The life of Emilian Glocar, a 20th century priest, artist, and author, was shaped not only by the turbulent events of World Wars I and II, but also with disagreements and resulting censorship by the Serbian Orthodox Church in Yugoslavia and America for his onspoken beliefs on the rigidity of church doctrine.
As a result of his dissent and ultimate forced separation from the church, he turned to the arts to continue his desire to serve his fellow man. In the course of his life he wrote nine novels and several books of poetry, then later took to the easel painting thousands of pictures depicting the cities and villages, the landscapes and the Slavic people earning awards in both art forms.
Today he is remembered mostly by an older generation of his former art students and those who perhaps own a few of his pictures. Only one of his novels was translated into English but are still read in his native country. To a younger generation a closer look at the life of this man, this priest, and artist could serve as an inspiration to all who struggle with adversity in order to follow their own talents and passions.