{"product_id":"ancient-patericon-a-thematic-collection-of-sayings-apophthegms-of-the-desert-fathers-paperback","title":"Ancient Patericon: A Thematic Collection of Sayings \u0026 Apophthegms of the Desert Fathers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDean Marais\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDean Marais\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eBased Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Patericon\u003c\/b\u003e presents the spiritual wisdom of the Desert Fathers as gathered and arranged by Saint Theophan the Recluse. Rather than organizing the sayings chronologically or by author, Saint Theophan carefully arranges them by theme, allowing readers to approach the tradition according to specific spiritual concerns and struggles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawn from the ancient monastic sources of the Egyptian desert and early Christian asceticism, these brief but penetrating teachings address the inner life with remarkable clarity. The Fathers speak of repentance, humility, prayer, watchfulness, obedience, discernment, silence, love of neighbor, and the warfare against the passions. Though concise in form, each apophthegm carries the weight of lived experience-words forged through solitude, ascetic discipline, and unceasing prayer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVoices such as Abba Anthony, Abba Macarius, Abba Arsenius, Abba Poemen, and many others appear throughout the collection, united in their single aim: the purification of the heart and communion with God. Their counsel is direct, sober, and practical, cutting through illusion and self-deception while offering spiritual medicine grounded in grace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSaint Theophan's thematic arrangement transforms this ancient material into a practical guide for daily reflection. Whether read devotionally, consulted for specific struggles, or studied as part of Orthodox spiritual formation, \u003cb\u003eAncient Patericon\u003c\/b\u003e serves as both a treasury of early Christian monastic wisdom and a manual for interior vigilance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition preserves the depth and clarity of the patristic tradition while presenting it in an accessible and coherent form. For readers interested in Orthodox spirituality, Desert Father sayings, Christian asceticism, and the foundations of monastic life, \u003cb\u003eAncient Patericon\u003c\/b\u003e offers a direct encounter with the enduring spiritual heritage of the early Church.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769771233376,"sku":"9798900210933","price":55.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/gfXClsHFBw9798900210933.webp?v=1779702800","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/ancient-patericon-a-thematic-collection-of-sayings-apophthegms-of-the-desert-fathers-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}