Mother of God "of Tenderness" (Jordanville)St. Seraphim of Sarov held this image of the Mother of God in the greatest reverence, praying before it in his monastic cell, and naming it "Joy of Joys". St. Seraphim used oil from the lamp set before this icon to anoint the sick, healing many. Our Lady is depicted with downcast eyes and arms crossed, an example of humility and silent prayer to her Son. The faithful continue to pray before this icon, seeking the intercessions of the Mother of God for

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Inspired by Fr

and called herself by his name

Using the best of pre-Revolutionary Russian sources

military radio operator) as well as what he learned from his interaction with people ‘living in the world’ who came to him for help

It includes  subject and scripture indexes

monasteries

From him Fr

the education of human beings so that they may become worthy representatives of the human race

and direct

examining many essentials of the spiritual life