A classic manual on the Christian spiritual life, by Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov, this is the second in this series of posts. See post 1 here. The Arena: Guidelines for Spiritual and Monastic Life By Ignatius (Brianchaninov) Translated by Lazarus (Moore) Foreword by Kallistos (Ware); Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville NY. From the publisher's description: This is one …
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Books for Monastic Seekers: ‘Letters to a Beginner on Giving One’s Life to God’
For the first of a new series of blog posts, I would like to share a thin but extremely weighty and important book which was recommended to me several years ago when I was preparing to test the monastic life: Letters to a Beginner on Giving One's Life to God by Abbess Thaisia of Leushino, …
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An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism – Part 3
Third and concluding part from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 1 | Part 2 The Monastic Rule The Rule or "Typicon" governing Orthodox monastic life is based upon that of St. Basil the Great (d. 379), which he synthesized from the tradition of the early Desert Fathers. This Rule was later adapted by various great fathers of monasticism …
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An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism – Part 2
Part 2 of a three-part series from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 1 | Part 3 Where do Orthodox Monks and Nuns Come From? Orthodox monks and nuns come from all walks and manner of life. In former times the greater number were of peasant stock, but at the same time many a great name lay …
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The Angelic Path – An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism
Part 1 of a three-part series from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 2 | Part 3 "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hadst, and give to the poor, and come, follow Me" (Matt. 19:21). From the beginning these words of Christ have been a clear call to all Christian monks that they …
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