Archpriest Valentin Biryukov, an 82-year-old priest from the city of Berdsk, Novosibirsk region, had the opportunity to meet many amazing people. He was predicted the miracle of the resurrection of Claudia Ustyuzhanina - 16 years before the events that took place in Barnaul in the 60s and shook up believing Russia. He communicated with ascetics, seers and prayer workers, little known to the world, but demonstrating unshakable faith in the Providence of God. Having gone through severe sorrows, he offered his pastoral shoulder to people who were uncertain, despondent, and weak in faith. In the stories, which are simple at first glance, one can discern the simplicity of a pure heart, which cannot doubt the goodness of God, and which defends “heavenly love” with its whole being.