Many Orthodox Christians in American and Russia have been strongly impacted by Father Seraphim Rose's faith and written works. His discernment predicted many of the degradations we are going through, in spite of the fact that he died well before the age of the internet (1982). He was born in a Protestant background and fell for some worldly traps before he converted to Orthodoxy in California. He was a spiritual child of Saint John of Shanghai. Online biography:
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I've reviewed three of his books so far:
His early writings were more on the philosophical side, but towards the end of his life, his works became more accessible.
As a new convert to the Church, it was recommended for me by the priest that baptized me to read the following 1800 page book.
It's an amazing work that I highly recommend (I'm about halfway done with it). Right now it's only available in Kindle but should be re-printed in paperback soon. There is also a PDF floating around but make sure you get the new edition. The first edition of this book had many errors that the author had to correct.
The 40th anniversary of Father Seraphim's death will be next year. There's a good chance he will be glorified by the Church, but many are already praying to him daily, including myself. Father Seraphim, may you give us the discernment to understand these times!

Seraphim (Rose) - OrthodoxWiki

God’s Revelation To The Human Heart – Roosh Valizadeh
God's Revelation To The Human Heart is a slim volume authored by Fr. Seraphim Rose. It was gifted to me when I visited St. Herman's Monastery in California, which was also founded by Fr. Rose. The book was a mere afterthought compared to the bulkier texts that were on my bookshelf, but it turned out
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Nihilists Are Spiritually Dead – Roosh Valizadeh
There aren't many American Orthodox monks who are candidates for sainthood, but Father Seraphim Rose (born Eugene Rose) is one of them. He led a worldly life that included an illicit relationship before turning to Christ and becoming a light for the Orthodox faithful around the world. His academic a
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The Orthodox Survival Course By Father Seraphim Rose – Roosh Valizadeh
…there is a God and there is the devil; and world history goes on between these two adversaries. And man... man's heart is the field on which it is played out. ---Father Seraphim Rose The Orthodox Survival Course is a series of lectures by Father Seraphim Rose which you can obtain in video or text
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As a new convert to the Church, it was recommended for me by the priest that baptized me to read the following 1800 page book.
Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works - Kindle edition by Damascene, Hieromonk. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works - Kindle edition by Damascene, Hieromonk. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works.
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The 40th anniversary of Father Seraphim's death will be next year. There's a good chance he will be glorified by the Church, but many are already praying to him daily, including myself. Father Seraphim, may you give us the discernment to understand these times!

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