num_pages: 257
description: What is Christian hope? According to the Longer Catechism Christian hope is the resting of the heart on God with the full trust that he ever cares for our salvation and will give us the happiness he has promised. Succinctly and authoritatively this and many other questions were asked and answered in St. Philaret of Moscow's Longer Catechism which he composed in order to assist the faithful in understanding the essentials of the Orthodox Christian faith and way of life. Totaling six hundred and eleven questions and answers it organizes its subjects on the three pillars of Faith Hope and Love and under each respective heading treats of the Creed the Lord's Prayer and Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments. This immensely valuable work has stood the test of time and will continue to be a resource for bishops priests deacons laity and catechumens for teaching learning and reinforcing the truths of our faith. Also included is St. Philarets Shorter Catechism and also a profound and moving sermon by him on the Cross of Christ. Perfect for young and old for individual study small groups and catechism classes and for inquirers into the Orthodox faith it is hoped that the trustworthy and sanctified voice of St. Philaret will continue to echo still edifying and enlightening all those who take up and read.
language: English
title: The Longer Catechism of the Eastern Orthodox Church: The Catechism of St. Philaret of Moscow
publisher: None