What Is the Philokalia? A Complete Beginner's Guide to the Heart of Eastern Christian Mysticism
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What Is the Philokalia? A Complete Beginner's Guide to the Heart of Eastern Christian Mysticism

The complete beginner's guide to the Philokalia: what it means ("love of the beautiful"), who compiled it (Saints Nicodemos and Makarios, Mount Athos 1782), its 36 major authors from Evagrius to Gregory Palamas, the hesychasm and Jesus Prayer tradition it teaches, theosis, nepsis, and how to start reading it. Includes complete author table, five-volume guide, and practical introduction for beginners.

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Saint Luke the Surgeon (Valentin Voyno-Yasenetsky): Bishop, Physician, Confessor, and Intercessor for the Sick
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Saint Luke the Surgeon (Valentin Voyno-Yasenetsky): Bishop, Physician, Confessor, and Intercessor for the Sick

Complete hagiography of Saint Luke the Surgeon (1877–1961) — Archbishop of Simferopol, world-class surgeon, three-time Soviet prisoner, Stalin Prize laureate. Full biography, medical innovations, documented miracles, traditional prayers for surgery and healing, relic locations with links, Troparion and Kontakion with Slavonic originals, Akathist guide.

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