The Philokalia, Volume 4: The
Complete Text; Compiled by St.
Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain & St.
Markarios of Corinth
Philokalia - Orthodox Christian's Favorite Book Apart From The Bible.
The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the
fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition.
First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later
into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent
history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from
the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man
may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may
overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may
attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.

Compiled by Bishop Kallistos Ware
The fourth volume of The Philokalia
Volumes I through III are also available.
Personal Review: The Philokalia, Volume 4: The Complete Text;
Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain & St. Markarios
of Corinth
The Philokalia is a precious gem hidden away from Western eyes for too
long. In reading it, I've discovered a world of Christian spiritual wisdom that
can't be matched, and which has been largely lost in the tradition I have
been raised in. The ascetic and monastic writers in the Orthodox tradition
show an unwavering desire to achieve true union with God and the
transformation of their lives. This is hard stuff, it will inspire you or make
you despair of yourself (maybe both), but if it does, there is always grace
from Christ to lift you up. The Philokalia is a guide along the way to
salvation. There cannot be a high enough recommendation for a work of
this astounding quality and richness. My favourite contributor is Diadochos
of Photiki, who provides a good introduction to this way of life.
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