Its worthwhile to pause over anything to do with st. Saint seraphim of sarov, a great ascetic of the russian church, was born on july 19. When he was out in the woods he glowed and radiated heat and bears and wolves came up and bowed at his feet. Russian monk and mystic who received the high honorific title of starets meaning in russian, spiritual teacher. Seraphim of sarov childrens a new picture book for children preschool and up by the author of st. Repose of venerable seraphim, wonderworker of sarov orthodox.
This book, constructed from personal accounts of the lives he influenced and by those who knew him, reveals st seraphims profound insight into the soul. The rule of the theotokos according to saint seraphim of sarov. Our righteous father seraphim of sarov whom the holy church. It covers an introduction regarding the saints life, a chapter called the aim of the christian life, a chapter on the acquisition of grace, another called the presence of the holy spirit in history, and then a chapter called grace is light. The dome, as originally built back in 1996, always leaked badly and had to be replaced. Seraphim of sarov, wyatt north available from rakuten kobo. After an initial period as a monk working within the community, he became a hermit, living deep in the forests in a world of solitude which was destroyed only when he was attacked. A spiritual biography 9781880364 by moore, archimandrite l. It is the same church described in the bible as the body of christ and the bride of christ. The content is quite good as it relates to the life of the saint. Life and teaching of saint seraphim of sarov kindle. Order now bookstore the orthodox church was founded by our lord jesus christ and is the living manifestation of his presence in the history of the mankind. Let any christian, upon arising from sleep stand before the holy icons, and read the lords prayer our father thrice, in honor of the mostholy trinity, then the hymn to the theotokos o theotokos and virgin, rejoice three times as well, and finally, the symbol of our faith once.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Seraphim of sarov s conversation with nicholas motovilov a wonderful revelation to the world. This edition of acquisition on the holy spirit comes complete with a touchorclick table of contents. Fullpage illustrations tell the life of this favorite saint. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19thcentury startsy. Saint seraphim of sarov 17591833 is one of the most renowned russian monks in the orthodox church and is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century elders. This book, constructed from personal accounts of the lives he.
The story about the life of saint seraphim of sarov1, the miracleworker, was first printed by the monastery of sarov in 1893. The spiritual instructions of saint seraphim of sarov. Very good book, seraphim of sarov is very loved orthodox saint. From tender childhood he was under the protection of the most holy mother of god, who, when he was nine years old, appeared to him in a vision, through her icon of. Seraphim on january 2, and the opening of his relics on july 19. This book, which recounts the life and teachings of saint seraphim 17591833, perhaps the greatest of all the saints of the eastern orthodox tradition, serves. The rule was revived by the great russian saint, seraphim of sarov, who advocated that all his spiritual children pray it daily. Seraphim, wonderworker of sarov, page march 23 at 1. Seraphim of sarov and tagged death, forgiveness, intercession of the saints, mercy, mercy of god, soul, theotokos, tollhouses on february 10, 2014 by ocqadmin. Prayer rule to the mother of god by st seraphim of sarov part 3 duration. Renowned and respected as one of the wisest monks of russia, saint seraphim promoted the monastic discipline within the wider context of the christian faith.
Seraphim of sarov taught everyone the following rule of prayer. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19thcentury startsy elders. Seraphim, wonderworker of sarov, page posts facebook. This book is also very good to read to any christian person.
The author lived the orthodox ascetic life in the russian tradition and knows something about the saint from the inside, as it were. A spiritual biography, is the best account i have read regarding saint seraphim. He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy elders. Very good book,seraphim of sarov is very loved orthodox saint. The goal of christian life is the acquisition of the grace of the holy spirit. Originally printed in 1992, this work that many call a classic for orthodox readers has been freshened considerably. He was born in kursk, russia, in 1759 and as a young boy was healed by the wonderworking kurskroot icon when she passed by his house. Listen now weekly homilies we have a great selection of orthodox books, music, apparel, and gifts.
This book is so good that i just couldnt put it down. Orthodox spirituality has produced many holy and famous men, but none in recent centuries to compare with st seraphim, starets of the monastery of sarov, in russia. Aug 04, 2016 buy on acquisition of the holy spirit by sarov, st. The closer one comes to him in this book, the more one loves the book for bringing him near. We had to supervise the plastering of the new dome, since it would be done with our special plaster for fresco painting.
It was prayed by christians at the time, then fell into disuse. Seraphim of sarov childrens saint nectarios press and. Archimandrite lazarus spent over 20 years working on this book and produced the definitive life of saint seraphim, containing the most compelling biography of the great saint and wonderworker of sarov yet published in any language. Stephen freeman acquire the spirit of peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved. Seraphim of sarov author of on acquisition of the holy. We are an eastern orthodox christian church located in beautiful santa rosa, sonoma county ca. Our righteous father seraphim of sarov whom the holy church celebrates on january 2. On acquisition of the holy spirit is a classic devotional in which he argues that a christians purpose in life should be to obtain the holy spirit. This popular saying of st seraphim of sarov serves as the basis for his teaching on the spiritual life. Seraphim of sarov orthodox cathedral, santa rosa, california. Seraphim of sarov christian, light, spirit 42 copy quote if a man has no worries about himself at all for the sake of love toward god and the working of good deeds, knowing that god is taking care of him, this is a true and wise hope. Nilus, sergei and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It is as though saint seraphim himself confided in him. Seraphims relics were rediscovered after being hidden in a soviet antireligious museum for seventy years.
