Birsk diocese.
From December 2, 2021, he was appointed temporary administrator of the Orenburg diocese[6].
Biography
Nikon, Metropolitan of Ufa and Sterlitamak (Vasyukov Nikolai Nikolaevich), candidate of theology.
Born on October 1, 1950 in the village of Maryevka, Sampursky district, Tambov region.
In 1963, the parents of the future bishop moved to Krasnoyarsk. In 1968 he graduated from Krasnoyarsk high school; in 1974 - Krasnoyarsk State Medical Institute. After graduating from the institute, he worked as a local therapist in a clinic in Krasnoyarsk.
In 1975-1977 served in the Soviet army as a senior regiment doctor.
In 1977-1983 worked as the chief physician of a clinic in the city of Svetogorsk, Vyborg district, Leningrad region. Major of the reserve medical service and colonel of the Cossack troops.
On June 26, 1983, Archbishop John (Snychev) ordained him to the rank of deacon in the Intercession Cathedral in Kuibyshev (Samara). On September 21, 1983, he was ordained presbyter in the same cathedral. Served in the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Burning Bush” in Ulyanovsk
On April 13, 1984, Bishop John in the Intercession Cathedral of the city of Kuibyshev tonsured a monk with the name Nikon in honor of St. Nikon of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, he was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region.
In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary; in 1990 - Leningrad Theological Academy, where in 1991 he defended his Ph.D. thesis.
On October 1, 1989, he was appointed secretary of the Ulyanovsk diocesan administration.
Member of Local Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988, 1990 and 2009. In 1988-1991 and 2004 As part of a pilgrimage group, he visited Holy Mount Athos. Leading a group of pilgrims from the Ufa diocese, he visited Jerusalem in 1993 and 1996.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on June 26, 1990, he was elected Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
On August 25, 1990, in the Epiphany Cathedral in Moscow, he was named Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
On August 26, 1990, at the Divine Liturgy in the Epiphany Cathedral, His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II led the consecration of Archimandrite Nikon (Vasyukov) as Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
On February 23, 2001, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of December 27-28, 2011 (magazine No. 151), he was appointed head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis.
On January 8, 2012 he was elevated to the rank of metropolitan.
From December 2011 to March 2012 - temporary administrator of the Salavat diocese.
Russian Orthodox Church
Born on October 1, 1950 in the village of Maryevka, Sampursky district, Tambov region.
In 1963, the parents of the future bishop moved to Krasnoyarsk. In 1968 he graduated from Krasnoyarsk high school; in 1974 - Krasnoyarsk State Medical Institute. After graduating from the institute, he worked as a local therapist in a clinic in Krasnoyarsk.
In 1975-77. served in the Soviet army as a senior regiment doctor. In 1977-83 worked as the chief physician of a clinic in the city of Svetogorsk, Vyborg district, Leningrad region. Major of the reserve medical service and colonel of the Cossack troops.
On June 26, 1983, Archbishop John (Snychev) ordained him to the rank of deacon in the Intercession Cathedral in Kuibyshev (Samara). On September 21, 1983, he was ordained presbyter in the same cathedral. Served in the church in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Burning Bush” in Ulyanovsk
On April 13, 1984, Bishop John in the Intercession Cathedral of the city of Kuibyshev tonsured a monk with the name Nikon in honor of St. Nikon of Radonezh.
On September 16, 1985, he was appointed rector of the Neopalimovskaya Church and dean of the Ulyanovsk region.
In 1987 he graduated from the Leningrad Theological Seminary; in 1990 - Leningrad Theological Academy, where in 1991 he defended his Ph.D. thesis.
On October 1, 1989, he was appointed secretary of the Ulyanovsk diocesan administration.
Member of Local Councils of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988, 1990 and 2009. In 1988-91 and 2004 As part of a pilgrimage group, he visited Holy Mount Athos. Leading a group of pilgrims from the Ufa diocese, he visited Jerusalem in 1993 and 1996.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of June 26, 1990, he was elected Bishop of Ufa and Sterlitamak.
He was named bishop on August 25, 1990 in the Epiphany Cathedral in Moscow. Consecrated on August 26 at the Divine Liturgy in the Epiphany Cathedral. The services were led by His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II.
On February 23, 2001, he was elevated to the rank of archbishop.
By the decision of the Holy Synod of December 27-28, 2011 (magazine No. 151), he was appointed head of the Bashkortostan Metropolis.
On January 8, 2012 he was elevated to the rank of metropolitan.
From December 2011 to March 2012 - temporary manager of the Salavat diocese, in July-December 2021 - temporary manager of the Birsk diocese. By the decision of the Holy Synod of May 30, 2021 (magazine No. 50), the temporary administration of the Neftekamsk diocese was entrusted. Since December 2021 - temporary administrator of the Orenburg diocese.
