The Elder Moses of Optina journal This book makes fascinating and

This book makes fascinating and challenging reading for all Christians concerned about what the Church is and who her members are

As remarkable as the book is the life of its author

Gi-ming Shien

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ISBN:978-0-8814-1677-0

The Elder Moses of Optina journal This book makes fascinating andThe Elder Moses of Optina, Paper bound Translated from the Russian by the Holy Nativity Convent. 1996. Sewn paperback. 396 pages. This biography is of the Elder Moses of Optina (1782 1862), who founded the Skete of Saint John the Forerunner and established at Optina the eldership for which it became renowned. Although appearing to be a pious but unremarkable monk, he was adorned with the highest gifts of the Holy Spirit. Includes many illustrations,