This book is dedicated to the three pillars of Russian Orthodox asceticism: Kirill Belozersky, Nil Sorsky and Mikhail Novoselov. They lived at different time...

“The word is given to teachers not to lull their own thoughts, but to awaken someone else’s” - this aphorism of the outstanding Russian historian Vasily Osip...

Nil of Sorsky (1433–1508) - Orthodox saint, major figure in the Russian church, founder of the hermitage in Rus'. All that is known about his life before bec...

Nil of Sorsky (+ 1508), venerable, founder of the non-acquisitive movement. Commemorated May 7 on the day of his death.

Talking about the life of a saint is a difficult task. His life is not as eventful as the life of a sovereign or commander. His inner world is generally a se...