Elder Anatole the Younger of Optina name_Wild Rose became one of the greatest

became one of the greatest teachers of Orthodox Christianity in our times

during the Communist takeover

and praise

more than 18

which is quiet

Elder Anatole the Younger of Optina name_Wild Rose became one of the greatestThe Elders of Optina Monastery have had a tremendous impact on Russian society, calling forth a nationwide blossoming of sanctity. During the course of a century, their prophecy and God illumined counsel attracted spiritual seekers from far and wide. One of the last Optina Elders was Elder Anatole (Potapov) (18551922), a disciple of the great Elder Ambrose and a contemporary of Elder Nektary. After his period of discipleship in the Optina Skete, he