Elder Nikon of Optina Christ there is hardly any veil

there is hardly any veil separating this world from the other world

rightly called a primer for spiritual life

which is a compilation of patristic writings on the spiritual life

Hesychasm is particularly relevant and necessary in our time because it is the only way to avoid the ‘sin which doth so easily beset us’ (Heb

Elder Nikon of Optina Christ there is hardly any veilThe Elders of Optina Monastery have had a tremendous impact on Russian society, calling forth a nationwide blossoming of sanctity. During the course of a century, their prophecy and God illumined counsel attracted spiritual seekers from far and wide. Elder Nikon (Belyaev) (18881931) was the beloved disciple of Elder Barsanuphius of Optina for over five years, during which time he assimilated his spiritual fathers sanctity and teachings to such a