St. Macarius of Optina

• ABOUT:
  • Fr. Leonid Kavelin: Elder Macarius of Optina. Platina, Calif.: St. Herman Brotherhood, 1995. Translation of a XIX Century life. Also includes translation of some of St. Macarius' letters.

• WORKS:
  • Russian Letters of Spiritual Direction, (1975). Translated by Iulia de Beausobre. Crestwood, N.Y.: St. Vladimir's, 1975. Despite the broad-sounding title, all letters are by St. Macarius of Optina.

  • Works are Necessary for One's Salvation. Letter to a layman. From the biography Elder Macarius of Optina, by Fr. Leonid Kavelin (St. Herman Brotherhood, Platina, Calif.). --- Orthodox Info