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Now at the close of my life I have decided to talk to my brethren of things I would not have ventured to utter earlier, counting it unseemly. Thus wrote Archimandrite Sophrony, then ninetytwo years old, in We Shall See Him as He Is, his spiritual autobiography. In this book Fr. Sophrony, one of the most beloved Orthodox Christian elders of our times, revealed to the world his own experience of union with God, and the path to that union. Drawing near to God with intense love and longing accompanied by struggle, selfemptying, and searing repentance, Fr. Sophrony was granted to participate in the life of God Himself through His uncreated Energies. Like Orthodox saints throughout the centuries, he experienced Gods grace as an ineffable, uncreated Light. It was in this Light that Christ was transfigured on Mount Tabor before His Apostles, and it is in this Light that we shall see Him as He is (I John 3:2). Born into a Russian Orthodox family in Moscow in 1896, Archimandrite Sophrony embarked on a successful career as a painter in Paris. There he delved into Eastern religions for a time, before repenting bitterly of this and returning to the faith of his childhood. After a brief period of theological study in Paris, he left for the ancient Orthodox monastic republic of Mount Athos in Greece, where he spent fifteen years in a monastery and a further seven as a hermit in the desert. On Mount Athos he became the spiritual son of a simple monk of holy life, Elder Silouan. It was under the guidance of Elder Silouan that Fr. Sophrony experienced Divine illumination, knowing God intimately as Personal Absoluteas the One Who revealed Himself to the Prophet Moses as I AM and Who became incarnate as man in Jesus Christ. In 1959, Fr. Sophrony founded the Monastic Community of St. John the Baptist in Essex, England, which has since become a major Orthodox spiritual center for all of Western Europe. His books on the life and teaching of his elder, Fr. Silouanpublished most recently in a single volume, as Saint Silouan the Athoniteled to the canonization of Elder Silouan by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Church in 1988. Elder Sophrony reposed in 1993, at the age of ninetyseven. In 2019 he too was canonized as a saint.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'We Shall See Him As He Is'? A: The main theme of 'We Shall See Him As He Is' revolves around Archimandrite Sophrony's spiritual journey and his experiences of union with God, emphasizing the importance of intense love, longing, and repentance in one's path to God.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'We Shall See Him As He Is' is Archimandrite Sophrony Sakharov, a noted Orthodox Christian elder and spiritual writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 31, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'We Shall See Him As He Is' have? A: 'We Shall See Him As He Is' contains 237 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'We Shall See Him As He Is' is in new condition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the author's writing style? A: Readers can expect a reflective and deeply spiritual writing style, as Archimandrite Sophrony shares his personal experiences and teachings in a heartfelt manner.
- Q: Does the book include any specific teachings or practices? A: Yes, the book includes teachings on the Orthodox faith, the experience of God's grace, and the path to spiritual illumination as taught by Elder Silouan.
- Q: What is the significance of Elder Silouan in the book? A: Elder Silouan is significant in the book as he was Archimandrite Sophrony's spiritual mentor, guiding him towards a deeper understanding of God and spiritual life.
- Q: Is there a specific audience this book is recommended for? A: This book is recommended for readers interested in Orthodox Christianity, spiritual growth, and those seeking a deeper understanding of their faith.