Archimandrite John (Krestyankin; 1910-2006) - clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church, archimandrite. For about forty years he was a resident of the Pskov-Pechersky Monastery. One of the most revered elders of the Russian Orthodox Church. The works of Archimandrite John, from which the statements for this book are taken, contribute to the spiritual revival of society and are considered by members of the Church as practical aids in the matter of Christian salvation. The book also contains an akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos and Orthodox prayers. The publication is intended for a wide range of Orthodox readers, in particular for those who are interested and dear to the literary heritage of Father John.