The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit in Ancient Russia - Softcover

I. M. Kontzevich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0938635263 ISBN 13: 9780938635260

Publisher: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1989

Synopsis

One of this century's greatest students of Orthodox sanctity, Professor Kontzevitch combined careful honest scholarship with a first-hand knowledge of saints with whom he had been in contact while in Russia including the holy Elders of Optina Monastery. His magnum opus, this book is a priceless sourcebook of all that he felt important to say about spiritual prayer, communion with God, asceticism, and eldership

About this title

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That which is set in motion by the Holy Spirit becomes an eternal movement, living and holy; when the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in a man, he who was previously only earth and dust receives the dignity of a prophet, an apostle and an angel of God. --St. Gregory Palamas, 14th Century

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0938635263
• ISBN 13: 9780938635260
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: St. Herman Of Alaska Brotherhood