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Letters of Fr. Seraphim Rose
The letters were prepared for publication and published with the blessing of Abbot Herman Podmoshensky
LIST OF LETTERS
1960’s
1. June 14,1961 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rose Quitting academic career
2. July 15,1963 Allison Engler Discovering Orthodoxy
3. Aug.28/Sept.l0,1963 Nina Seco VI. John, VI. Sava, Allison Engler
4. Sept. 12,1963 Allison Engler Orthodox faith, Saints, Dostoyevsky
5. Sept. 3/16,1963 Gleb Podmoshensky Bookstore proposal
6. Oct. 3,1963 Allison Engler Apocalypse, Life after death, Gleb
7. Dec. 18/31,1963 Gleb Brochure, bookstore, brotherhood
8. Dec. 30/Jan. 12,1964 Gleb Youth group, distrust of organization, money
9. Jan. 14/27,1964 Gleb Gospel reading, store by cathedral, buy books
10. Jan. 15/28,1964 Gleb Paid rent, kiosk, get books
11. Jan. 22/Feb. 4,1964 Gleb Freedom, shop preparation, atheist at talk
12. Jan. 30/Feb. 12,1964 Gleb Independence, financial problems
13. Feb. 21/Mar. 3,1964 Gleb Banking, bookcases, icons
14. Feb. 22/Mar. 4, 1964 Gleb Money, advertising, sign
15. Bright Wednesday Gleb Bookstore business & ministry
16. July 20/Aug. 2,1964 Gleb Vladimir Tenkevitch quits, Jordanville order
17. Sept. 9/22,1964 Gleb Bookstore business
18. Sept. 23/Oct. 6,1964 Gleb Printing on new press
19. Oct. 13/26,1964 Gleb Printing, business, icons from Jordanville
20. Oct. 14/27, 1964 Gleb First OW plans, business
21. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1965 Gleb OW article, devil attacking, ads
22. No date Fr. Panteleimon Communism, Against False Union, VI. John’s reply
23. Aug. 18/31,1965 Fr. Panteleimon St. Mark, ecumenism, translations
24. May 3/16,1966 Gleb Printing OW
25. July 13/26,1966 Gleb Manuscripts, Archmin. Amvrossy, Dr. Petrochko
26. Nov. 1/14,1966 Gleb Much talk in the shop, serious re: Vl. John OW
1970
27. Feb. 15/28,1970 Feb. Bishop Theodosius Fr. Plea to not support autocephaly
28. 18/Mar. 3,1970 Mar. David Black Alaskan Church, Metropolia, Bl. Herman
29. 8/21,1970 Mar. Bishop Theodosius Thanks for icon of St. Theodosius
30. 16/29,1970 Mar. Fr. Photios OW, living conditions, autocephaly, Schmemann
31. 19/Apr. 1,1970 Mar. Fr. Neketas Palassis Crisis year, Metropolia, Spruce Is., Bl. Herman
32. 23/Apr. 3,1970 Mar. Fr. David Black Fr. Florovsky, Orthodox practice, autocephaly
33. 31/Apr. 13,1870 Apr. Fr. Panteleimon & monks OW printing, living conditions, Meyendorff
34. 3/16,1970 Apr. Fr. David Black Meyendorff, autocephaly, conscience, responsib
35. 4/17,1970 Apr. Fr. Seraphim Bobich Thanks for critique of Meyend.’s attack of Synod
