Translated by Fr. Michael Monos
Elder Gregorios of the Cell of St. John the Theologian, Koutloumousiou Monastery, Mount Athos, approaches illness through the Holy Fathers and Elders of the Orthodox Church. He examines the causes of illness and provides guidance that one may receive soul-saving benefit from suffering.
Pocket sized, 4″x6″
56 pgs
3rd edition, 2015
From the prologue:
Today, despite the remarkable progress of medical science, the number of people who are ill is increasing and new diseases and illnesses continue to make their appearance. Almost every family has previously experienced or is currently going through the pain and ordeal of an illness and therefore it is useful to examine the causes of illness and how they may be faced spiritually so that those who so suffer may reap some benefit for their souls. As we shall see, illness, whether it is due to sin or to some other cause, is a means by which the soul can be healed and purified.
