Mitrofan Vasilyevich Lodyzhensky (Russian: Митрофа́н Васи́льевич Лоды́женский, in some sources Лады́женский (Ladyzhensky); February 27 [O.S. February 15] 1852 – May 31 [O.S. May 18] 1917) was a Russian religious philosopher, playwright, and statesman, best known for his Mystical Trilogy comprising Super-consciousness and the Ways to Achieve It, Light Invisible, and Dark Force.