Biographic insight into life of Vasilije Nesic, Orthodox parish priest in pre First World War Serbia. Book is deeply rooted in Serbian mentality, way of life and morality of the day. Byzantine heritage expressed in the real life. Book in essence describes Serbian society after liberation of Turkish rule. In real life and by historic records, Vasilie is arrested by Bulgarian military, refuses to bless the Bulgarian army and dies in heroic way, being cut down to pieces alive. There are live desendents of Nesic family even today. Namely Hadzi Mihailo Nesic, who live and work in London, UK