Hyeromonk Nicon The Journal of the Last Optina Staretz Translated from Russian by Boris Buzila Here is the life and martyrdom of the young Hieromonk Nicon (Nikolai Mitrofanovici Beliaev, 1888-1931), disciple of Elder Barsanuphius of Optina. The thoughts of the future and last Optina Staretz and Elder Barsanuphius’ counsels written by Hieromonk Nicon in this journal represent one of the last and precious episodes of the Orthodox Church’ spiritual tradition. This volume also contains Staretz Nicon’ s letters teachings and remembrance of his contemporaries. Format: 13 x 20 cm, 488 p. ISBN: 973-7623-11-8 “Russian Fathers” «« back