It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of the
long-awaited English language edition of ELDER ANTHIMOS OF ST.
ANNE'S, the wise and God-bearing Contemporary Father of Athos, by
Dr. Charalambos M. Bousias. It was translated from the sixth Greek
edition of 2004, and contains material not included in the Greek
edition. Although the name of the Athonite Elder Anthimos
(1913-1996) has not yet been added to the Church's calendar of
saints, many of those who knew him have testified to the holiness
of his life, and his strictness, or exactitude, in matters of the
Orthodox Faith. This wise ascetic of Mount Athos has shone forth in
our times "like a star shedding a new light of piety, and as a
brightly shining vessel of grace." People were drawn to this humble
monk because of his wise spiritual counsels, and by the holiness of
his life. Reading the life of Elder Anthimos, we discover that he
was indeed a holy ascetic who strove to purify himself of every
sinful inclination, and to acquire every virtue. After years of
struggle, he became an unerring guide of souls, a Spiritual Father
to those at St Anne's, and in other monasteries on the Holy
Mountain. He also had many other spiritual children in Greece, and
in other countries. Elder Anthimos is also greatly venerated in
Russia. One may see his icon in Moscow's Christ the Saviour
Cathedral, and in another parish of that city the Akathist to Elder
Anthimos is chanted every week. Portions of his relics are to be
found in Moscow, and at Valaam Monastery. The Greek life of Elder
Anthimos has already appeared in several editions. It has also been
translated from Greek into Russian, and now, by the grace of God,
it is available in English. The lives and teachings of righteous
men and women can be a salutary antidote to the turbulent storm of
modern existence, revealing the way of holiness to people in every
land, and in every walk of life. It is hoped that those who read
this book will be edified by his God-pleasing life, and encouraged
by his words. New to this volume are some of the liturgical
services in honor of Elder Anthimos, composed by Dr. Bousias, who
is also a noted hymnographer. The service of Great Vespers, the
Supplicatory Canon, and Matins were originally printed in a
separate booklet. Now, the biographical and liturgical materials
are conveniently gathered together in a single volume, which
contains several photographs, many of them in color. A special
Introduction to the English edition places Elder Anthimos within
the context of Orthodox Tradition, and the spiritual history of
Mount Athos. The influence of Elder Anthimos is not limited to St
Anne's Skete, or to Mount Athos, for his life and teachings have
great significance for the whole world. A Glossary has also been
added, providing useful definitions of Orthodox terms for those who
may not be familiar with them.
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