Collected Works of the Optina Elder Lev (Nagolkin): Collected Letters, Questions of the Disciple and Answers of the Elder. We have also included a symphony to the letters of Elder Leo.

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Collection of letters

Content

 1 Foreword

2 Letters to Aquilina Ivanovna Cherkasova and Lyubov Nikolaevna

2.1 1. Patience of other people's infirmities. Obedience is not given above the strength

2.2 2. "There is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). Obedience. You have not yet attained blessed obedience and the cutting off of your will

2.3 3. Needlework drives away despondency

2.4 4. Do not be upset if there is no answer for a long time

2.5 5. Properties of spiritual kinship. Do not be faint-hearted: encourage your soul with faith and hope in the Lord

2.6 6. It is necessary to reveal one's thoughts to one's spiritual father. Cowardice is tolerated for arrogance. Charm. Patience in rooting is beneficial

2.7 7. Advice on living together according to the commandments of God

2.8 8. Tests are given according to strength. Where there is patience, there is the intercession of grace and mercy

2.9 9. The test of moving fosters patience. Be drawn to the fulfillment of the commandments of the Lord. Advice when annoyed with another person. Prayer. Choosing a spiritual father according to the "feeling of the heart"

2.10 10. Train yourself to be patient. How to deal with a corroded prosphora. Awareness of one's infirmities. Where there is humility, there is salvation nearby. Advice about buying a house. Arbitrariness

2.11 11. The Sacrament of Communion and Confession. Do not despair: if you fall, rise up

2.12 12. Despondency