Elder Anatole the Younger of Optina book On our part we have

On our part we have only to preserve intact the holy disposition given us by God

Many centuries ago in the wilds of Africa

and in which the elders and some of the monks of Glinsk had made their home after their monastery had been forcibly closed

This captivating collection unveils the awe-inspiring stories behind revered icons of the Mother of God and the extraordinary miracles attributed to them

he was indeed a holy elder

Elder Anatole the Younger of Optina book On our part we haveThe Elders of Optina Monastery have had a tremendous impact on Russian society, calling forth a nationwide blossoming of sanctity. During the course of a century, their prophecy and God illumined counsel attracted spiritual seekers from far and wide. One of the last Optina Elders was Elder Anatole (Potapov) (18551922), a disciple of the great Elder Ambrose and a contemporary of Elder Nektary. After his period of discipleship in the Optina Skete, he