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This text is translated by E Kadloubovsky and GEH Palmer from the Russian text of St. Theophan the Recluse.

I believe this is the text the Pilgrim is refering to when he refers to the Philokalia. This is probably the best place to start the Philokalia after reading The Way of the Pilgrim, of course.

Father Deacon Lance,

That's the one I have. I got it in a Prayer of the Heart Package from Archangel Books of St. Louis. I got The Way of the Pilgrim/The Pilgrim Continues His Way, the aforementioned book, and a chotki.

I believe I'm all set!

Dr. Eric

Father Deacon Lance,

Another very good follow-up to the Way of a Pilgrim is The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/05...ref=pd_bbs_8/102-0519044-6671341?ie=UTF8

Also, for a good summary for the lay person who is hungry for the some of the content of the Philokalia, but may be a little intimidated by it, Philokalia: The Bible of Orthodox Spirituality by Anthony Coniaris is a good, practical first step beyond the Pilgrim.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/18.../ref=sr_1_10/102-0519044-6671341?ie=UTF8

I can recall approaching a Ukrainian priest years and years ago after re-reading (devouring) the Way and asking him if he knew how I could get a copy of this Philokalia. He said - "What is dat? A Greek dish???"

"Yes" (I respond in my mind some 15 years later) "and it's deeeeeelish!"

Gordo

Dear Gordo,

Yes, many of our priests are more familiar with Thomas A Kempis' "Imitation of Christ."

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

Alex