Podcast: The Philokalia — A First Look

An introduction to classic writings from Orthodox spirituality

Episode 11 of the All Saints Center Podcast podcast, hosted by All Saints, titled "Podcast: The Philokalia — A First Look" was published on May 24, 2018 and runs 31 minutes.

May 24, 2018 ·31m · All Saints Center Podcast

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Summary

“The Philoka …what?” That’s what many people might say when they hear the word philokalia. It’s a Greek word that means “love of the beautiful or good.” The Philokalia is a collection of writings from within the Orthodox tradition written from the 4th to the 15th centuries by 35 different monastic authors. You could call these their “best of” spiritual classics. They instruct people on prayer and the life of Jesus — and are surprisingly applicable to our modern world.

Episode Description

“The Philoka …what?” That’s what many people might say when they hear the word philokalia. It’s a Greek word that means “love of the beautiful or good.” The Philokalia is a collection of writings from within the Orthodox tradition written from the 4th to the 15th centuries by 35 different monastic authors. You could call these their “best of” spiritual classics. They instruct people on prayer and the life of Jesus — and are surprisingly applicable to our modern world.

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