36. 19/May 2, 1970 Fr. Panteleimon . Ask for money for linotype
37. Apr. 19/May 2,1970b Fr. Seraphim Bobich Suspension, Iakovos/Athenagoras/Schmemann
38. Apr. 21/May 4,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul OW w/Fr. M. Pomazansky on Schmemann
39. Apr. 21/May 4,1970 Craig & Susan Young Spiritual practice, preparation for baptism
40. Apr. 23/May 6, 1970 Fr. David Black Differences between Synod and Metropolia
41. Apr. 26,/May 9,1970 Fr. Neketas Schmemann, Metropolia, Iakovos, Florovsky
42. Apr. 29/May 12,1970 Vlad.&Sylvia Anderson Hindu texts, peace w/Youngs, display at Ft. Ross
43. May 5/18,1970 Craig & Susan Young Practice for children, confession, Uniates
44. May 6/19,1970 Dr. John Johnstone Convert problems, Moscow Patriarchate
45. May 10/23,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Schmemann, Meyendorff, Fr. M. joins Synod
46. Mayl0/23b Fr. Panteleimon & monks Thanks for money, M. Bain, Metropolia
47. May 21/June 3,1970 Mr. Alex V. Cattell Thanks for donation from St. Tikhon’s Society
48. May 26/June 8,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Cnaonization of Bl. Herman, living conditions
49. May 27/June 9,1970 Fr. Neketas Service to Bl. Herman, anarchy, Hitler
50. June 1/14, 1970 Daniel Olsen Tsar, Soviets, Meyendorff
51. June 8/21,1970 Fr. David Black Metropolia, Schmemann & Meyendorff, Alaska
52. June 22/July 5,1970 Daniel Olsen Metropolia, ecumenism, betraying Orthodoxy
53. June 29/July 12,1970 Fr. David Black Bishop Theodosius, Sergianism, Metropolia
54. June 29/July 12,1970 Fr. Neketas OW, living conditions, VI. John’s repose anniv
55. July 7/20,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bl. Herman, coming canonization
56. July 13/26,1970 Fr. Neketas Canonization, Soviet bishops, Life of Bl. Herman
57. Aug. 5/18,1970 Daniel Olsen Canonization report in detail, Alaskan service
58. Aug. 8/21,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Linotype, Athenagoras/Iakovos investigation
59. Aug. 14/28, 1970 Daniel Olsen St. Herman reported as hippie saint, relics
60. Aug. 24,1970 Fr. Vladimir Bridievey Metropolia, St. Herman, autocephaly
61. Aug. 30,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Metropolia, Iakovos article, chiliasm, nihilism
62. Sept. 4/17,1970 Daniel Olsen Metropolia, Communist Church, coming tonsure
63. Sept. 4/17,1970b Madrid Mission Athenagoras’ apostasy, true Orthodox pubis.
64. Sept. 8/21,1970 Lev Puhalo & Vassili Living conditions at Platina
65. Oct. 17/30,1970 Daniel Olsen Tonsure, OW on St. Herman canonization
66. Oct. 25/Nov. 7,1970 Madrid Mission Referrals to European Orthodox Missions
67. Oct. 30/Nov. 12,1970 Fr. David Black Ecumenism, Catacomb Church, Metropolia
1971
68. Dec. 28/Jan. 10,1971 Lawrence Campbell Christmas crisis w/Vl. Anthony, staretz game
69. Jan. 4/17,1971 Fr. Panteleimon Tonsure, Christmas crisis, need independence
70. Jan.23/Feb. 5,1971 Nina Kojevnikov Basic rule for prayer & daily readings
71. Jan. 31/Feb. 13,1971 Catherine Spark of Orthodoxy, refer Fr. Azkoul in St. Louis
72. Feb. 26,1971 Greek Minister of interior Protest treatment of Archim. Cyprian K.
73. Mar. 12/25,1971 Vladika Laurus Tonsure, obedience spiritually illegitimate, OW
74. Mar. 13/26,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Anthony Ukase, VI. John’s memory, independ
75. Mar. 21/Apr. 3, 1971 Fr. Panteleimon Jordanville trying to recruit them, stay in Platina
76. Spring 1971 (in Russian) Vladika Averky “I am in terrible state.” VI. John’s blessing
77. Mar. 24/Apr. 6, 1971 Mrs. Kontzevitch Independence, mockery of authority, obedience
78. Mar. 25/Apr. 7,1971 Daniel Olsen Turkish & Communist Yokes, Sergianism
79. Apr. 17/30, 1971 Mr. John Dunlop Translations, OW, Moscow Patriarchate
80. May 1/14,1971 Fr. Innocent name of St. Herman, not St. Germain
81. May 1/14,1971b Anastasios Leubke Name of St. Herman in unnecessary controversy
82. May 5/18,1971 Fr. Ambrosius Pogodin OK to visit, but don’t tell VI. Anthony
83. May 6/19,1971 Fr. Neketas Linotype, calendar, Metropolia spirit in ROCOR
84. May 8/21,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Nektary/Vl. Anthony, no contact w/Vl. A.
85. June 23/July 6,1971 Fr. Panteleimon Services to saints, calendar, publ. plans
86. July 7/20,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. A’s visit as peacemaker, ceasefire, VI. Nektary
87. Aug. 3/16, 1971 Lawrence Campbell Fr. Neketas’ visit, Mrs. Harvey, living conditions
88. Aug. 10/23,1971 Lawrence Campbell Monastery vs. church organization. Cover letter to:
89. Aug. 10/23,1971b Lawrence Campbell Rules for their monastic community if he comes
90. Aug. 13/26,1971 Dimitry Finish seminary, try to find inspiration at J’ville
91. Aug. 13/26,1971b Holy Transfig. Brothers Arkady ms., publications, 90% physical labor
92. Aug. 16/29,1971 Lawrence Campbell 6 month trial, debts, monasticism&world don’t mix
93. Aug. 16/29,1971b Alexey Young Writing articles, VI. John, Lives of Saints
94. Aug. 29/Sept. 11,1971 Dimitry Stay in seminary
95. Aug. 31/Sept. 13,1971 Fr. Neketas Fr. Theodoritos’ visit, organizational view
96. Oct. 1/14,1971 Alexey Young Nikodemos, publish-personality, Amer. Orthodoxy
97. Oct. 1/14,1971 Fr. Neketas Idea of Orthodox America, traditional bishops
1972
98. Jan. 25/Feb. 7,1972 Michael Farnsworth Living conditions, decline of monasticism
99. Mar. 5/18,1972 Lawrence Campbell Royal Martyrs, lead type, weather
100. Mar. 21/Apr. 3,1972 Lawrence Campbell Cut off fr. ecclesiastical world, “Blessed” as title
101. Apr. 13/26,1972 Lawrence Campbell Catacomb documents, truck broke
102. Apr. 18/May 1,1972 Fr. Neketas True Vine, VI. Vitaly, charismatics, feeling & inspir.
103. June 3/16,1972 Fr. Neketas Dogma of Redemption, True Vine, independence
104. June 5/18,1972 Alexey Young Nikodemos No. 4, don’t let Fr. Neketas take over
105. June 12/25,1972 Fr. Neketas Veneration of VI. John squashed, fighting Orth’у
106. June 13/26,1972 Daniel Olsen Celtic cause, millenium, calendar, J’ville tragedy
107. July 20/Aug. 2,1972 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Anthony’s attitude on VI. John, pilgrims
108. All Saints, 1972 Fr. Neketas Spark of fervor, charismatics, Western Saints
109. Aug. 16/29,1972 Alexey Young Shroud, evolution, L. Puhalo, freedom to speak
110. Aug. 23/Sept. 5,1972 Nicholas Eastman Guidance towards monasticism, Unseen Warfare
1973
111. Jan. 7/20,1973 Fr. Neketas Sent back tickets to get one for Fr. Seraphim, obey
112. Jan. 31/Feb. 13,1973 Alexey Young Evolution, meeting in Seattle w/Fr. Panteleimon
113. Feb. 3/16,1973 Fr. Neketas VI. Nektary, reviving Good Tidings secretly
114. Feb. 4/17,1973 Nicholas Eastman Confession: Greek & Russian practice, come visit
115. Feb. 7/20, 1973 Igor Kapral Repose of VI. Savva, VI. John Chronicle, orphaned
116. Feb. 13/26,1973 Alexey Young Don’t print Shroud article, need research
117. Feb. 25/Mar. 10,1973 Alexey Young Fr. P’s rejection of Shroud, science, conscience
118. Mar. 1/14,1973 Fr. Neketas VI. John’s crudeness, Church not a habit, VI. Savva
119. Mar. 4/17,1973 Nina Seco VI. John relics from VI. Savva, Life ofBl. Paisius
120. Apr/ 5/18,1973 Fr. Neketas Defending A. Young’s article on evolution
121. Apr. 5/18,1973b Alexey Young Evolution=rival thought pattern to Orthodoxy
122. Apr. 8/21,1973 Fr. Ioannikios Don’t let Lev Puhalo print Dogma
123. Palm Sunday 1973 Fr. Neketaas A. Young wrong to print Shroud article, but...
124. Passion Tuesday, 1973 Alexey Young Should not have mailed Shroud, don’t argue now
125. Bright Wednesday 1973Alexey Young Fr. P’s clique, evolution, Shroud, independ. labors
126. St. Thomas Sunday 1973Fr. Neketas Need to guide & inspire converts, vs. strictness
127. St. Thomas Sunday 1973bAlexey Young Converts, theologians, struggling, don’t fear threats
128. May 8/21,1973 Sylvia Anderson Comfort after Maggie’s death, suffering through
129. May 14/27,1973 Irina Vagin Disharmony betw. Greek & Russian sides/ROCOR
130. May 27/June 9,1973 Vladika Laurus Our Greeks taking over converts, Dogma, Latinism
131. May 29/June 11,1973 Alexey Young Humanism, philosophy, 50% polemics in OW
132. June 29/July 12,1973 Alexey Young Fr. Ephraim, Shroud, evolution, suffering essential
133. July 4/17,1973 Fr. Ioannikios V. Anderson/seminary, Boston open letter/Alexey
134. July 4/17,1973b Alexey Young No debate, Fr.E’s disservice to Eng.-speaking Orth
135. Aug. 6/19,1973 Fr. Ioannikios Boston & Seattle vs. VI. John on converts, ODT
136. Aug. 19/Sept. 1,1973 Fr. Neketas No fighting re; evolution & Shroud, recent Fathers
137. Sept. 8/21,1973 Alexey Young Sovietprisons, Kalomiros’ reply, ODT
138. Oct. 25/Nov. 7,1973 Daniel Olsen Soulless calculation, heart not mind, catacombness
139. Nov. 6, 1973 Alexey Young Fr.E’s 3rd letter, patristic revival, acad. theology
140. Nov. 10/23,1973 Deacon Lev Puhalo Don’t print Acquisition w/o Kontzevitch’s permiss.
141. Nov. 10/23,1973 Alexey Young Place for Nina Seco & Barbara McCarthy
142. Dec. 20.1973 Alexey Young Science & patristic notes for evolution book
1974
143. Jan. 9/22,1974 Alexey Young Community, evolution, Genesis, Apocalypse transl.
144. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1974 Alexey Young Evolution
145. Feb. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Teilhard, more evolution notes
146. Feb. 19,1974 Nina Seco Endure, peacemaking betw. Alexey and Boston
147. Feb. 1974 Alexey Young Fragment of letter on Fr. P. and evolution
148. Feb. 25/Mar. 10,1974 Alexey Young Kalomiros’ 40-page letter, weak patristics & theol
149. Feb. 25,1974b Dr. Kalomiros Patristic research on evolution to come
150. Mar. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Reply to Kalomiros’ “stupid evolutionism”
151. Mar. 2-9,1974 Dr. Kalomiros Reply to evolution letter
152. Mar. 9/22 Alexey Young Scientific approach, Christian evolutionism chapt.
153. Mar. 10,1974 Nina Seco Avoid world and church world, spiritual zeal
154. Apr. 9,1974 Nina Seco Normal American seeker, prayer rule moderation
155. Apr. 10,1974 Alexey Young Same seeker, evolution research, right tone
156. June 7. 1974 Dr. Kalomiros Asking for reply to his letter
157. June 24/July 7,1974 Luke Walmsley Spiritual counsel, get college degree first
158. June 24/ July 7,1974b Nina Seco Taking church for granted, clergy crisis in SF
159. June 30/July 13,1974 Alexey Young Khomiakov, Optina, Western influence, Kireyevsky
160. July 11/24,1974 Nina Seco Carnal warfare, novices, trip to SF
161. July 24/Aug. 6, 1974 Michael Farnsworth Self-deception, crazy converts, sinning
162. July 30/Aug. 12,1974 Dr. John Johnstone Luke Walmsley’s trials
163. Aug. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Christian evolutionism chapter & patristic section
164. Sept. 5/16,1974 Nina Seco Don’t try to help Maria Kraft, Boston temptation
165. Sept. 22/Oct. 5,1974 Alexey Young Christian evolutionism & patristic section
166. Nov. 21,1974 Fr. Ephraim Elder, Sobor, translations, Paul Bartlett
1975
167. Jan. 4/17,1975 Alexey Young Kalomiros, John Kraft, Kireyevsky, creationism
168. Jan. 7/20,1975 Alexey Young Daniel O.: correct w/o committment, Kireyevsky
169. Jan. 7/20,1975 Barbara Murray John Kraft, his mother’s trying to get rid of him
170. Feb. 1,1975 Fr. Valery Lukianov Sobor, Solzhenitsyn, pastors keep savor of Orth’y
171. Feb. 6/19, 1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bulgakov, Solzhenitsyn, Paris Orthodoxy
172. Feb. 18/Mar. 3,1975 Alexey Young Kireyevsky, Sergianism, organization
173. Mar. 1975 Maria Kraft Monastery as reward, raising her boys = salvation
174. Mar. 25,1975 Alexey Young Birth control, sexuality, John Kraft’s education
175. Mar. 28/Apr. 10,1975 Christopher Amerling News and pastoral guidance, Lenten reading
176. Apr. 29,1975 Dr. Kalomiros Solzhenitsyn, Sobor, Metropolia non-communion
177. May 16/29,1975 Alexey Young Fr. P.’s rebuke of Metr. Philaret, group pride
178. May 25/June 5,1975 Alexey Young Evolution book, weak converts, C. Amerling
179. July 17/30,1975 Alexey Young New Valaam Academy, community, NT, ORF
180. Aug. 13/26,1975 Vladika Laurus Fr. P cut off VLAverky for serving w/Bp. Petros
181. Aug. 15/28,1975 Barbara McCarthy Advice: Leaving community means spir. trouble
182. Aug. 24/Sept. 1975 Alexey Young B. McCarthy, NT, Ingrams, Fr. P’s hold on converts
183. Aug. 25/Sept. 7,1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Soloviev, Berdyaev, Kireyevsky, Florensky, Bulgak.
