About the Author

Blagoja Ilieski, known in Australia as Billy Ilieski, is an Orthodox Christian author and the founder of Ilieski Publishing. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he is dedicated to producing books that preserve, strengthen, and proclaim the rich spiritual heritage of Orthodox Christianity.

He is the author of Saints of the Balkans: Volume I – Icons of Faith and Resistance, Saints of the Balkans: Volume II – Voices from the Mountains and Shores, The Orthodox Father: A Handbook for the Modern Christian Man, and The Orthodox Home: Building a Home That Stands.

Born into the rich spiritual heritage of the Balkans, Blagoja writes with deep reverence for Orthodox tradition, history, and the lives of the saints. His work is rooted in faith, shaped by discipline, and driven by a desire to strengthen Christian identity in a world that is rapidly losing its spiritual foundations.

Blagoja writes each of his books with the blessing of his spiritual father, seeking to remain faithful to the teachings and living Tradition of the Orthodox Church. This spiritual guidance reflects his commitment to producing works that honour Christ, His Church, and the faithful.

Through his writing and publishing work, he is committed to preserving sacred history, guiding men and families toward Christ, and producing Orthodox literature that will endure for generations.