The Elder Joseph of Optina Translated from Russian by the Holy Transfiguration Monastery Women and Family heirs to a splendid and

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The Elder Joseph of Optina Translated from Russian by the Holy Transfiguration Monastery Women and Family heirs to a splendid andPaperback. 396 pages. This biography is of the Elder Moses of Optina (1782 1862), who founded the Skete of Saint John the Forerunner and established at Optina the eldership for which it became renowned. Although appearing to be a pious but unremarkable monk, he was adorned with the highest gifts of the Holy Spirit. Includes many illustrations, two maps, a service to the Elder Moses, glossary, and index.