The Release of the Spirit

By H H Pope Shenouda III and Pope Shenouda III

The Release of the Spirit is one of the best-loved spiritual classics by H.H. Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church. First written in the early 1950s, before his monastic life, it is a deeply personal and theological exploration of what it means for the soul to be truly free.

In a world where many are searching for peace, purpose and the presence of God, this book guides readers step by step towards spiritual freedom. Pope Shenouda teaches that true freedom comes not from outward change but from inner transformation: release from sin, ego, pride, the senses, and even the limits of human wisdom. He draws on Scripture, the lives of the saints and his own experience in the desert to describe the soul's journey into God's light.

Each chapter reads like a meditation, joining biblical insight with poetic depth. Readers are challenged to examine themselves, to deny the false self, and to enter the mystery of God's presence with simplicity and awe.

This book is not just for monks. It is for every Christian who longs to walk in holiness and intimacy with the Lord. Whether you are Coptic Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, or simply a Christian seeking a deeper life of prayer and silence, it offers lasting wisdom to help you grow in spiritual freedom, humility and union with God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0648123421
• ISBN13: 9780648123422
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: St Shenouda Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"