Persons

Persons mentioned in this book, with short notes and back-links to every occurrence.

St Theophan the Recluse

Russian bishop and spiritual writer (1815–1894), bishop of Tambov and then Vladimir before withdrawing to strict reclusion at Vyshen Monastery in 1866. Prolific author of letters, ascetic treatises, and homilies; translated the Philokalia into Russian. Canonised 1988. Feast day 10 January.

Mentioned in: Introduction (1).