Harbor for Our Hope - On acquiring Peace Amidst Suffering

St Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867) struggled with chronic illness and disability through most of his adult life. Thus his own life experience disposed him to reflect on the meaning of suffering and how through it we might find "a harbor for our hope."

About the author

Elena Borowski resides in San Marcos, CA and is a parishioner at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside. While her husband was undergoing a serious illness that ultimately claimed his life, Elena relied on the letters of St. Ignatius on love and suffering for consolation and comfort. She hopes to share his message of Christian joy with others through this, her first published translation. St Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867) was a prolific author of Orthodox Christian ascetical works. Published toward the end of his life, his writings continued to grow in popularity long after his death.

Summary

St Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867) struggled with chronic illness and disability through most of his adult life. Thus his own life experience disposed him to reflect on the meaning of suffering and how through it we might find “a harbor for our hope.”

Product details

• Authors: Elena Borowski, Ignatius Brianchaninov, St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, St Ignatious Brianchaninov
• Assisted by: Elena Borowski (Translation)
• Publisher: Holy Trinity Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780884654223
• ISBN: 978-0-88465-422-3
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 376 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; christliches Leben und christliche Praxis, Umgang mit Tod und Trauer, Religion - Church History, RELIGION / Christianity / Orthodox, RELIGION / Christian Life / Death, Grief, Bereavement