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Episode 11: Flee, and Be Saved

Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden

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The Pursuit of Solitude: Abba Arsenius' Spiritual Journey

This chapter delves into the life of Abba Arsenius, a key figure in early Christian monasticism who left the imperial court for the desert. It examines his teachings on the balance between love for humanity and the importance of spiritual solitude through prayer and ascetic living.

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