Flying over the Abyss
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The Lord is merciful and loving, and He gives all things to all; but He is also holy. In Him, there is no spot. And in spite of His great love for us, He cannot mingle and unite with us unless we resemble Him, if only a little; unless we have also put on an acceptable garment to enter the bridechamber of the Lord.
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Weight
0.543 kg
Dimensions
21.5 × 15.5 × 2.5 cm
Author
Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou
Language
English
Book cover
Hardback Clothbound with Dust Jacket
Pages
313
Publisher
Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist
Edition
1st edition
Publication year
2024
ISBN
978-1-915687-60-9
Spiritual mourning reverses the temptation of the Fall: it cleanses every corner of man’s heart from every impurity so that it becomes a true vessel of divine grace for his sanctification. When his heart is thus enlarged, he becomes a true image of God, that is, a repetition of
the Hypostasis of Christ. And according to Saint Sophrony, when there are such repetitions on earth, the nature and fate of the whole creation changes. Their prayer sustains the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue
Blessed Despair
The Struggle against the Passions
Fruits of Spiritual Mourning
Vanquishing Evil through Humility
The Science of the Discernment of Thoughts
Time and Eternity
The Bridechamber of Christ, the Place of His Encounter with Man
Overcoming Self-love through Pain and Humble Discipleship to Christ
Man’s Kinship with Christ
The Benefit and Wisdom of Thanksgiving
A Few Thoughts on the Divine Liturgy
The Saints, the Value of the Earth and the Hope of the World
Miscellaneous
On Consciousness
Sanctification of the Body
The Mystery of Death
Various
Index of Scriptural References
| Weight | 0.543 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.5 × 15.5 × 2.5 cm |
| Author | Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou |
| Language | English |
| Book cover | Hardback Clothbound with Dust Jacket |
| Pages | 313 |
| Publisher | Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Publication year | 2024 |
| ISBN | 978-1-915687-60-9 |
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Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou
Father Zacharias studied theology at the Orthodox Theological Institute of Saint Sergius in Paris and at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has lived all his monastic life in the monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Essex where he serves as a spiritual Father and minister of the word of God to his brethren and the people that come to him. Read more…
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Tony Martin (verified owner) –
‘Flying Over The Abyss’ is another sanctifying gift from the Community of St John The Baptist. The format of pertinent questions and prayerfully considered replies give the reader a sense of welcome and inclusion.
As ever, Father Zacharias provides reflection which is simple, profound and ‘loaded with grace’. I found the connection between discernment of thoughts and liturgical time both challenging and exhilarating: should we expect anything less when ‘flying over the abyss’?
Again, one comes away with fresh hope in pursuit of living from a deep heart… I’m so thankful these books are available in English. They remind us poverty of spirit is a safe space to receive the kingdom – thank you, thank you.
Tony Martin (pastor)