Seraphim Alexiev, archim. The priest as intercessor between earth and heaven Translation from Bulgarian by Gheorghita Ciocioi The priest who wants to succeed in his holy work as an intercessor for the lay faithful, before God, must lead a life of intense prayer himself. Pastoral activity is designed in such a way that any ministrant has to pray. Any morning and evening service in the church, any Liturgy on Sundays or holidays, any celebration of the Holy Mysteries or any other religious service is essentially a prayer before God, from Whom it requires various acts of mercy. In order for the prayerful ministration to be effective, to embrace the entire parish like an all-encompassing fire, to influence and inspire the lay people, more often than not alienated from the Church, the priest must privately, in his home, his unknown room, meditate on God and undertake the struggle of prayer. (Archimandrite Seraphim Alexiev) Format: 11 x 20 cm; 80 p. ISBN: 978-973-136-068-3 «« back