Publisher's Synopsis
This is a genuinely spiritual alphabet adapted from the eponymous work of Saint Dimitri, Bishop of Rostov, the miracle worker (1651-1709). Tailored to the twenty-four letters of the Greek alphabet, it establishes the foundations and parameters of Orthodox spiritual life. Every striving believer will find valuable advice within this small book, which abundantly employs the divine Scriptures and patristic wisdom.
A - The Warfare of Thoughts
B - Divine Illumination
Γ - Conscience and Discernment
Δ - Fasting and Self-control
E - Divine and Earthly Comforts
Z - Boasting and Self-praise
H - Human Glory
Θ - Pride Θ
I - Humility
K - Human Insignificance and Weakness
Λ - Condemnation
M - Laughter and Idle Talk
N - Repentance
Ξ - Remembrance of Death and Indifference Towards the Perishable
O - The Soul's Comfort Near the Lord
Π - Covetousness and Hope in God
Ρ - Jealousy and Envy
Σ - Anger and Resentment
T - Afflictions
Y - Patience
Φ - Sloth in Spiritual Works
Χ - Mystical Union with the Lord
Ψ - Prayer
Ω - Love for the Lord
