Что есть духовная жизнь

What is the spiritual life and how to tune it - St. Theophan the Recluse

St. Theophan the Recluse (in the world Georgy will speak, 1815-1894) - theologian, writer-preacher. It occupies a special place among Russian preachers and saints of the XIX century. The saint saw his service to the Church of God in spiritual feat of literary creation. "Writing, - he said - is a service of the Church need." Throughout his pastoral work he devoted a truly Christian way of explaining life based on spiritual discipline. Theophan the Recluse left huge theological heritage: works on the Explanation of the word of God, translated works, works on asceticism and psychology. His creations amaze encyclopedic breadth and diversity of theological interest. The main theme of the works of St. Theophan is salvation in Christ. This topic has become a defining and teachings, compiled a book, "What is spiritual life and how to tune it?".