Its the original christian church founded by jesus and continued by his apostles. As a boy, he immersed himself in church services and church literature. Seraphim of sarov was a famous russian monk and mystic in the eastern orthodox church during the 19th century. Seraphim of sarov english 1se16 rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Seraphim is most remembered today for the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and selfdenial to the layperson, and he taught that the purpose of the christian life was to acquire the holy spirit. This revelation is undoubtedly of worldwide significance.
I ordered this book because i wanted to learn all i can about st. On acquisition of the holy spirit 97815032579 by st. On acquisition of the holy spirit by st seraphim of sarov. He entered the sarov monastery at 19, and excelled in prayer and ascetic life. Born to a middle class family at kursk, he was originally named prokhor moshnin, changing it to seraphim upon entering a rnonastery at sarov in 1777. Aug 04, 2016 very good book indeed about discussion of st. Saint seraphim of sarov was born in 1759, in city of kursk.
This is perhaps the most famous quote of the great russian saint, seraphim of sarov. Buy saint seraphim of sarov new edition by valentina zander isbn. At the age of ten, seraphim was miraculously healed from a serious illness by means of the kursk icon of the theotokos. After an initial period as a monk working within the community, he became a hermit, living deep in the forests in a world of solitude which was destroyed only. Saint seraphim of sarov click to enlarge images orthodox spirituality has produced many holy and famous men, but none in recent centuries to compare with st seraphim, starets of the monastery of sarov. Seraphim of sarov lived like an angel in this world. Archimandrite lazarus spent over 20 years working on this book and produced the definitive life of saint seraphim, containing the most compelling biography of. True, there is nothing essentially new in it, for the full revelation was given to the apostles from the very day of pentecost. We feel it is an edition worthy of the incredible text given to.
He is generally considered the greatest of the 19th century startsy elders and, arguably, the first. Seraphim, flame of sarovby archmandrite lazarus moore originally printed in 1992, this work that many call a classic for orthodox readers has been freshened considerably. Seraphim of sarov, by elena kontsevitch elena kontsevitch one distinguishing characteristic of the superior should be his love for his inferiors. Seraphim of sarov delights with lavish, historicallyaccurate illustrations and inspiring stories that. During the course of his illness, he saw the mother of god in his sleep, who promised to heal him. One of the most beloved orthodox saints of recent timesst. Seraphim of sarovs conversation with nicholas motovilov. Share seraphim of sarov quotations about christ, heart and holy spirit. This book, which recounts the life and teachings of saint seraphim 17591833, perhaps the greatest of all the saints of the eastern orthodox tradition, serves as a traditional testimony to the necessity of the masterdisciple relationship and the power of spiritbaptism, or spiritual transmission. Seraphim of sarov orthodox church of the orthodox church in america located in santa rosa, ca bookstore st. He is one of the most renowned monastic figures in russian orthodox history. He also read the holy fathers and the service books. He is primarily known as the first biographer of saint seraphim of sarov.
The spiritual instructions to laymen and monks the acquisition of the holy spirit, a conversation of saint seraphim of sarov with n. More the rule of the theotokos according to saint seraphim of sarov is a devotional that contains the prayer rule originally given by the holy virgin, the mother of god, to a monk in eighth century egypt. Seraphim made use of this book, which he probably received from elder nazarius of sarov, one of the spiritual elders who prepared its publication. Saint seraphim of sarov click to enlarge images orthodox spirituality has produced many holy and famous men, but none in recent centuries to compare with st seraphim, starets of the monastery of sarov, in russia. Seraphim born prohor moshnin was born in 1759 to a merchant family in kursk. Seraphim of sarov orthodox church javascript menu by. Looks to me like some people publishing and translating this book into english did not want to hear other people what saint seraphim said that only orthodox christians could having grace of holy spirit and that lord equally listens to monk as to the. Serafimodiveevsky monastery, or saint seraphim diveyevo monastery, or holy trinity saint seraphim diveyevo monastery russian. Unfortunately second part of this discussion is missing. Seraphim of sarov 17591833was a priest, hermit and spiritual guide who, in early 19th century russia, led many souls along the path of apostolic christianity. It is particularly relevant for the faithful striving to lead a spiritual life in the midst of a secular, materialistic society. I didnt know anything about this wonderful saint until i read another book about an interview with the saint but then he was father seraphim. This entry was posted in needs source, sayings from saints, elders, and fathers, st. Saint seraphim was born in the town of kursk in 1759.
A new picture book for children preschool and up by the author of st. His parents were pious orthodox christians, examples of true spirituality. The venerated teachings of the ascetic monk saint seraphim of sarov are here presented in their entirety. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our venerable and godbearing father seraphim of sarov was a russian ascetic who lived at the sarov monastery in the 18th century, and is considered a wonderworker. Looks to me like some people publishing and translating this book into english did not want to hear other people what saint seraphim said that only orthodox christians could having grace of holy spirit and that lord equally listens to monk as to the lay man. About this title may belong to another edition of this. Apr 03, 2018 the rule of the theotokos is a devotional that contains the prayer rule originally given by the holy virgin, the mother of god, to a monk in eighth century egypt. This is simply a wonderful book with a glorious prayer to st seraphim. Seraphim of sarov orthodox cathedral home facebook. Saint seraphim of sarov on acquisition of the holy spirit. This book, constructed from personal accounts of the lives he influenced and by those who knew him, reveals st seraphim s profound insight into the soul. We feel it is an edition worthy of the incredible text given to us by the late archimandrite lazarus moore. Information for current members, inquirers, friends.