The last Optina elders: a testament of Orthodox Russia, a spiritual alphabet

The collection includes the statements and teachings of the Monk Ambrose (1812-1891), the Monk Barsanuphius (1845-1913) and the reverend of Nikon (1888-1931)-the latter from the great galaxy of the elders of the Optina Desert, pastors and confessors of many Orthodox believers. Their spiritual experience and wisdom incorporated the legacy of their mentors, the first Optina elders of the Monk Leo, Makarii, Moses and Anthony. The spiritual problems that they faced and their spiritual children are very close to the problems of modern believers - that is why their tips are especially relevant for the reader today. The thoughts of the latest Optina elders are collected by topics and are located in alphabetical order