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Alexander, servant of god

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Father Arseny, 1893-1973 (1993) 250 exemplar

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servant of god, Alexander,
Andra namn
B., A.
Kön
male
Nationalitet
Soviet Union
Yrken
monk

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It is not clear whether "Fr. Arseny" actually existed. Perhaps we should think of this book as pious fiction. For various opinions, see at the links from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Father_Arseny
 
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St_Nicholas_Library | 2 andra recensioner | Sep 2, 2016 |
Incredibly inspiring. This book is hard to put down. Fr. Arseny shows us what it truly means to be devoted to Christ and how to live a Christian existence. It also paints a horrifyingly vivid picture of what life in the Soviet Gulag was like. It amazes me that a person could have survived, let alone thrived in such a situation. It just truly shows us what devoting your life to Christ can bring about. Fr. Arseny will likely be canonized for his great spirit and miracle working. Pray for us Father.… (mer)
 
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AdamLindahl | 2 andra recensioner | Mar 19, 2014 |
Its been several years since I've read this book but I felt I must say something about this book in case you were considering reading it. It is almost impossible to read this book without being inspired to be something more than you are as a human being. I am an Orthodox Christian and must say I do not believe you need to be an Orthodox Christian to appreciate this book. In the face of humiliation and persecution, this man didn't just plod along, he actively engaged people whose hearts would have seemed irredeemable to most people. This book is a piece of modern spiritual history as well as a great encouragement and challenge to all Christians and other peace loving people.… (mer)
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