184. Aug. 26/Sept. 8,1975 Dr. Kalomiros Fr.P as only Orth, teacher, VI. Vitaly, “feel”of Orth
185. Sept. 12/25,1975 Fr. George Veneration of Western Saints, list of possible ones
186. Sept. 18/Oct. 1,1975 Fr. George St. Callistus, calendar
187. Sept. 21/Oct. 4,1975 Alexey Young Fr. P. “mess”, Hudanish/Old Believer visit
188. Sept. 29/Oct. 12,1975 Fr. Igor Kapral Bl.Aug., Saints, Latin influence, Fr. P’s party-line
189. Oct. 2/15,1975 Alexey Young Despondency, college boys, sect, VI. Averky
190. Oct. 4/17,1975 Alexey Young Fr.P’s anything permissible, don’t fight, politics
191. Oct. 5/18,1975 Fr. Valery Lukianov Fr.P, converts, coming schism, attack on Bl. Aug.
192. Oct. 8/21, 1975 Alexey Young Convert syndrome, oily letters, politics, don’t quit
193. Oct. 9/22,1975 NinaSeco Fr. P. & spiritual fakery, Fr.Dudko, VI. Averky
194. Oct. 10/23,1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bulgakov & Florensky by Schmemann & VI. John
195. Oct. 22/Nov. 4, 1975 Alexey Young Laurence C., old maidism, O. Believers, Nina/Fr.P
196. Oct. 24/Nov. 6/1975 Christopher Amerling Coming to visit
197. Oct. 24,1975b Andrew Bond True zealots, British Saints, Fr.P’s “expert” tone
198. Oct. 25,1975 Thomas Living conditions at monastery, trust, coming visit
199. Nov. 7/20, 1975 Phanourios Ingram Fasting, confession, Holy Communion, suffering
200. Nov. 18/Dec. 1,1975 Macarios Novitiate, seminary, narrow path
201. Nov. 27/Dec. 10,1975 Paul Bartlett Fr. Dudko, priesthood, Life of St. Gregory of Tours
202. Dec. 1/14,1975 Fr. Hilarion Fr.P’s crazy convert knowing better, objectivity
203. Dec. 3/16,1975 NinaSeco Isolation and aloofness, Orth, world for yourself
204. Dec. 3/16,1975b Alexey Young Hudanish, categorized for Vl.Averky OW, Vl.John
1976
205. Jan. 3/16, 1976 Alexey Young Sederholm, tiny groups vs. parishes, Laurence goes
206. Jan. 18/31,1976 Alexey Young Prelest, fancy, convert opinions, Laur.&Hudansh
207. Jan. 21/Feb 3,1976 Dr. Kalomiros Fr. P/Bp.Petros, community, Frs. cut off by party
208. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1976 Alexey Young Rebaptism of converts, economy, psych, insecurity
209. Feb. 14/27,1976 Alexey Young Eugene zavarin, evolution as faith, naturalism
210. Feb. 22/Mar. 6,1976 Dr. Kalomiros Tone, degrees in science, Haekel’s theory,West, infl
211. Mar. 17/30,1976 Alexey Young ORF, BPV, NV Acad, grads, 5th c.Gaul, St. Greg T.
212. Mar. 17/30,1976b Nicholas Bl. Augustine vs. Patristic “experts”, love & piety
213. Apr. 3/16,1976 Nina Seco Getting priest for Etna, busy-busy,VI. Averky died
214. Apr. 3/16,1976b Alexey Young Nina’s convert syndr., discouraged by VI. A’s death
215. Apr. 12/25,1976 Christopher Amerling Laurence gone, VI. Averky’s death, heavier burden
216. Apr. 18/May 1,1976 Andrew Bond Rebaptism, zeal not accd.to knowl.,Fr. P. fashion
217. May 22/June 4, 1976 Andrew Bond Boston letter/party, lost savor of Orth, rebaptisms
218. May 29/June 11,1976 Daniel Olsen Matthewites, Auxentios, zealotry, ecumenism
219. May 31/June 13,1974 Christopher Amerling Tests & struggles ahead, feel and love for Orth’у
220. June 2/15,1976 Alexey Young Right wing, helped create a monster, fragr. of Orth.
221. June 9/22,1976 Macarius Schaefer Judging one’s spir.state, stay at J’ville, sum. help
222. June 10/23,1976 Fr. Hilarion Dark clouds ahead, asylum at Platina
223. June 10/23, 1976b Christopher Amerling Fleshly sins, humility, darkening atmosphere
224. June 10/23,1976c Fr. Alexis of Boston Loophole in your heart, letter to Andrew Bond
225. June 12/25, 1976 Daniel Olsen Jura Mtns., Gallic Saints, Russian book on VI. John
226. June 24/July 7,1976 Fr. Mark Wakingham Veneration of Western Saints, rebaptisms, zealots
227. June 30/July 13, 1976 Fr. Panagiotes Synod not breaking communion, inward freedom
228. July 4/17. 1976 Andrew Bond Reconcile to his bishop & priests, no fight, respect
229. July 12/25,19765 Fr. Cyprian Threats left & right, ROCOR on royal path, VI. Jn.
230. July 14/27,1976 Alexey Young A. Bond, moderate stand for true Orth., rebaptisms
231. July 16/29,1976 Fr. Neketas Written in blood, trust bishops,correctness disease
232. July 27/Aug. 9,1976 Fr. Ioannikios Peace, no “extra hands”, borrowing Macarios S.
233. July 29/Aug. 11,1976 Alexey Young Fr. P’s censorship, Fr. Dudko, Barbara McC. there
234. Aug. 10/23,1976 Fr. Panagiotes No formal declarations on breaking communion
235. Aug.l0/23b Nicholas No startsi, spiritual reading
236. Aug. 13/26,1976 Alexey Young Boston authority, psycholog. diocese of Fr. P.
237. Aug. 16/29,1976 Seraphim Baptism, monasticism, obedience, орёппеѕѕ, come
238. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1976 Fr. Neketas Not offended, disagreement deep, aloof fr. details
239. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1976b Christopher Amerling Suffer, commitment, NV Academy grads off path
240. Oct. 1/14,1976 Mr. Graves Western Saints, Bl. Augustine, Vita Patrum
241. Nov. 4/17,1976 Fr. Ioanikios Greeks in camp, narrow, “right,” double standard
242. Nov. 16/29,1976 Alexey Young Visitors, Mary Mansur, S. Kourdakov generation
1977
243. Jan. 27/Feb. 9,1977 Fr. Cyprian Ordinations, St. Cyprian, disunity, moderation
244. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1977 Alexey Young NVA tapes, preparation for Holy Communion, SF
245. Apr. 13/26,1977 Christopher Amerling Ordination, wt. of cross, pull to heaven pilgrims
246. June 16/29,1977 Vladika Nectary Saints & holy men in Calendar, bishops’ authority
247. July 3/16,1977 Fr. Ioannikios Evolution, philosophy, Kalomiros, theology, Axioms
248. Aug. 8/21, 1977 Fr. Ioannikios Evolution, age of earth, mystery of creation
249. Oct. 10,1977 Not a letter Lect. notes: “How to Survive in Orth. Chr. World”
1978
250. Theophany, 1978 Andrew Bond Boston infl. in Eng., restored to communion
251. Jan. 22/Feb. 4,1978 Fr. Hilarion Proposed publications of Lives of Saints, ODT
252. Mar. 22/Apr. 4,1978 Andrew Bond Fr.P.infl. subsiding, calculation, keep working
253. Palm Sunday 1978 Mr. Stamos ОС schism, Moscow Patr., jurisdictions, strictness
254. May, 19/June 1,1978 Fr. Chrysostomos Suffering from politics, catacomb existence
255. June 16/29,1978 Fr. Chrysostomos ROCOR reaction to fanaticism, moderation
256. Oct. 18/31,1978 Vladika Laurus L. Puhalo unbalanced opinions, superior tone, BPV
1979
257. Jan. 14/27,1979 Vladika Laurus Receiving Fr. Donald into RCA, married a widow
258. Jan. 20/Feb. 2,1979 Fr. Ioannikios L. Puhalo’s attack on SAD arts, in OW,V. Averky
259. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1979 Fr. Donald in Tennessee May join RCA as layman, not priest, keep publ.
