I Live Again: A Memoir of Ileana, Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austriaby Ileana, Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austria (later Mother Alexandra) Ileana, Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austriawho in later life became Mother Alexandra, founder of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Pennsylvaniawrote this memoir shortly after relocating to the US in the 1950s. It tells the story of a life full of suffering, tragedy, and exile, but all is suffused with the author's deep faith, hope, love, and

Elder Zacharias discusses the nature and purpose of the first grace given at the beginning of the Christian spiritual odyssey

demanding in turn our own growth in person-hood

Christ’s life and work

and she was and still is a guide of others toward Christ and a model of authentic spiritual person

The editors saw the need to include many saints from among the various Orthodox peoples over the course of the past ninety years who are not found in the original Prologue

One need only say in addition: Here is the path—start walking

thus the name “Of Vladimir”

The Elder Moses of Optina

--Elder Ambrose of Optina

Akathist to the Holy Spirit

but this is very far from being all that is demanded for the ordering of one’s salvation

Chronologically tracing the period of the last four days of the Savior s earthly life