Elder Nikon of Optina Christ with the specific intention of

with the specific intention of depicting the spiritual image of Optina Monastery and the Elder

Elder Nikon of Optina is the ninth volume in the series of Lives of the Optina Elders published by the St

Before going to the monastery

Hesychasm is particularly relevant and necessary in our time because it is the only way to avoid the ‘sin which doth so easily beset us’ (Heb

there is hardly any veil separating this world from the other world

Elder Nikon of Optina Christ with the specific intention ofThe Elders of Optina Monastery have had a tremendous impact on Russian society, calling forth a nationwide blossoming of sanctity. During the course of a century, their prophecy and God illumined counsel attracted spiritual seekers from far and wide. Elder Nikon (Belyaev) (18881931) was the beloved disciple of Elder Barsanuphius of Optina for over five years, during which time he assimilated his spiritual fathers sanctity and teachings to such a