Nikolaj Velimirović was an influential Serbian Orthodox prelate who served as the Bishop of Ohrid and Žiča from 1920 until 1956. A prolific writer, philosopher, and orator, he was often compared to John Chrysostom due to his gifted preaching. After surviving a serious bout of dysentery in 1909, he dedicated his life to God by becoming a monk. His life was marked by significant historical upheaval, including imprisonment in the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. He eventually moved to the United States, where he lived until his death.