Penthos - The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East subject_Russian Spirituality St Sophrony died on July

St Sophrony died on July 11

“He who has the memory of death as his constant companion

“A person cannot overcome the passions on his own

He has worked countless miracles since his blessed repose

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Penthos - The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East subject_Russian Spirituality St Sophrony died on JulyIf joy in the resurrection is the distinguishing mark of Christian faith, why have Christian saints throughout the ages prayed for 'the gift of tears'? What place has penthos, heartfelt compunction, in the sure and certain hope of life in Christ? In this study of penthos in the Eastern monastic tradition, the late Irne Hauserr makes available to western Christians some of the heart of patristic and Orthodox teaching.