A Collection of Letters to Nuns children Though he was in a

Though he was in a dreadful physical condition

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before which the human soul is revealed

Translators:Tim Vivian & Augustine Casiday

A Collection of Letters to Nuns children Though he was in aProfitable Instructions for Laymen and Monastics By Anatoly (Zertsalov) Translated by Holy Nativity Convent Originally published in Russian in 1910, this volume is made up of 382 letters of spiritual counsel by the Optina Elder Hieroschemamonk Anatoly (Zertsalov) to nuns. These letters, while originally addressed to nuns, can be applied with profit to all Christians, both monastic and lay. Written in a tone that is both firm and tender, they are the