in 1710, there were 30 monks in danilov monastery. in 1764, there were only twelve of them on staff. by 1900, however, the number rose to seventeen. among the monks who lived in danilov monastery during its history was the renowned greek scholar nikephoros theotokis, who retired to this monastery in 1792 from his bishop's position in south russia, and lived here until his death in 1800.