Everyday Saints: And Other Stories

: The narrative shatters stereotypes of monks as dour or ignorant, instead portraying them as resilient, clever, and full of joy.

: It highlights the lives of contemporary monks, abbots, and "fools for Christ" to show that a deep spiritual life is possible in the modern world. Everyday Saints and Other Stories

: The English version is published by Pokrov Publications . : The narrative shatters stereotypes of monks as

: Many stories depict how monastics survived and maintained their faith under Soviet persecution in the 1980s. instead portraying them as resilient

: A story detailing prophetic elements related to the author's own monastic path. Publication Details