Аскетические опыты (в 2 томах). Святитель Игнатий Брянчанинов.

The creation of St. Ignatius (Bryanchaninov) is an invaluable contribution to the teaching of the Russian Orthodox Church on asceticism. “The writings of Bishop Ignatius,” noted the Monk Nikon of Optina, “are necessary, they are ... the ABC of spiritual life.” Volume 1 of Ascetic Experiences includes edifications on reading the Gospel and reading the holy fathers, on love for one's neighbor and love for God, on fasting and prayer, reflections on faith and monasticism. The 2nd volume of "Ascetic Experiences", which has become a reference book for monastics and laity, includes the Words about the fear of God and the love of God, about the cell prayer rule and church prayer, about salvation and Christian perfection, reflections on the fate of God.