260. Feb. 9/22,1979 Rev. Gooderidge Step backward to Ortho. Ch., see Fr. Ives DuBois
261. Feb. 9/22,1979b Timothy Shell OCA & RCA intercommunion, baptism, marriage
262. Feb. 14/27,1979 Fr. Basil Rhodes Timothy &Anna, Mosc. Patr., OCA ecum./modem
263. Mar. 7/20, 1979 Anna Demoniac fornication, dream attacks, joining RCA
264. Apr. 20/May 3,1979 Barry Baptism, believing heart,contact live trad.of Orth.
265. Apr. 30/May 13,1979 Fr. Herman in Greece Avoid test for bishop,God’s work here, pilgrimages
266. May 1/14,1979 Fr. Roman Lukianov L.Puhalo to speak vs. tollhouses, disrespects Orth.
267. May 12/25,1979 Fr. Laurence Campbell Shroud, Party Headquarters,life after death/Puhalo
268. May 12/25,1979b Barry Monasticism/repentance, finish college, suffering
269. May 16/29.1979 Fr. Herman in Greece w/4 letters from others, writing only on Sundays
270. May 24/June 6,1979 Fr. Theodore Jurewitz Fr. Chrysostomos, sobriety, no longer expect much
271. June 1/14,1979 Fr. Yves Dubois Vl. Vitaly, cold pretentious, not take seriously
272. June 5/18,1979 John Hudanish Choir singing, basic humility, Etna style of parish
273. June 16/29,1979 Mrs. Prokopchuk Puhalo vs. tollhouses, Bl.Aug., sad, no debate,SAD
274. Aug. 9/22,1979 Fr. Akakios Give up reacting to Fr. P., Orth, of head not heart
275. Aug. 9/22,1979b Fr. Chrysostomos Sympathy for sufferings = for salvation; Akakios
276. Aug. 10/23,1979 Andrew Bond Positive attitude, not reaction; suffering Orthodoxy
277. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1979 Fr. Mamas Open letter, spir. fakery, infallibility, VI. Andrew
278. Sept. 20/0ct. 3,1979 Fr. Hilarion Disfavor with Boston, J.Van Deerlin, Dudko inspir.
279. Oct. 23/Nov, 5,1979 Fr. Neketas Party attack: SAD, B’hood, J’ville, Russian v. Grks
280. Nov. 1/14,1979 Fr. Roman Lukianov History of Fr. P.& Fr. N., politics vs. Russ. theology
281. Nov. 8/21,1979 Andrew Bond Fr. Dudko, Boston line, J’ville talk, duller speaker
1980
282. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1980 Fr. Ambrose Fr. John Lewis changing jurisdictions
283. Mar. 13/26,1980 John Hudanish Failed as spir. father, not Christian or caring, pride
284. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1980 Maria Kraft Gleb & Welfare Dept, want him to stay, not uproot
285. Mar. 31/Apr. 13,1980 Fr. Neketas More SAD attacks, no Seattle conf., cry of anguish
286. May 14/27,1980 Fr. Michael Azkoul SAD attacks, no Seattle conf., tollhouse not dogma
287. May 23/June 5,1980 Fr. Demetrios Puhalo scandal, Dudko, Fr. N’s conf., heart in Orth.
288. May 30/June 12,1980 Fr. Hilarion Children’s page for Orthodox America, ODT
289. June 2/15,1980 Fr. Neketas Open letter from Fr. Herman on Fr. Dudko
290. June 9/22,1980 Fr. Demetrios Dudko & positive Gospel, suffering, PA 1981 conf.
291. June 25/July 8,1980 Fr. Michael Fr. H’s letter, black list, attitude of Fr. N., schism
292. July 19/Aug. 1,1980 John Hudanish Puhalo censored by Synod, tone, Dudko’s speech
293. Aug. 5/18,1980 Rev. Cardoza Search for true Orthodoxy, Santa Cruz Russ, conf
294. Aug. 5/18,1980b Michael Catacomb Ch., Dudko,Bl. Aug. v. Fr.N, definitions
295. Sept. 3/16,1980 John Hudanish Moscow, Dudko not joining Catacomb Ch., heart
296. Oct. 14/27,1980 Fr. Photios Declines PA conf., no prayer for suffering Russians
297. Oct. 14/27,1980b Fr. Demetrios Deep distrust of Grks, no public prayer, sad,schism
298. Nov. 14/27,1980 Anna, Catechumen Non-Orth. Christians, Dudko, interfaith marriage
299. Nov. 22/Dec. 5,1980 Vladika Gregory No reply to Puhalo & Fr. N., Kalomiros at PA conf.
300. 23/Dec. 6,1980 Fr. Demetrios SAD Appendix, West, captivity, Kalomiros’ schism
301. 23/Dec. 6,1980b Constantine Gk.schism, commem. Dudko at Lit., SAD Append.
302. Dec. 7/20,1980 Mrs. Irina Hay SAD, Bp.Ignatius & Bp.Theophan on angels
303. Dec. 9/22,1980 Vladika Gregory Synod on life after death, Puhalo, no public debate
1981
304. Dec. 28/Jan. 10,1981 George & Margaret Attacks by Seattle/Bost. on SAD, Moscow& grace
305. Jan. 17/30,1981 John Hudanish Kicked us out, supercorrect, work on yourself
306. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1981 James Poffhausen Jurisdictions, grace,can’t change OCA, UCSC talk
307. Meatfare Sat. 1981 Fr. Alexey Young Genesis course, Orthodox America, evolution book
308. Apr. 1/14,1981 Vanya Danz Spiritual looking in mirror, Fr. P, monasticism
309. Apr. 14/27,1981 George Can’t advise his maniscript, humbly confess Orth.
310. June 13/26,1981 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bl. Augustine, correctness, distrust of Orth.bishops
311. Aug. 13/26,1981 Dr. Johnstone OW 96 Tavrion, Metr. Philaret, Moscow & grace
312. Aug. 18/31,1981 Vladika Laurus Visit St. H.Pilgrimage, seminary B.Voytan, Tavrion
313. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981 Vladika Gregory OW96, silent majority v. Boston sect, 200 at Pilgr
314. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981b Fr. Gregory Party at PA conf.,Tavrion, Pilgrimage success
315. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981c Fr. Photios Forbid to publish his correspondence w/ Kalomiros
