A Practical Handbook for Priestly Ministry

Description

… Be an example to the believers in word,
in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ( 1Timothy
4:12)

This book is a guide for the contemporary Orthodox priest in his
application of the Apostle’s words to his everyday life, as he serves to convey
God’s grace as a shepherd of Christ’s flock.It focuses on the internal formation
and preparation of the soul that should underpin the priest’s pastoral mission.
Building upon this foundation, the guide then includes instruction on how to
teach and guide the faithful toward a holy and salvific life in the Church.
Perfectly suited as a course book in Pastoral Ministry, this book will at the
same time benefit every Christian, whether ordained or not.

The text was edited and
compiled by Holy Trinity Monastery from recent and historical sources reflecting
the rich heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, for the benefit of the twenty-first
century pastor and aspirant to the priesthood.  It is replete with detailed
quotations from the Holy Fathers and the Canons, together with over one hundred
references to Holy Scriptures, covering every conceivable pastoral
issue. 

If anyone
ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all
things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and
the dominion forever and ever. Amen.  (1 Peter
4:11)