Kozlov Maxim Evgenievich, priest of the Russian Orthodox Church: biography and photo

Archpriest Maxim Kozlov, whose biography is presented in this article, is well known in Russian church circles. In addition to his work as a clergyman, he leads an active educational work, and also has some influence on the development of religious processes in the Russian Federation.

Youth and Education

The hero of this article was born on July 25, 1963 in the capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Ros Kozlov Maxim in a family far from religion and the church, his parents were principled atheists. In addition, in the courtyard there was a flourishing of the USSR, and interest in religion was not particularly encouraged. But Maxim himself felt gravity towards God even in his early youth. Being a fifteen-year-old teenager, he received baptism, which he did not inform his relatives, who most likely would not understand him and did not support him. So he visited the church in secret for several years, dreaming of becoming a priest. The Lord rewards those who aspire to him with a sincere soul - Maxim's dreams are embodied in life.

After school, the young man entered the Faculty of Philology at Moscow State University, where he studied Latin and Ancient Greek. But he did not forget about his calling, which he felt in his childhood. Being a student of senior courses, Maxim Kozlov began to cooperate freelance with the Moscow Patriarchate. Namely, he provided services of an interpreter from Greek, worked with ancient manuscripts, studied Greek church press, etc., in the publishing department.

Having received a diploma of a specialist in 1985, the young man is already directly going to his goal, not hiding from anyone, and enters the seminary of the city of Moscow. He studied externally, that's why he was released after three years. And immediately entered the capital's spiritual academy, which he also graduated from the extern in the 90th, having obtained the degree of candidate of theology.

Teaching and enlightening activities

Immediately after the end of the seminary, Maxim Evgenievich Kozlov Their work activity. At the age of twenty-two he was accepted as a teacher of German, Latin and Greek languages. Lectured as a student at a seminary and academy. Later Kozlov also taught courses in the history of Western confessions, comparative theology and rhetoric.

In 1991, the young teacher headed the Philological Commission at the Moscow Theological Academy and Seminary, and at about the same time became an assistant professor. He worked with inspiration and with heart, he was active in the religious sphere, constantly participating in various scientific and theological events. Together with his colleagues, Maxim Kozlov worked out a new concept of spiritual education, edited the collection "Theological Works", was a member of the Synodal Theological Commission, and so on.

In 2002, he was appointed deputy chairman of the training committee of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was also an inspector here. Four years later, Maxim Evgenievich became a professor at the MDA.

In 2010, Kozlov was on the commission, one of which dealt with the issues of interaction between the church and the media, and the other - with the attitude of Orthodoxy to other religions. In addition to teaching in the seminary and academy, Maxim Kozlov Different periods Delivered lectures in other high schools of religious orientation.

The clergyman

His first dignity Kozlov received in 1992, when he became deacon. The rite of the ordination was performed by the Rector of the MDAiS, he was also Archbishop Alexander Dmitrovsky. This was in the winter, and in the summer the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II ordained Maxim Eugenevich priest of the priest. At the same time he received the position of a clergyman in one of Moscow's temples (the Life-Giving Trinity).

In the ninety-fourth year the priest Maxim Kozlov became and. about. The abbot of the St. Tatiana Church at Moscow State University. And after a while he was already a rector, which remained until 2012.

In the ninety-sixth year he became a member of the Synodal Theological Commission. In 2000 he received the rank of archpriest. And in 2012 he was appointed rector of the reverend Seraphim of Sarov, who was given a separate parish (previously he belonged to the church of St. Great Martyr Tatiana). Here Kozlov serves to this day. Since April 2014 Maxim Evgenievich has the right to wear a miter.

Activities abroad

Father Maxim Kozlov is well known not only in Russia, but also abroad. As part of the educational work, he visited several countries. So, back in 1996, the priest visited the United States of America, where he lectured on Russian Orthodoxy and theology of the twentieth century in a church in New York. And in 1999 he trained in Holland at the Institute of Eastern Christian Studies. Both listeners and teachers remember Maxim Kozlov as a deeply believing and aspiring to knowledge person.

Writing

The clergyman and enlightener also managed to prove himself as a writer and publicist. His pen belongs to several books, a lot of translations and articles devoted to the history of the church, patrology, etc. Kozlov can often be found on the pages of Russian print media and in television programs, where he raises questions of religion and church life of the day. Maxim Evgenievich is a member of the editorial board of the anthology "Theological Works."

Awards

The right to wear a legguard, a pectoral cross with ornaments, a kamilavka and a club were given. In 2000, Maxim Evgenievich was elevated to the rank of archpriest.

Medals and medals:

• Order of St. Macarius of Moscow (third degree);
• Order of Daniel of Moscow (third degree);
• Order of Seraphim of Sarov (third degree);
• Medal of Sergius of Radonezh (first and second degree);
• Medal "For Services to the Fatherland" (second degree);
• Award "The Found Generation".

Maxim Kozlov: the family of a clergyman

The personal life of Maxim Yevgenyevich is not especially advertised anywhere, although he is not a recluse. It is only known that he is, as the priest expects, a good husband and father. Together with his wife Kozlov brings up four children who are given an example of devotional service to God and people.