Eight notebooks of the diaries of one of the most significant figures of the Church of the 20th century, preacher and theologian Archpriest Alexander Schmemann (1921-1983) are not “a simple registration of the events of the last ten years of his life,” but an opportunity to “stay at least for a short time alone with himself.” yourself”, “do not dissolve completely in the vanity”. All everyday phenomena, numerous impressions, one’s own life, literature and politics are related to Fr. Alexander with the highest values are subject to religious comprehension. Diversity of interests about. Alexandra, the depth and subtlety of his judgments make his “Diaries” interesting to a wide variety of readers.