Everyone has their own path to God and the Temple. Sometimes it can be long and thorny, full of pain and disappointment, but in the end the reward awaits the one who walks. The novel by the talented writer Elena Kryukova tells about the fate of our contemporary - Boris Polyansky, who, having survived the death of his daughter and a tragic divorce from his beloved wife, became the priest Seraphim and received a parish in a village on the Sura River. The life of Father Seraphim is full of trials and temptations: for him - young and a handsome man, full of vitality, has to take responsibility for many souls, to be an example of meekness and virtue for them. Meanwhile, passions that are not at all virtuous are raging in his heart. His love for a parishioner puts his whole life at risk...Written in a beautiful and melodious language, this novel will not leave anyone indifferent. It will especially appeal to fans of the work of Colleen McCullough, author of the famous bestseller "The Thorn Birds."