The Monk of Mount Athos – by Archimandrite Sophrony

The Monk of Mount Athos by Archimandrite Sophrony Published by St Vladimir’s Press, 1997. “The Monk of Mount Athos” is based on the life and teachings of St Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938). It is written by one of his closest disciples, Archimandrite Sophrony. The first part of this book explores St Silouan’s youth. It is very relatable, as he had similar distractions and temptations growing up to those of present. It reflects his initial monastic calling, but also the difficult parts of his life where he believes he was protected by God’s grace. St Silouan grew up as a normal [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:16+11:00October 3rd, 2014|

Elder Sophrony of Essex (1896-1993)

Elder Sophrony of Essex (1896-1993) Elder Sophrony of Essex was born in Russia, but departed as a young man in 1921 for the intellectual and artistic hubs of Europe. He finally settled in Paris where he found success as an artist. During this time, he engaged in the practices of oriental mysticism. These were years of struggle as he searched for eternal beauty beyond the realities of time and space. Art was his way of accessing the spiritual experiences he had long desired. After some time, he returned to Christianity and became one of the first students of the Orthodox [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:19+11:00August 2nd, 2014|
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