Unquenchable Chalice
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Ivan Sergeevich Shmelev (1873-1950) - Russian writer and publicist, twice nominated for the Nobel Prize, nicknamed the "Orthodox writer" for his large number of texts about the spirituality of the Russian people. While in emigration, "he never stops thinking about Russia and suffering from its misfortunes for a minute in his spiritual fervor." In the novella "Unquenchable Chalice," written in incredibly difficult times for the author, a sense of spiritual joy prevails, which arises in the heart of a deeply believing person when touching a holy object. From the biography of the pious artist comes the realization of what it means to lead a truly humble life. Born on a peasant farm, the son of serfs Ilya Sharonov finds in himself the gift of an artist and, by the grace of a young master, goes abroad to study the art of painting. After some time, longing for the past brings him back to his homeland, where he is entrusted with painting the newly built church. He lives righteously until his death and bestows light with strokes of his brush. One of his works, the icon of the Mother of God, to this day brings comfort and healing to those who suffer.
Author:
Author:Shmelev I.S.
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:newspaper
Dimensions:
Dimensions:19x12x1 cm
Series:
Series:Books by Ivan Shmelev
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-370-05362-7
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