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Father By Hieromonk Damascene |
This epic
biography of Hieromonk Seraphim Rose tells the unique story of a man who, having
grown up in a typical American home in southern California, became one of the
greatest teachers of Orthodox Christianity in our times, loved and revered
throughout Russia and Eastern Europe.
Quoting at length from his letters, journals, manuscripts,
recorded lectures and published writings, this book traces Fr. Seraphim’s
intense search for truth and his philosophical development, setting forth his
message and offering a glimpse into the soul of a man who lived, even while on
this earth, in the otherworldly Kingdom of God.
“We who are given the fullness of true Christianity are
obliged to be working on ourselves, to be watching the signs of the times, and
to be extremely joyful, as St. Paul is constantly saying: ‘Rejoice in the Lord
always, and again I say: Rejoice!’ (Phil. 4:4). We rejoice because we have
something which all the death and corruption of this world cannot take away,
that is, the eternal Kingdom of Jesus Christ.”
—Fr. Seraphim Rose, 1979, from the new book
A greatly revised version of Not of This World, this new Life of Fr. Seraphim incorporates years of new research and includes much additional material. Because it deals closely with events in the recent history ofOrthodoxy in America, the book has been reviewed prior to publication by clergy, monastics and laypeople from most of the Orthodox jurisdictions represented in this country.
• New, previously unpublished
material by Fr. Seraphim.
• New reminiscences by those who knew Fr. Seraphim.
• 63 new photographs.
• Expanded and updated bibliography and source notes.
1160 pages, 234
illustrations, paperback,
Smyth-sewn binding for greater durability, $29 each.
(ISBN 1–887904–07–7)
"THIS is the Fr. Seraphim I remember, and how wonderful it was to read this biography and relive it all. Fr. Damascene’s work is a fine reconstruction of the Platina Years’ that affected so many of us in a positive way. But most important of all, Fr. Seraphim lives again in these pages—just as I recall him—a warm, clear-thinking advocate of that which we need so badly these days: a suffering Orthodoxy of the heart.… This is a truly exceptional book, worthy of the noble and righteous Fr. Seraphim!”
—Hieromonk Ambrose (formerly
Fr. Alexey Young),
author of Letters from Father Seraphim
"The Light of Christ, shining through Fr. Seraphim, illumines the path of faith and encourages us who attempt to follow in the way. Hieromonk Damascene presents this light-filled life in words so clear and inviting that the reader eagerly follows, page after page.”
—Frederica Mathewes-Green,
National Public Radio commentator,
author of At the Corner of East and Now and The Illumined Heart
"This new biography of Fr. Seraphim Rose is an outstanding portrait of an American convert to Orthodoxy, who, having found the fulfillment of his life in the Orthodox Church, paved the way for thousands of others to follow him. This excellent book is both a challenge and an inspiration to all who are searching for intellectual and spiritual integrity, not only in word and thought, but as a whole way of life.”
—Hieromonk Jonah, Abbot of
the Monastery of St. John of Shanghai
and San Francisco, editor of Divine Ascent
"In this new account of the life of Fr. Seraphim, Fr. Damascene has given a great gift to the Church—he has revealed to us the true life and ministry of an American-born saint. Here Fr. Seraphim speaks as an authentic witness, a true ‘martyrios’ and ‘confessor.’ To those who are afflicted with doubt, out of his own doubt he bears witness to the Truth. To those who are wrestling with passion, out of his own struggle he bears witness to Dispassion. And to those who are suffering, out of his own intense pain he bears witness to joy.”
—Fr. John Mack, author of Ascending the Heights and Preserve Them, O Lord
"Fr. Seraphim Rose was a lover of tradition who was also far ahead of his time. His inspiring life and thought deserve to be more widely appreciated.”
—Phillip E. Johnson, author of Darwin on Trial and The Wedge of Truth
