Living without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of Optina organized thematically under headings such

organized thematically under headings such as spiritual warfare

followed by how we might become partakers of the divine nature

Lavishly illustrated with icons

Seraphim at the same time that he was working on “Nihilism

Living without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of Optina organized thematically under headings suchArchim. George (Schaefer) This modest work is an anthology of spiritual advice given by various of the nineteenth century Holy Elders of Optina Monastery, organized thematically under headings such as spiritual warfare, the love of neighbor, faith, the will of God, the education of children, the commandments of God, the path of salvation, etc. Each piece of advice varies in length from a single sentence to a full paragraph. Pithy, immediately