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Philokalia
Book • 1998
The Philokalia is a collection of writings by various Eastern Orthodox Christian spiritual fathers.
It offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of Hesychasm, a contemplative tradition emphasizing inner stillness and prayer.
The texts cover a wide range of spiritual topics, including prayer, repentance, and theosis (deification).
The Philokalia has been influential in shaping Orthodox spirituality and has also resonated with seekers from other traditions.
Its enduring appeal lies in its practical guidance for spiritual growth and transformation.
It offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of Hesychasm, a contemplative tradition emphasizing inner stillness and prayer.
The texts cover a wide range of spiritual topics, including prayer, repentance, and theosis (deification).
The Philokalia has been influential in shaping Orthodox spirituality and has also resonated with seekers from other traditions.
Its enduring appeal lies in its practical guidance for spiritual growth and transformation.
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Mentioned in 24 episodes
Mentioned by Karina Georgiou, and referenced by Mother Siluana from volumes 7 and 8.

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God, Where is the Wound? Healing Remedies for Today’s World (Part 1)
Great fathers validated and systematized the method of practicing the noetic prayer, as it has been imprinted in the Philokalia.

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THE JESUS PRAYER: FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE WORLD - By: Protopresbyter Fr. Stephanos Anagnostopoulos
Mentioned when discussing St. Simeon’s Discourse on the Three Manners of Prayer.

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D1. INTRODUCTORY STUDY: The Spiritual Counsels of St Seraphim of Sarov
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as the source of many quotations in his books on contemplative practice and the Jesus Prayer tradition.

Martin Laird

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Martin Laird: Silent Land, Luminous Ocean (Part One)
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as a book where St. Moses the Black is quoted, along with Saint Macarius of Egypt.

Yelena Popovic

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432 - Yelena Popovic - Moses the Black
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when discussing the tradition of 'praying without ceasing'.


Rupert Spira

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Episode 82: Colet House (Episode 4)
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as a foundational anthology of the Fathers read in spiritual formation.


Father David Abernethy

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The Name Above Every Name, Conference One
Mentioned by Fr. Matthew Schneider as an example of authentic Christian spiritual sources from the Eastern tradition.

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Day 147: PC 6: Religious must pray
Mentioned by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider as a significant collection of Eastern Christian spiritual writings he recently read.

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Day 115: UR 15-16: Differences in custom between East & West
Mentioned as a collection of patristic writings that Dostoevsky read extensively.

Brothers Karamazov: Manicheanism, Christian Existentialism and other Paradoxes I Prof. Thomas Pfau




