Histories of the Monks of Upper Egypt, & the Life of St. Onnophrius - hd

Histories of the Monks of Upper Egypt, & the Life of St. Onnophrius - hdSt. Paphnutius Told from within the Desert tradition, these histories (and the more ample Life of St. Onuphrius) speak not only about the desert monks, but from their own perspective. The presumed author (there is a plethora of Paphnutii!) is commemorated on 25 February, having lived a long life (80 years in the same habit, according to the Prologue) as a desert monk. Hardbound edition out of print. A few copies remain at this price. Hardbound.

ended his monastic life in Rome in 619 A

Symeon's interpretation of his life and his relationship with God in the light of the Scriptures and the Fathers

This is one of the most important and accessible texts of Orthodox Christian teaching on the spiritual life

but to live with God and in God

Tracy Kidder

Tamara Zaharek & Lydia Ionin

What they found in the communities living far up the Nile Valley fully accorded with their expectations

How Do I Adore Thee

Includes all texts and music for Vespers and the Blessing

Creation and Providence

sacred music of the feasts

During the course of a century