Sophrony Sakharov
1896–1993 · Moscow
About
Sophrony the Athonite, known also as Saint Sophrony, Elder Sophrony or Father Sophrony, was a Russian-born Orthodox Christian archimandrite and one of the most noted ascetic monks
Contemplative Christian tradition
Eastern Orthodox / Hesychasm
English, Greek, Russian
Biography
Sophrony the Athonite, known also as Saint Sophrony, Elder Sophrony or Father Sophrony, was a Russian-born Orthodox Christian archimandrite and one of the most noted ascetic monks of the 20th century. He is best known as the disciple and biographer of Silouan the Athonite and compiler of his works in the classic book Saint Silouan the Athonite, and also as the founder of the Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, England.
Teachings & topics
Contemplative prayerMysticismSilenceGrace
Bibliography
- We Shall See Him As He Is2006 · St. Herman Press
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