316. Sept. 4/17,1981 Fr. Demetrios Greeks dry of Christian love: humble themselves
317. Sept. 25/Oct. 8,1981 Fr. Michael Henning Boston schism too deep for personal forgiveness
318. Sept. 25/Oct. 8,1981 Fr. Demetrios OW not controversial, Bost. became pressure grp.
319. Sept. 26/Oct. 9,1981 Fr. Ioannikios Basil Voytan’s seminary classes at Platina
320. Oct. 17/30,1981 Fr. George Macris OW96, non-finality of Russian Ch. situation/grace
321. Nov. 25/Dec. 8,1981 Fr. Demetrios Puhalo gone,Moscow, Alice in Wonderland Orth’y
1982
322. Jan. 15/28,1982 Fr. George Macris Wait for free Russia, reading into Synod Decision
323. No date “young seeker” Guenon led him to Orthodoxy
324. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1982 Fr. Vladimir Nina Berchier unfit for marriage, failed monastic
325. May 1/14,1982 Vladimir Seminary training, living conditions at Platina
326. June (early) 1982 Fr. Alexey Young John Kraft’s seminary & summerplans, floaters
327. June 1982 Br. Gleb Preparing for seminary and future
328. Oct. 1,1982 Fr. Herman From Dr. William H. deVlaming on Fr. S’s death
The letters were prepared for publication and published with the blessing of Abbot Herman Podmoshensky
LIST OF LETTERS
1960’s
1. June 14,1961 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rose Quitting academic career
2. July 15,1963 Allison Engler Discovering Orthodoxy
3. Aug.28/Sept.l0,1963 Nina Seco VI. John, VI. Sava, Allison Engler
4. Sept. 12,1963 Allison Engler Orthodox faith, Saints, Dostoyevsky
5. Sept. 3/16,1963 Gleb Podmoshensky Bookstore proposal
6. Oct. 3,1963 Allison Engler Apocalypse, Life after death, Gleb
7. Dec. 18/31,1963 Gleb Brochure, bookstore, brotherhood
8. Dec. 30/Jan. 12,1964 Gleb Youth group, distrust of organization, money
9. Jan. 14/27,1964 Gleb Gospel reading, store by cathedral, buy books
10. Jan. 15/28,1964 Gleb Paid rent, kiosk, get books
11. Jan. 22/Feb. 4,1964 Gleb Freedom, shop preparation, atheist at talk
12. Jan. 30/Feb. 12,1964 Gleb Independence, financial problems
13. Feb. 21/Mar. 3,1964 Gleb Banking, bookcases, icons
14. Feb. 22/Mar. 4, 1964 Gleb Money, advertising, sign
15. Bright Wednesday Gleb Bookstore business & ministry
16. July 20/Aug. 2,1964 Gleb Vladimir Tenkevitch quits, Jordanville order
17. Sept. 9/22,1964 Gleb Bookstore business
18. Sept. 23/Oct. 6,1964 Gleb Printing on new press
19. Oct. 13/26,1964 Gleb Printing, business, icons from Jordanville
20. Oct. 14/27, 1964 Gleb First OW plans, business
21. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1965 Gleb OW article, devil attacking, ads
22. No date Fr. Panteleimon Communism, Against False Union, VI. John’s reply
23. Aug. 18/31,1965 Fr. Panteleimon St. Mark, ecumenism, translations
24. May 3/16,1966 Gleb Printing OW
25. July 13/26,1966 Gleb Manuscripts, Archmin. Amvrossy, Dr. Petrochko
26. Nov. 1/14,1966 Gleb Much talk in the shop, serious re: Vl. John OW
1970
27. Feb. 15/28,1970 Feb. Bishop Theodosius Fr. Plea to not support autocephaly
28. 18/Mar. 3,1970 Mar. David Black Alaskan Church, Metropolia, Bl. Herman
29. 8/21,1970 Mar. Bishop Theodosius Thanks for icon of St. Theodosius
30. 16/29,1970 Mar. Fr. Photios OW, living conditions, autocephaly, Schmemann
31. 19/Apr. 1,1970 Mar. Fr. Neketas Palassis Crisis year, Metropolia, Spruce Is., Bl. Herman
32. 23/Apr. 3,1970 Mar. Fr. David Black Fr. Florovsky, Orthodox practice, autocephaly
33. 31/Apr. 13,1870 Apr. Fr. Panteleimon & monks OW printing, living conditions, Meyendorff
34. 3/16,1970 Apr. Fr. David Black Meyendorff, autocephaly, conscience, responsib
35. 4/17,1970 Apr. Fr. Seraphim Bobich Thanks for critique of Meyend.’s attack of Synod
