How To Live A Holy Life

By Gregory (Postnikov)Translated by Seraphim F. Englehardt

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Description

This pocket-sized book, originally published in
Russian in 1904, is a short but comprehensive work offering guidance to the
Orthodox Christian on how to conduct himself through the course of the day.
Following an appeal to the reader, the author describes how one should conduct
oneself in the morning, in relation to the Lord God, in common situations of
life, in daily work, during meals, during the afternoon rest, in the evening,
before sleep, and during sleeplessness. The author concludes with a
consideration of prayer and guidance on how to spend Sundays. A biography of the
author, Metropolitan Gregory (Postnikov) of St. Petersburg (1784-1860),
concludes the work.

Solidly rooted both in Holy Scripture and the Tradition of the Orthodox
Church, this short work can serve as a gentle yet uncompromising guide,
appropriate for every Christian, for how to live a holy life within the
circumstances of our daily lives.

Additional information

Author Name

Gregory (Postnikov)

Format

ED

Publication Date

20131118

Imprint

Publisher

Translator

Seraphim F. Englehardt

Language

English

Book Dimensions

0

Format Detail

eBook

Author Biography

Metropolitan Gregory (Postnikov) of St Petersburg was
a leading bishop of the nineteenth century Russian Orthodox Church. A lover of
monasticism, he actively supported the revival of monastic life all throughout
the Russian Empire, and also sent the delegation of missionary monks from Valaam
monastery to Alaska, which included Sts Herman and Juvenaly. Known for his
generosity, he freely gave away all that he earned to those in need.

Seraphim F. Englehardt  is a freelance translator and
editor and holds degrees in History and Theology as well as a MA in Russian
Language and Literature.  He has translated classics of Russian spiritual
literature such as How to Live a Holy Life, by Metropolitan
Gregory (Postnikov), and St. Theophan the Recluse’s commentary on Psalm 118 as
well as for the Great Soviet Encyclopedia,
1977–1979.

Contents

Appeal to the Christian

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in the Morning?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Relation to the Lord God?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Relationship to Other
People?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Some of the Most Common Situations
of Life?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Our Daily Work?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Meals?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Rest After Lunch?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves in the Evening?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves Before Sleep?

How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Sleeplessness at
Night?

The Most Important Thing Concerning Prayer

Conclusion

How Should We Spend Sundays?

Afterword

Biography of Metropolitan Gregory