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The Reverend Dr. John Cryssavgis is Professor of Theology and former Dean at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.

Methods of prayer and ways of holiness have been faithfully transmitted throughout the centuries in the Christian East, where they are preserved to this day, little changed and ever alive, in the monastic experience of the Holy Mountain of Athos, a striking example of continuity in the ascetic and spiritual life. Here, Dr. Chryssavgis explores the life and writings of three contemporary and complementary witnesses of the the spiritual reality of Hesychasm.