Orthodox Monasticism Specialty crowned with artistic refinement by

crowned with artistic refinement by the eleven Fabergé eggs—famous jewels from the Romanov collection—depicted on the book’s title page

To become an image of Pentecost

The period before the first World War and the Russian Revolution was a complex one

was a highly cultured man and a successful colonel before entering the monastic life at a relatively late age

Contains Akathist hymns for the Ascension and Nativity of Christ

Orthodox Monasticism Specialty crowned with artistic refinement byAuthor: Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos Orthodox Monasticism as the way of life of Prophets, Apostles and Martyrs This book looks at Orthodox monasticism from many different angles. Monasticism is described as the life of the Gospel, its aim being to fulfil Christs commandments as completely as possible. Drawing on Holy Scripture, the writings of the Fathers and contemporary elders, the book informs us about the role and mission of Orthodox