Wisdom from God-Illumined Teachers on Conquering Depression

by Herman Press St and St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood

Depression, "gloom and doom," although an ancient enemy, is especially prevalent in our modern times. Modern society is Godless. Godless not because man doesn't need God, but because he forgets God,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0938635956
• ISBN13: 9780938635956
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: St. Xenia Skete Pr
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Florilegium! No, It's Not a Disease...

This compilation of texts from the Church Fathers of all eras is a very helpful text for just about anyone to read in this modern age, but is especially helpful for those who are improperly anxious or depressed. While not a systematic treatment of the subject of depression, the book does nonetheless cover the three most important aspects of the subject: "What is Depression?" "What is the Origin of Depression?" and "How to Overcome Depression". These questions are answered within an Orthodox context--that is, with a proper understanding of suffering, joy, healing, and life. I think that certain aspects of secular psychology can be beneficial to people, but before drugging yourself into happiness (and/or debt), try this book of wisdom from 20 centuries of Christians. Depression (normally called accidie) was just as potent a problem in the 4th century as it is today; the difference being that they had to find ways of healing it without medications. And they came up with some ideas that work well.

Break the bonds of hopelessness & attain true freedom.

Depression, a modern word for hopelessness, is increasingly prevalent in our times. This book presents the teaching of Eldress Maria of Gatchina, a Russian Orthodox nun, together with other fathers and mothers of the Church on how to break the bonds of hopelessness and attain the spirit of freedom.