36. 19/May 2, 1970 Fr. Panteleimon . Ask for money for linotype
37. Apr. 19/May 2,1970b Fr. Seraphim Bobich Suspension, Iakovos/Athenagoras/Schmemann
38. Apr. 21/May 4,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul OW w/Fr. M. Pomazansky on Schmemann
39. Apr. 21/May 4,1970 Craig & Susan Young Spiritual practice, preparation for baptism
40. Apr. 23/May 6, 1970 Fr. David Black Differences between Synod and Metropolia
41. Apr. 26,/May 9,1970 Fr. Neketas Schmemann, Metropolia, Iakovos, Florovsky
42. Apr. 29/May 12,1970 Vlad.&Sylvia Anderson Hindu texts, peace w/Youngs, display at Ft. Ross
43. May 5/18,1970 Craig & Susan Young Practice for children, confession, Uniates
44. May 6/19,1970 Dr. John Johnstone Convert problems, Moscow Patriarchate
45. May 10/23,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Schmemann, Meyendorff, Fr. M. joins Synod
46. Mayl0/23b Fr. Panteleimon & monks Thanks for money, M. Bain, Metropolia
47. May 21/June 3,1970 Mr. Alex V. Cattell Thanks for donation from St. Tikhon’s Society
48. May 26/June 8,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Cnaonization of Bl. Herman, living conditions
49. May 27/June 9,1970 Fr. Neketas Service to Bl. Herman, anarchy, Hitler
50. June 1/14, 1970 Daniel Olsen Tsar, Soviets, Meyendorff
51. June 8/21,1970 Fr. David Black Metropolia, Schmemann & Meyendorff, Alaska
52. June 22/July 5,1970 Daniel Olsen Metropolia, ecumenism, betraying Orthodoxy
53. June 29/July 12,1970 Fr. David Black Bishop Theodosius, Sergianism, Metropolia
54. June 29/July 12,1970 Fr. Neketas OW, living conditions, VI. John’s repose anniv
55. July 7/20,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bl. Herman, coming canonization
56. July 13/26,1970 Fr. Neketas Canonization, Soviet bishops, Life of Bl. Herman
57. Aug. 5/18,1970 Daniel Olsen Canonization report in detail, Alaskan service
58. Aug. 8/21,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Linotype, Athenagoras/Iakovos investigation
59. Aug. 14/28, 1970 Daniel Olsen St. Herman reported as hippie saint, relics
60. Aug. 24,1970 Fr. Vladimir Bridievey Metropolia, St. Herman, autocephaly
61. Aug. 30,1970 Fr. Michael Azkoul Metropolia, Iakovos article, chiliasm, nihilism
62. Sept. 4/17,1970 Daniel Olsen Metropolia, Communist Church, coming tonsure
63. Sept. 4/17,1970b Madrid Mission Athenagoras’ apostasy, true Orthodox pubis.
64. Sept. 8/21,1970 Lev Puhalo & Vassili Living conditions at Platina
65. Oct. 17/30,1970 Daniel Olsen Tonsure, OW on St. Herman canonization
66. Oct. 25/Nov. 7,1970 Madrid Mission Referrals to European Orthodox Missions
67. Oct. 30/Nov. 12,1970 Fr. David Black Ecumenism, Catacomb Church, Metropolia
1971
68. Dec. 28/Jan. 10,1971 Lawrence Campbell Christmas crisis w/Vl. Anthony, staretz game
69. Jan. 4/17,1971 Fr. Panteleimon Tonsure, Christmas crisis, need independence
70. Jan.23/Feb. 5,1971 Nina Kojevnikov Basic rule for prayer & daily readings
71. Jan. 31/Feb. 13,1971 Catherine Spark of Orthodoxy, refer Fr. Azkoul in St. Louis
72. Feb. 26,1971 Greek Minister of interior Protest treatment of Archim. Cyprian K.
73. Mar. 12/25,1971 Vladika Laurus Tonsure, obedience spiritually illegitimate, OW
74. Mar. 13/26,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Anthony Ukase, VI. John’s memory, independ
75. Mar. 21/Apr. 3, 1971 Fr. Panteleimon Jordanville trying to recruit them, stay in Platina
76. Spring 1971 (in Russian) Vladika Averky “I am in terrible state.” VI. John’s blessing
77. Mar. 24/Apr. 6, 1971 Mrs. Kontzevitch Independence, mockery of authority, obedience
78. Mar. 25/Apr. 7,1971 Daniel Olsen Turkish & Communist Yokes, Sergianism
79. Apr. 17/30, 1971 Mr. John Dunlop Translations, OW, Moscow Patriarchate
80. May 1/14,1971 Fr. Innocent name of St. Herman, not St. Germain
81. May 1/14,1971b Anastasios Leubke Name of St. Herman in unnecessary controversy
82. May 5/18,1971 Fr. Ambrosius Pogodin OK to visit, but don’t tell VI. Anthony
83. May 6/19,1971 Fr. Neketas Linotype, calendar, Metropolia spirit in ROCOR
84. May 8/21,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Nektary/Vl. Anthony, no contact w/Vl. A.
85. June 23/July 6,1971 Fr. Panteleimon Services to saints, calendar, publ. plans
86. July 7/20,1971 Fr. Panteleimon VI. A’s visit as peacemaker, ceasefire, VI. Nektary
87. Aug. 3/16, 1971 Lawrence Campbell Fr. Neketas’ visit, Mrs. Harvey, living conditions
88. Aug. 10/23,1971 Lawrence Campbell Monastery vs. church organization. Cover letter to:
89. Aug. 10/23,1971b Lawrence Campbell Rules for their monastic community if he comes
90. Aug. 13/26,1971 Dimitry Finish seminary, try to find inspiration at J’ville
91. Aug. 13/26,1971b Holy Transfig. Brothers Arkady ms., publications, 90% physical labor
92. Aug. 16/29,1971 Lawrence Campbell 6 month trial, debts, monasticism&world don’t mix
93. Aug. 16/29,1971b Alexey Young Writing articles, VI. John, Lives of Saints
94. Aug. 29/Sept. 11,1971 Dimitry Stay in seminary
95. Aug. 31/Sept. 13,1971 Fr. Neketas Fr. Theodoritos’ visit, organizational view
96. Oct. 1/14,1971 Alexey Young Nikodemos, publish-personality, Amer. Orthodoxy
97. Oct. 1/14,1971 Fr. Neketas Idea of Orthodox America, traditional bishops
1972
98. Jan. 25/Feb. 7,1972 Michael Farnsworth Living conditions, decline of monasticism
99. Mar. 5/18,1972 Lawrence Campbell Royal Martyrs, lead type, weather
100. Mar. 21/Apr. 3,1972 Lawrence Campbell Cut off fr. ecclesiastical world, “Blessed” as title
101. Apr. 13/26,1972 Lawrence Campbell Catacomb documents, truck broke
102. Apr. 18/May 1,1972 Fr. Neketas True Vine, VI. Vitaly, charismatics, feeling & inspir.
103. June 3/16,1972 Fr. Neketas Dogma of Redemption, True Vine, independence
104. June 5/18,1972 Alexey Young Nikodemos No. 4, don’t let Fr. Neketas take over
105. June 12/25,1972 Fr. Neketas Veneration of VI. John squashed, fighting Orth’у
106. June 13/26,1972 Daniel Olsen Celtic cause, millenium, calendar, J’ville tragedy
107. July 20/Aug. 2,1972 Fr. Panteleimon VI. Anthony’s attitude on VI. John, pilgrims
108. All Saints, 1972 Fr. Neketas Spark of fervor, charismatics, Western Saints
109. Aug. 16/29,1972 Alexey Young Shroud, evolution, L. Puhalo, freedom to speak
110. Aug. 23/Sept. 5,1972 Nicholas Eastman Guidance towards monasticism, Unseen Warfare
1973
111. Jan. 7/20,1973 Fr. Neketas Sent back tickets to get one for Fr. Seraphim, obey
112. Jan. 31/Feb. 13,1973 Alexey Young Evolution, meeting in Seattle w/Fr. Panteleimon
113. Feb. 3/16,1973 Fr. Neketas VI. Nektary, reviving Good Tidings secretly
114. Feb. 4/17,1973 Nicholas Eastman Confession: Greek & Russian practice, come visit
115. Feb. 7/20, 1973 Igor Kapral Repose of VI. Savva, VI. John Chronicle, orphaned
116. Feb. 13/26,1973 Alexey Young Don’t print Shroud article, need research
117. Feb. 25/Mar. 10,1973 Alexey Young Fr. P’s rejection of Shroud, science, conscience
118. Mar. 1/14,1973 Fr. Neketas VI. John’s crudeness, Church not a habit, VI. Savva
119. Mar. 4/17,1973 Nina Seco VI. John relics from VI. Savva, Life ofBl. Paisius
120. Apr/ 5/18,1973 Fr. Neketas Defending A. Young’s article on evolution
121. Apr. 5/18,1973b Alexey Young Evolution=rival thought pattern to Orthodoxy
122. Apr. 8/21,1973 Fr. Ioannikios Don’t let Lev Puhalo print Dogma
123. Palm Sunday 1973 Fr. Neketaas A. Young wrong to print Shroud article, but...
124. Passion Tuesday, 1973 Alexey Young Should not have mailed Shroud, don’t argue now
125. Bright Wednesday 1973Alexey Young Fr. P’s clique, evolution, Shroud, independ. labors
126. St. Thomas Sunday 1973Fr. Neketas Need to guide & inspire converts, vs. strictness
127. St. Thomas Sunday 1973bAlexey Young Converts, theologians, struggling, don’t fear threats
128. May 8/21,1973 Sylvia Anderson Comfort after Maggie’s death, suffering through
129. May 14/27,1973 Irina Vagin Disharmony betw. Greek & Russian sides/ROCOR
130. May 27/June 9,1973 Vladika Laurus Our Greeks taking over converts, Dogma, Latinism
131. May 29/June 11,1973 Alexey Young Humanism, philosophy, 50% polemics in OW
132. June 29/July 12,1973 Alexey Young Fr. Ephraim, Shroud, evolution, suffering essential
133. July 4/17,1973 Fr. Ioannikios V. Anderson/seminary, Boston open letter/Alexey
134. July 4/17,1973b Alexey Young No debate, Fr.E’s disservice to Eng.-speaking Orth
135. Aug. 6/19,1973 Fr. Ioannikios Boston & Seattle vs. VI. John on converts, ODT
136. Aug. 19/Sept. 1,1973 Fr. Neketas No fighting re; evolution & Shroud, recent Fathers
137. Sept. 8/21,1973 Alexey Young Sovietprisons, Kalomiros’ reply, ODT
138. Oct. 25/Nov. 7,1973 Daniel Olsen Soulless calculation, heart not mind, catacombness
139. Nov. 6, 1973 Alexey Young Fr.E’s 3rd letter, patristic revival, acad. theology
140. Nov. 10/23,1973 Deacon Lev Puhalo Don’t print Acquisition w/o Kontzevitch’s permiss.
141. Nov. 10/23,1973 Alexey Young Place for Nina Seco & Barbara McCarthy
142. Dec. 20.1973 Alexey Young Science & patristic notes for evolution book
1974
143. Jan. 9/22,1974 Alexey Young Community, evolution, Genesis, Apocalypse transl.
144. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1974 Alexey Young Evolution
145. Feb. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Teilhard, more evolution notes
146. Feb. 19,1974 Nina Seco Endure, peacemaking betw. Alexey and Boston
147. Feb. 1974 Alexey Young Fragment of letter on Fr. P. and evolution
148. Feb. 25/Mar. 10,1974 Alexey Young Kalomiros’ 40-page letter, weak patristics & theol
149. Feb. 25,1974b Dr. Kalomiros Patristic research on evolution to come
150. Mar. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Reply to Kalomiros’ “stupid evolutionism”
151. Mar. 2-9,1974 Dr. Kalomiros Reply to evolution letter
152. Mar. 9/22 Alexey Young Scientific approach, Christian evolutionism chapt.
153. Mar. 10,1974 Nina Seco Avoid world and church world, spiritual zeal
154. Apr. 9,1974 Nina Seco Normal American seeker, prayer rule moderation
155. Apr. 10,1974 Alexey Young Same seeker, evolution research, right tone
156. June 7. 1974 Dr. Kalomiros Asking for reply to his letter
157. June 24/July 7,1974 Luke Walmsley Spiritual counsel, get college degree first
158. June 24/ July 7,1974b Nina Seco Taking church for granted, clergy crisis in SF
159. June 30/July 13,1974 Alexey Young Khomiakov, Optina, Western influence, Kireyevsky
160. July 11/24,1974 Nina Seco Carnal warfare, novices, trip to SF
161. July 24/Aug. 6, 1974 Michael Farnsworth Self-deception, crazy converts, sinning
162. July 30/Aug. 12,1974 Dr. John Johnstone Luke Walmsley’s trials
163. Aug. 2/15,1974 Alexey Young Christian evolutionism chapter & patristic section
164. Sept. 5/16,1974 Nina Seco Don’t try to help Maria Kraft, Boston temptation
165. Sept. 22/Oct. 5,1974 Alexey Young Christian evolutionism & patristic section
166. Nov. 21,1974 Fr. Ephraim Elder, Sobor, translations, Paul Bartlett
1975
167. Jan. 4/17,1975 Alexey Young Kalomiros, John Kraft, Kireyevsky, creationism
168. Jan. 7/20,1975 Alexey Young Daniel O.: correct w/o committment, Kireyevsky
169. Jan. 7/20,1975 Barbara Murray John Kraft, his mother’s trying to get rid of him
170. Feb. 1,1975 Fr. Valery Lukianov Sobor, Solzhenitsyn, pastors keep savor of Orth’y
171. Feb. 6/19, 1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bulgakov, Solzhenitsyn, Paris Orthodoxy
172. Feb. 18/Mar. 3,1975 Alexey Young Kireyevsky, Sergianism, organization
173. Mar. 1975 Maria Kraft Monastery as reward, raising her boys = salvation
174. Mar. 25,1975 Alexey Young Birth control, sexuality, John Kraft’s education
175. Mar. 28/Apr. 10,1975 Christopher Amerling News and pastoral guidance, Lenten reading
176. Apr. 29,1975 Dr. Kalomiros Solzhenitsyn, Sobor, Metropolia non-communion
177. May 16/29,1975 Alexey Young Fr. P.’s rebuke of Metr. Philaret, group pride
178. May 25/June 5,1975 Alexey Young Evolution book, weak converts, C. Amerling
179. July 17/30,1975 Alexey Young New Valaam Academy, community, NT, ORF
180. Aug. 13/26,1975 Vladika Laurus Fr. P cut off VLAverky for serving w/Bp. Petros
181. Aug. 15/28,1975 Barbara McCarthy Advice: Leaving community means spir. trouble
182. Aug. 24/Sept. 1975 Alexey Young B. McCarthy, NT, Ingrams, Fr. P’s hold on converts
183. Aug. 25/Sept. 7,1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Soloviev, Berdyaev, Kireyevsky, Florensky, Bulgak.
