The Philokalia Volume 2

St John Cassian, Venerable Hesychius of Jerusalem, Venerable Nilus of Sinai, St Ephraim the Syrian, St John Climacus, Venerable Abba Dorotheus, St Isaac the Syrian

By: Various Authors, Based Books

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Philokalia Volume II - Revised and Expanded
Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse

Continuing the Classic Orthodox Spiritual Treasury

This second volume of Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia presents the ascetic teachings of eight spiritual fathers whose writings have shaped Orthodox monastic and spiritual life for centuries. Saint Theophan's arrangement provides a systematic progression through the stages of spiritual warfare and growth.

What Makes This Edition Unique:

• Complete and Unabridged: Every word faithfully rendered from Saint Theophan's Russian text
• Expanded Content: Includes writings not found in the Greek Philokalia
• Modern, Flowing English: Reverent yet accessible translation that preserves the patristic voice
• Orthodox Study Bible Citations: All Scripture references updated to OSB-NKJV
• Systematic Arrangement: Saint Theophan's thoughtful organization for progressive spiritual reading

Volume II Contains:

• Saint John Cassian the Roman: Comprehensive survey of spiritual warfare, including detailed treatment of the eight principal passions and the relationship between grace and free will
• Venerable Hesychius of Jerusalem: Soul-profitable discourse on sobriety and prayer
• Venerable Nilus of Sinai: Instructions on prayer, including 153 chapters, and teachings on the eight spirits of wickedness
• Saint Ephraim the Syrian: Exhortations to repentance, outline of the ascetic life, and counsels on virtues and passions
• Saint John Climacus: Ascetic lessons drawn from the Ladder of Divine Ascent on the progression from repentance to dispassion
• Saints Barsanuphius and John: Practical spiritual guidance through questions and answers
• Venerable Abba Dorotheus: Instructions on the monastic and spiritual life
• Saint Isaac the Syrian: Mystical teachings on prayer, solitude, and divine knowledge