First-person narrative provides authentic conversion experiences for readers
Collaborative effort with parish priest and monastery members offers diverse perspectives
Available in English, French, and Russian for broad accessibility
Serialized in Russian and reprinted multiple times for lasting influence
Marianna Friesel
From its origin as a letter from one convert to the Orthodox Church to the frightened protestant parents of another (occasioned by the daughters entry into a convent), the book grew as a collective effort between the letter’s writer (who expanded it to three), her parish priest and members of the parish, and several part
Book Cover Type
Paperback
Genre
Religion & Spirituality
Target Audience
Adults
Publisher
Saint John of Kronstadt Press
Language
English (also available in French and Russian serialization)