184. Aug. 26/Sept. 8,1975 Dr. Kalomiros Fr.P as only Orth, teacher, VI. Vitaly, “feel”of Orth
185. Sept. 12/25,1975 Fr. George Veneration of Western Saints, list of possible ones
186. Sept. 18/Oct. 1,1975 Fr. George St. Callistus, calendar
187. Sept. 21/Oct. 4,1975 Alexey Young Fr. P. “mess”, Hudanish/Old Believer visit
188. Sept. 29/Oct. 12,1975 Fr. Igor Kapral Bl.Aug., Saints, Latin influence, Fr. P’s party-line
189. Oct. 2/15,1975 Alexey Young Despondency, college boys, sect, VI. Averky
190. Oct. 4/17,1975 Alexey Young Fr.P’s anything permissible, don’t fight, politics
191. Oct. 5/18,1975 Fr. Valery Lukianov Fr.P, converts, coming schism, attack on Bl. Aug.
192. Oct. 8/21, 1975 Alexey Young Convert syndrome, oily letters, politics, don’t quit
193. Oct. 9/22,1975 NinaSeco Fr. P. & spiritual fakery, Fr.Dudko, VI. Averky
194. Oct. 10/23,1975 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bulgakov & Florensky by Schmemann & VI. John
195. Oct. 22/Nov. 4, 1975 Alexey Young Laurence C., old maidism, O. Believers, Nina/Fr.P
196. Oct. 24/Nov. 6/1975 Christopher Amerling Coming to visit
197. Oct. 24,1975b Andrew Bond True zealots, British Saints, Fr.P’s “expert” tone
198. Oct. 25,1975 Thomas Living conditions at monastery, trust, coming visit
199. Nov. 7/20, 1975 Phanourios Ingram Fasting, confession, Holy Communion, suffering
200. Nov. 18/Dec. 1,1975 Macarios Novitiate, seminary, narrow path
201. Nov. 27/Dec. 10,1975 Paul Bartlett Fr. Dudko, priesthood, Life of St. Gregory of Tours
202. Dec. 1/14,1975 Fr. Hilarion Fr.P’s crazy convert knowing better, objectivity
203. Dec. 3/16,1975 NinaSeco Isolation and aloofness, Orth, world for yourself
204. Dec. 3/16,1975b Alexey Young Hudanish, categorized for Vl.Averky OW, Vl.John
1976
205. Jan. 3/16, 1976 Alexey Young Sederholm, tiny groups vs. parishes, Laurence goes
206. Jan. 18/31,1976 Alexey Young Prelest, fancy, convert opinions, Laur.&Hudansh
207. Jan. 21/Feb 3,1976 Dr. Kalomiros Fr. P/Bp.Petros, community, Frs. cut off by party
208. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1976 Alexey Young Rebaptism of converts, economy, psych, insecurity
209. Feb. 14/27,1976 Alexey Young Eugene zavarin, evolution as faith, naturalism
210. Feb. 22/Mar. 6,1976 Dr. Kalomiros Tone, degrees in science, Haekel’s theory,West, infl
211. Mar. 17/30,1976 Alexey Young ORF, BPV, NV Acad, grads, 5th c.Gaul, St. Greg T.
212. Mar. 17/30,1976b Nicholas Bl. Augustine vs. Patristic “experts”, love & piety
213. Apr. 3/16,1976 Nina Seco Getting priest for Etna, busy-busy,VI. Averky died
214. Apr. 3/16,1976b Alexey Young Nina’s convert syndr., discouraged by VI. A’s death
215. Apr. 12/25,1976 Christopher Amerling Laurence gone, VI. Averky’s death, heavier burden
216. Apr. 18/May 1,1976 Andrew Bond Rebaptism, zeal not accd.to knowl.,Fr. P. fashion
217. May 22/June 4, 1976 Andrew Bond Boston letter/party, lost savor of Orth, rebaptisms
218. May 29/June 11,1976 Daniel Olsen Matthewites, Auxentios, zealotry, ecumenism
219. May 31/June 13,1974 Christopher Amerling Tests & struggles ahead, feel and love for Orth’у
220. June 2/15,1976 Alexey Young Right wing, helped create a monster, fragr. of Orth.
221. June 9/22,1976 Macarius Schaefer Judging one’s spir.state, stay at J’ville, sum. help
222. June 10/23,1976 Fr. Hilarion Dark clouds ahead, asylum at Platina
223. June 10/23, 1976b Christopher Amerling Fleshly sins, humility, darkening atmosphere
224. June 10/23,1976c Fr. Alexis of Boston Loophole in your heart, letter to Andrew Bond
225. June 12/25, 1976 Daniel Olsen Jura Mtns., Gallic Saints, Russian book on VI. John
226. June 24/July 7,1976 Fr. Mark Wakingham Veneration of Western Saints, rebaptisms, zealots
227. June 30/July 13, 1976 Fr. Panagiotes Synod not breaking communion, inward freedom
228. July 4/17. 1976 Andrew Bond Reconcile to his bishop & priests, no fight, respect
229. July 12/25,19765 Fr. Cyprian Threats left & right, ROCOR on royal path, VI. Jn.
230. July 14/27,1976 Alexey Young A. Bond, moderate stand for true Orth., rebaptisms
231. July 16/29,1976 Fr. Neketas Written in blood, trust bishops,correctness disease
232. July 27/Aug. 9,1976 Fr. Ioannikios Peace, no “extra hands”, borrowing Macarios S.
233. July 29/Aug. 11,1976 Alexey Young Fr. P’s censorship, Fr. Dudko, Barbara McC. there
234. Aug. 10/23,1976 Fr. Panagiotes No formal declarations on breaking communion
235. Aug.l0/23b Nicholas No startsi, spiritual reading
236. Aug. 13/26,1976 Alexey Young Boston authority, psycholog. diocese of Fr. P.
237. Aug. 16/29,1976 Seraphim Baptism, monasticism, obedience, орёппеѕѕ, come
238. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1976 Fr. Neketas Not offended, disagreement deep, aloof fr. details
239. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1976b Christopher Amerling Suffer, commitment, NV Academy grads off path
240. Oct. 1/14,1976 Mr. Graves Western Saints, Bl. Augustine, Vita Patrum
241. Nov. 4/17,1976 Fr. Ioanikios Greeks in camp, narrow, “right,” double standard
242. Nov. 16/29,1976 Alexey Young Visitors, Mary Mansur, S. Kourdakov generation
1977
243. Jan. 27/Feb. 9,1977 Fr. Cyprian Ordinations, St. Cyprian, disunity, moderation
244. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1977 Alexey Young NVA tapes, preparation for Holy Communion, SF
