The Elder Moses of OptinaThe Elder Moses of Optina, Paper bound Translated from the Russian by the Holy Nativity Convent. 1996. Sewn paperback. 396 pages. This biography is of the Elder Moses of Optina (1782 1862), who founded the Skete of Saint John the Forerunner and established at Optina the eldership for which it became renowned. Although appearing to be a pious but unremarkable monk, he was adorned with the highest gifts of the Holy Spirit. Includes many illustrations,

even in our small measure

he shows the specific actions the enemy of our salvation

People have commented that just being in the presence of this Icon

reader and choir are clearly indicated

as he brings all creation before Him in intercession

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Living beyond this world

it offers us the privilege to walk

Seraphim Rose called “the missing evidence”: the timeless teaching of the Orthodox Holy Fathers on the events of creation

Includes many illustrations

highlighting different aspects related to worship in the Orthodox Church: the church building

This literary and rhetorical masterpiece stands as a work of outstanding theological sophistication