By St. Theophan the Recluse Our father among the saints, Theophan the Recluse, (d. 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. Originally written on December 29, 1863, the Sunday after Christ's Birth, St. Theophan has much to tell us about our contemporary setting, and the appropriate worldview and response. It reached my ears … [Read more...]