245. Apr. 13/26,1977 Christopher Amerling Ordination, wt. of cross, pull to heaven pilgrims
246. June 16/29,1977 Vladika Nectary Saints & holy men in Calendar, bishops’ authority
247. July 3/16,1977 Fr. Ioannikios Evolution, philosophy, Kalomiros, theology, Axioms
248. Aug. 8/21, 1977 Fr. Ioannikios Evolution, age of earth, mystery of creation
249. Oct. 10,1977 Not a letter Lect. notes: “How to Survive in Orth. Chr. World”
1978
250. Theophany, 1978 Andrew Bond Boston infl. in Eng., restored to communion
251. Jan. 22/Feb. 4,1978 Fr. Hilarion Proposed publications of Lives of Saints, ODT
252. Mar. 22/Apr. 4,1978 Andrew Bond Fr.P.infl. subsiding, calculation, keep working
253. Palm Sunday 1978 Mr. Stamos ОС schism, Moscow Patr., jurisdictions, strictness
254. May, 19/June 1,1978 Fr. Chrysostomos Suffering from politics, catacomb existence
255. June 16/29,1978 Fr. Chrysostomos ROCOR reaction to fanaticism, moderation
256. Oct. 18/31,1978 Vladika Laurus L. Puhalo unbalanced opinions, superior tone, BPV
1979
257. Jan. 14/27,1979 Vladika Laurus Receiving Fr. Donald into RCA, married a widow
258. Jan. 20/Feb. 2,1979 Fr. Ioannikios L. Puhalo’s attack on SAD arts, in OW,V. Averky
259. Jan. 28/Feb. 10,1979 Fr. Donald in Tennessee May join RCA as layman, not priest, keep publ.
260. Feb. 9/22,1979 Rev. Gooderidge Step backward to Ortho. Ch., see Fr. Ives DuBois
261. Feb. 9/22,1979b Timothy Shell OCA & RCA intercommunion, baptism, marriage
262. Feb. 14/27,1979 Fr. Basil Rhodes Timothy &Anna, Mosc. Patr., OCA ecum./modem
263. Mar. 7/20, 1979 Anna Demoniac fornication, dream attacks, joining RCA
264. Apr. 20/May 3,1979 Barry Baptism, believing heart,contact live trad.of Orth.
265. Apr. 30/May 13,1979 Fr. Herman in Greece Avoid test for bishop,God’s work here, pilgrimages
266. May 1/14,1979 Fr. Roman Lukianov L.Puhalo to speak vs. tollhouses, disrespects Orth.
267. May 12/25,1979 Fr. Laurence Campbell Shroud, Party Headquarters,life after death/Puhalo
268. May 12/25,1979b Barry Monasticism/repentance, finish college, suffering
269. May 16/29.1979 Fr. Herman in Greece w/4 letters from others, writing only on Sundays
270. May 24/June 6,1979 Fr. Theodore Jurewitz Fr. Chrysostomos, sobriety, no longer expect much
271. June 1/14,1979 Fr. Yves Dubois Vl. Vitaly, cold pretentious, not take seriously
272. June 5/18,1979 John Hudanish Choir singing, basic humility, Etna style of parish
273. June 16/29,1979 Mrs. Prokopchuk Puhalo vs. tollhouses, Bl.Aug., sad, no debate,SAD
274. Aug. 9/22,1979 Fr. Akakios Give up reacting to Fr. P., Orth, of head not heart
275. Aug. 9/22,1979b Fr. Chrysostomos Sympathy for sufferings = for salvation; Akakios
276. Aug. 10/23,1979 Andrew Bond Positive attitude, not reaction; suffering Orthodoxy
277. Aug. 22/Sept. 4,1979 Fr. Mamas Open letter, spir. fakery, infallibility, VI. Andrew
278. Sept. 20/0ct. 3,1979 Fr. Hilarion Disfavor with Boston, J.Van Deerlin, Dudko inspir.
279. Oct. 23/Nov, 5,1979 Fr. Neketas Party attack: SAD, B’hood, J’ville, Russian v. Grks
280. Nov. 1/14,1979 Fr. Roman Lukianov History of Fr. P.& Fr. N., politics vs. Russ. theology
281. Nov. 8/21,1979 Andrew Bond Fr. Dudko, Boston line, J’ville talk, duller speaker
1980
282. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1980 Fr. Ambrose Fr. John Lewis changing jurisdictions
283. Mar. 13/26,1980 John Hudanish Failed as spir. father, not Christian or caring, pride
284. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1980 Maria Kraft Gleb & Welfare Dept, want him to stay, not uproot
285. Mar. 31/Apr. 13,1980 Fr. Neketas More SAD attacks, no Seattle conf., cry of anguish
286. May 14/27,1980 Fr. Michael Azkoul SAD attacks, no Seattle conf., tollhouse not dogma
287. May 23/June 5,1980 Fr. Demetrios Puhalo scandal, Dudko, Fr. N’s conf., heart in Orth.
288. May 30/June 12,1980 Fr. Hilarion Children’s page for Orthodox America, ODT
289. June 2/15,1980 Fr. Neketas Open letter from Fr. Herman on Fr. Dudko
290. June 9/22,1980 Fr. Demetrios Dudko & positive Gospel, suffering, PA 1981 conf.
291. June 25/July 8,1980 Fr. Michael Fr. H’s letter, black list, attitude of Fr. N., schism
292. July 19/Aug. 1,1980 John Hudanish Puhalo censored by Synod, tone, Dudko’s speech
293. Aug. 5/18,1980 Rev. Cardoza Search for true Orthodoxy, Santa Cruz Russ, conf
294. Aug. 5/18,1980b Michael Catacomb Ch., Dudko,Bl. Aug. v. Fr.N, definitions
295. Sept. 3/16,1980 John Hudanish Moscow, Dudko not joining Catacomb Ch., heart
296. Oct. 14/27,1980 Fr. Photios Declines PA conf., no prayer for suffering Russians
297. Oct. 14/27,1980b Fr. Demetrios Deep distrust of Grks, no public prayer, sad,schism
298. Nov. 14/27,1980 Anna, Catechumen Non-Orth. Christians, Dudko, interfaith marriage
299. Nov. 22/Dec. 5,1980 Vladika Gregory No reply to Puhalo & Fr. N., Kalomiros at PA conf.
300. 23/Dec. 6,1980 Fr. Demetrios SAD Appendix, West, captivity, Kalomiros’ schism
301. 23/Dec. 6,1980b Constantine Gk.schism, commem. Dudko at Lit., SAD Append.
302. Dec. 7/20,1980 Mrs. Irina Hay SAD, Bp.Ignatius & Bp.Theophan on angels
303. Dec. 9/22,1980 Vladika Gregory Synod on life after death, Puhalo, no public debate
1981
304. Dec. 28/Jan. 10,1981 George & Margaret Attacks by Seattle/Bost. on SAD, Moscow& grace
305. Jan. 17/30,1981 John Hudanish Kicked us out, supercorrect, work on yourself
306. Jan. 24/Feb. 6,1981 James Poffhausen Jurisdictions, grace,can’t change OCA, UCSC talk
307. Meatfare Sat. 1981 Fr. Alexey Young Genesis course, Orthodox America, evolution book
308. Apr. 1/14,1981 Vanya Danz Spiritual looking in mirror, Fr. P, monasticism
309. Apr. 14/27,1981 George Can’t advise his maniscript, humbly confess Orth.
310. June 13/26,1981 Fr. Michael Azkoul Bl. Augustine, correctness, distrust of Orth.bishops
311. Aug. 13/26,1981 Dr. Johnstone OW 96 Tavrion, Metr. Philaret, Moscow & grace
312. Aug. 18/31,1981 Vladika Laurus Visit St. H.Pilgrimage, seminary B.Voytan, Tavrion
313. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981 Vladika Gregory OW96, silent majority v. Boston sect, 200 at Pilgr
314. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981b Fr. Gregory Party at PA conf.,Tavrion, Pilgrimage success
315. Aug. 21/Sept. 3,1981c Fr. Photios Forbid to publish his correspondence w/ Kalomiros
316. Sept. 4/17,1981 Fr. Demetrios Greeks dry of Christian love: humble themselves
317. Sept. 25/Oct. 8,1981 Fr. Michael Henning Boston schism too deep for personal forgiveness
318. Sept. 25/Oct. 8,1981 Fr. Demetrios OW not controversial, Bost. became pressure grp.
319. Sept. 26/Oct. 9,1981 Fr. Ioannikios Basil Voytan’s seminary classes at Platina
320. Oct. 17/30,1981 Fr. George Macris OW96, non-finality of Russian Ch. situation/grace
321. Nov. 25/Dec. 8,1981 Fr. Demetrios Puhalo gone,Moscow, Alice in Wonderland Orth’y
1982
322. Jan. 15/28,1982 Fr. George Macris Wait for free Russia, reading into Synod Decision
323. No date “young seeker” Guenon led him to Orthodoxy
324. Mar. 26/Apr. 8,1982 Fr. Vladimir Nina Berchier unfit for marriage, failed monastic
325. May 1/14,1982 Vladimir Seminary training, living conditions at Platina
326. June (early) 1982 Fr. Alexey Young John Kraft’s seminary & summerplans, floaters
327. June 1982 Br. Gleb Preparing for seminary and future
328. Oct. 1,1982 Fr. Herman From Dr. William H. deVlaming on Fr. S’s death