Tripping Out
The pilgrim in The Way of a Pilgrim traverses around this country, home to things such as the troika and the famous St. Basil's Cathedral.
What is Russia?
This prayer is widely used throughout different Christian sects, primarily Orthodoxy. Lord, have mercy.
What is the Jesus Prayer?
This Egyptian monk is known as the father of monasticism. He can heal infectious diseases, but probably doesn't enjoy the spotlight (or your camera flash).
Who is St. Anthony the Great?
This high altitude landmark in northeastern Greece is the center of Greek Orthodox worship and ascetic life. Bring a paltó to weather the cold and try not to fall!
What is Mount Athos?
This originally Greek piece of literature aims to guide individuals towards the path of salvation using the wisdom of the Holy Fathers. Call it a monk instruction manual.
What is the Philokalia?
This Russian patriarch sought to hellenize Russia in religious structure and practice in the late 17th century. Catch him on a commercial saying "Just Do It" to converting to Orthodoxy.
Who is Patriarch Nikon of Moscow?
The pilgrim frequently travels to this Ukrainian capital to update his starets on his many spiritual adventures. Hint, it was not the Third Rome.
What is Kiev?
The values of The Way of a Pilgrim inspired more than this number of people to make pilgrimages to Mount Athos and Jerusalem up until the 1917 Bolsheivik Revolution.
What is 100,000?
This venerable man translated the Philokalia into Russian and distributed it throughout the state during his rule in 1721. Bilingual looks good on an IMDB profile.
Who is Saint Paissy?