Living without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of Optina

Living without Hypocrisy: Spiritual Counsels of the Holy Elders of OptinaArchim. George (Schaefer) This modest work is an anthology of spiritual advice given by various of the nineteenth century Holy Elders of Optina Monastery, organized thematically under headings such as spiritual warfare, the love of neighbor, faith, the will of God, the education of children, the commandments of God, the path of salvation, etc. Each piece of advice varies in length from a single sentence to a full paragraph. Pithy, immediately

Including this pamphlets:

is indispensable for all

together with the complete liturgical service (for the December feast) and the Akathist Hymn in honor of St

Onasus the Windbag

his labors first as priest and then bishop in America and Asia

His writings were highly valued by Byzantine ascetics

this volume explores the inherent mystery of the Christian Faith: Since its content is the incarnate God

One need only say in addition: Here is the path—start walking

Used in conjunction with the Orthodox Liturgical Calendar

at a considerably reduced cost

pulls all of this together

multiple settings for some of the hymns