Additional information
| Author Name | Anatoly (Zertsalov) |
|---|---|
| Publisher | |
| Imprint | |
| Language | English |
| Book Dimensions | 0 |
| Format Detail | eBook |
| Publication Date | 20160301 |
| Format | ED |
Description
This work includes three hundred and eighty-two
letters of spiritual counsel from the Optina Elder Hieroschemamonk Anatoly
(Zertsalov). Written in a tone that is both firm and tender, they are the words
of a caring father for his spiritual children These letters, while originally
addressed to nuns, can be applied with profit to all Christians, both monastic
and lay. This digital edition includes four photos as well as the life of St.
Anatoly, a glossary, an index of topics, and a table of letters. This was first
published in the Russian language in 1901 and then translated by Holy Nativity
Convent into English and published as “A Collection of Letters to Nuns:
Profitable Instructions for Laymen and Monastics” in 1993 by Holy Trinity
Monastery. In 2016 the digital edition with photos was prepared as the guidance
given is timeless.
Contents
Contents
Foreword
The
Letters
The Life of
Hieroschemamonk Anatoly Elder of Optina and Director of the Skete
Glossary
Index of
Topics
Table of Letters
by Number and Title
End
Notes
Photos
