{"product_id":"a-champion-of-good-the-life-of-father-ilarion","title":"A Champion of Good: The Life of Father Ilarion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion of Good: The Life of Father Ilarion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalia Mikhailovna Kopvttseva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In Father I saw a person who lived for God…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis moving biography presents the life of Father Ilarion, a true Russian \u003cem\u003eStaretz\u003c\/em\u003e, or spiritual elder, whose presence radiated love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and the other virtues of a soul deeply united to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany readers may be familiar with the idea of the Russian spiritual elder through the works of Dostoyevsky. In Father Ilarion, we encounter an authentic elder of our own time. A monk of the renowned Glinsk Hermitage in modern-day Ukraine, he later spent much of his life serving humbly as a parish priest in a village in Russia’s Novgorod region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis life offers a powerful example of simple Christian holiness in the modern world. Rather than seeking wealth, status, or comfort, Father Ilarion lived with complete devotion to God and neighbour. His story invites readers to rediscover the beauty of a life centred on prayer, humility, love, and spiritual joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography also provides valuable insight into the Orthodox Church in Russia during the communist period and the years that followed. It shows how the Orthodox faith was preserved despite the closure of churches and monasteries, and despite the suffering, exile, and execution of many clergy and faithful believers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe account of Glinsk Hermitage is especially rich and detailed, offering readers a glimpse into its spiritual life, history, and influence. With many firsthand memories from Father Ilarion’s spiritual children, this book also reveals aspects of contemporary Russian Orthodox culture, faith, and religious experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deeply inspiring read for anyone interested in Orthodox spirituality, Russian elders, monastic life, modern saints, and the enduring witness of faith under persecution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxe Regalia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46316639322308,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5428\/3716\/files\/a-champion-of-good-the-life-of-father-ilarion-9187568.png?v=1782603006","url":"https:\/\/luxeregalia.com\/products\/a-champion-of-good-the-life-of-father-ilarion","provider":"Luxe Regalia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}