Father arsenys tale is the saga of an individual who lived out his priestly vows and ideals while subjected to some of historys most focused malignity. Anyway who enjoyed the original father arseny will be grateful that the editors saw fit to publish a follow up. A cloud of witnesses continues the compelling, human, inspiring story of fr arseny and the various tales of his spiritual children and the tender, loving and wise way he shepherded them through the godless communism of the soviet era. The stories of father arseny and his work in the soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. It is easier to read, being written and edited better that cloud of witnesses. Priest, prisoner, spiritual father, so winsome and deeply moving, has been one of the bestselling books we have ever offered.
In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about father arseny newly translated from the most recent russian editionpage 4 of. This narrative, compiled from accounts of father arsenys spiritual children and others whom he brought to god, gives stirring glimpses of his life in the brutal soviet prison camps and after his release. A cloud of witnesses by vera bouteneff ebook pdf download. It made it somewhat disorienting at times and as i said, interrupted the flow. This is a book that leaves a deep trail in ones heart and mind.
Each chapter is written by one of his spiritual students who describes how their spiritual journey led them to the spiritual guidance of father arseny. This books gives more personal stories of father arseny while he was imprisoned in the gulag system. Arsenys survival in the soviet gulag and life afterwards. A great overview of the system, even a chapter on the guards. A compilation of accounts from witnesses and spiritual children of arseny, it amounts to a book of miracles great and small. The stories of father arseny and his work in the soviet prison camps have. Gives stirring glimpses of fr arsenys life in a soviet pr. Orthodox or not, i would recommend this book to anyone. Dec, 2018 george istaphanous rated it it was amazing. Saints peter, paul, andrew, james the son of zebedee, john the theologian, philip, bartholomew, thomas, matthew, james the son of alph. At the same time, critical voices have constantly disputed the biographical reality of the saint and the fictional characterof his book. The tale of an orthodox christian prisoner, priest. Without a doubt, it will make that aforementioned spark of faith grow, and keep it burning for years to come. Apr 18, 2020 father arseny, priest, prisoner, spiritual father father arseny.
Father arseny 18931973 priest, prisoner, and spiritual father. Though the book nowhere uses this description, father arseny was a true saint and as always with saints, esp. This is a continuation of the book father arseny, 18931973. Being the narratives compiled by the servant of god alexander concerning his spiritual father. Founded in 1968, st vladimirs seminary press is the largest and most active publisher of orthodox christian books in the english language. A list of 10 recommended books for spiritual reading. A cloud of witnesses by vera bouteneff books to read online. Vladimirs seminary press published father arseny, 18931973. A cloud of witnesses paperback september 1, 2001 by vera bouteneff author, editor.
This book has nothing as startling as the first volume of remembrances of father arseny father arseny, 18931973. A cloud of witnesses the stories of father arseny and his work in the soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. A cloud of witnesses 9780881412321 by vera bouteneff and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. These books show the witness of how the orthodox faith is lived under duress and persecution.
Freshlytranslated additional recollections of father arseny by his spiritual children. The second volume, a cloud of witnesses, contains 16 additional first. His speech was clear, expressive and captivating after mentioning a number of historic russian icons and making a superb exposition and analysis of the essence and spirit of early russian painting, he did the same for architecture, referring to the monuments. In the darkness of systematic degradation of body and soul, he shone with the light of christs peace and compassion. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about father arseny newly translated from the most recent russian edition. Father arsenys hagiography, have been at the forefront to give credibility to the memory of father arseny. This prayer is quoted by fr arseny in one of his talks on prayer, in the second book on his godpleasing life, fr arseny, a cloud of witnesses. A cloud of witnesses continues the story with essays by people who knew him in the years after prison, and like the first includes many tales of personal transformation and miracles. A cloud of witnesses continues the story with essays by people who knew him in the years after prison and, like the first, includes many tales of. Remarkably, somewho deny the realityof father arseny value the narrative for its spiritual quality. The story of father arseny is perhaps the most illustrative example of what an orthodox christian life should be that ive ever read. A very inspiring book and a rare look into the heart of spiritual russia. A cloud of witnesses continues the story with essays by people who knew him in the years after prison and, like the first, includes many tales of personal transformation and. Priest, prisoner, spiritual father 1998 and father arseny.
Bouteneff discusses a pair of books about father arseny, fr. A cloud of witnesses kindle edition by father arseny author, vera bouteneff translator format. Piotr andreyevitch streltzof 1893 1973, better known as father arseny, was a spiritual father in russia during the period of communist rule under stalin. Father arseny 18931973 priest, prisoner, and spiritual. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about father arseny newly translated from the most recent russian editionpage 4 of cover. Jan 28, 2020 a list of 10 recommended books for spiritual reading. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices. Orthodox christians like to tell each other that their church is the best kept secret in america. Father arseny, priest, prisoner, spiritual father father arseny. A prayer in accord, quoted in father arseny, a cloud of witnesses, pp 2214 this prayer is quoted by fr arseny in one of his talks on prayer, in the second book on his godpleasing life, fr arseny, a cloud of witnesses. Priest, prisoner and spiritual father, readers will find new narratives about father arseny.
When asked if other, similar samizdat works are waiting to be published, translator vera bouteneff says, i. Father arseny is believed to have performed many miracles during harsh times in the cold siberian prisons, where there was little hope for those who were encamped in stalins russia, priests were considered anticommunists because many. Vladimirs seminary press, 2001 translated by vera bouteneff. If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to reset your password. When asked if other, similar samizdat works are waiting to be published, translator vera bouteneff says, i wish, i wish. Father arseny spoke with his head held high, transformed and moved by his own words. For those of us who regretted coming to the end of father arseny. Priest, prisoner, spiritual father there are many times when we read the words the best book i have ever read. I have done a bit of reading on this subject and i can recommend.
Father arseny, a cloud of witnesses st nicholas russian. The stories of father arseny and his work in the soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about father arseny newly translated from. Father arseny, former scholar of church art, became prisoner no. Cloud of witnesses, both of which his mother translated from russian into english. Eastern orthodox books on the rise publishers weekly.
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