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Avoiding the common pitfalls of religious syncretism

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Living Without Hypocrisy - The Sayings of the Optina Elders series_Triodion Avoiding the common pitfalls ofThis work, translated by Archimandrite George of Holy Trinity Monastery (now Bishop George of our own Hermitage of the Holy Cross), is an anthology of spiritual advice given by various of the nineteenth century Holy Elders of Optina Monastery, organized thematically under headings such as spiritual warfare, the love of neighbor, faith, the will of God, the education of children, the commandments of God, the path of salvation, etc. Each piece of advice