Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit: The Lives and Counsels of Contemporary Elders of Greece

In an age searching for earthly solutions to spiritual problems, the ancient ministry of the God-bearing elder is a divine gift to contemporary man. Termed the "golden chain" by St. Symeon the New Theologian, this life-giving ministry of the Church is a precious inheritance passed down from Christ, through the Apostles, from one generation to the next, to our own day. The lives and counsels contained in this volume attest to the continued vitality of this ancient ministry and to the importance of its preservation for the life of the Church today.This volume includes a Foreword by Georgios Mantzaridis, Professor Emeritus of the University of Thessalonica, extensive commentary providing the context for the lives and counsels therein, detailed maps, and a glossary of theological terms, making it an invaluable source of spiritual orientation and enlightenment for every seeker of Christian Orthodoxy.

Author: Georgios Mantzaridis, Herman a. Middleton
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 08/29/2011
Pages: 214
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d
ISBN13: 9781466214071
ISBN10: 1466214074
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Orthodox

About the Author
Herman A. Middleton received his doctorate in theology from the University of Thessalonica, Greece. This book is the fruit of his visits to monasteries and elders while in Greece.

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