A Champion of Good
The Life of Father Ilarion| By: | Natalia Mikhailovna Kopyttseva |
| Publisher: | Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press) |
| Print ISBN: | 9780884651895 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780884652076 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Many lovers of literature are familiar, through Dostoyevsky's works, with the concept of the Russian "Staretz," or spiritual elder, and this biography offers a vivid portrayal of an authentic Staretz, Father Ilarion—a monk of the renowned Glinsk hermitage in modern-day Ukraine. Offering unique insights into the Orthodox Church in Russia during communism and in the immediate postcommunist period, this account not only chronicles Father Ilarion's journey, but also presents a vision of a simple Christian life in the contemporary world. With contributions from Father Ilarion's spiritual followers, this history also provides a glimpse into Russian culture and religious perspectives.