Metropolitan Anthony of Surozh (in the world Andrei Bloom, 1914-2003) is one of the most respected Orthodox theologians in the world, head of the diocese of the Russian Church in Great Britain.
Metropolitan Anthony of Surozh (in the world Andrei Bloom, 1914-2003) — one of the most respected Orthodox theologians in the world, head of the diocese of the Russian Church in Great Britain — was born in Switzerland, studied at the Sorbonne, and then in the French Medical Corps, worked as a doctor during the German occupation , joined the Resistance, in 1943 he was tonsured a monk. Shepherding was the life purpose of Vladyka Anthony. A wise mentor and «counselor», he was glad to see everyone in the temple, regardless of race or religion. He had incredible charisma and legendary ability to communicate with the audience: he never wrote down anything, did not prepare the texts of his speeches or sermons in advance, while his words were addressed personally to everyone, and his speeches, books, radio appearances influenced thousands of people deeply penetrating the minds and hearts. «School of Prayer» is a long-awaited reprint of a book published in 2004.
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