Theophan the Recluse

Our father among the saints Theophan the Recluse (1815 - 1894) was the bishop of Tambov in Russia. He was a prolific author, especially on the subjects of the Christian life and the training of youth in the faith. His feast day is celebrated on January 6 or 10.
==Quote==
Monasticism itself is a perpetual labor of conquering passions and uprooting them in order that, being in a pure and immaculate state, one may preserve oneself before the face of God. This, then, is your task! Give your attention to it, and direct all your powers towards it.
==See also==
*Philokalia
==External links==
*St Theophan the Recluse (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia), from Orthodox Word, July-August, 1966
*On Prayer by St. Theophan
*A Prayer Rule by St. Theophan
*is an Anathema? by St. Theophan
*Theophan the Recluse at Wikipedia
*An icon of St. Theophan
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