Penthos - The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East subject_Russian Spirituality Bring the festal joy of

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Deborah Malacky Belonick

St Sophrony died on July 11

Penthos - The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East subject_Russian Spirituality Bring the festal joy ofIf joy in the resurrection is the distinguishing mark of Christian faith, why have Christian saints throughout the ages prayed for 'the gift of tears'? What place has penthos, heartfelt compunction, in the sure and certain hope of life in Christ? In this study of penthos in the Eastern monastic tradition, the late Irne Hauserr makes available to western Christians some of the heart of patristic and Orthodox teaching.