Russian MysticsSergius Bolshakoff; Introduction by Thomas Merton A panorama of Russian Christian spirituality, richly illustrated with passages from formative works. Originally written to introduce Western Christians to the spiritual riches of the Russian Church, this book provides an excellent historical survey of Russian monasticism, from Sts. Anthony and Theodosius of the Kiev Caves, to St. Sergius of Radonezh and St. Seraphim of Sarov, all the way down through

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