Deacon Ignatius: acting under a new name in everchanging disguise

The article examines the earliest period of Vasil Levski’s life, when he became monk and appeared primarily as a clergyman. At the same time, this period was also the least studied in the Apostle’s biography. The author’s main standpoint is that although he abandoned the monastic order due to his revolutionary activity, Levski did not sever his bond with God, he remained a deeply devout Christian, and continued to attend holy services whenever possible. 

Keywords: Vasil Levski, The Apostle, Deacon Ignatius