The harmonious blend of Greek and Slavic monastic traditions in Romania, seen through the eyes of an American Orthodox nun. The author lived at Varatec Monastery in Moldavia, Romania, for one year. The book chronicles the daily life of that monastery, whose community numbers over 350 nuns. The ideals and realities of traditional Orthodox monasticism are explained in an easy-to-read text. Also described are visits to the Cathedral of lasi (Jassy), and the monasteries of Meamt, Sihastria, Secu, Icoana, Sihla, Agapie, Horaita, Bistrita, Moldovita, Sucevita, Suceava, Putna and Voronets. 17 photos of monasteries.
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