The Stranniki (Russian for Runaways or Wanderers) are the strong Pomorsky Old Believers who rejected prayers for Tsar Peter and all government papers (identification, passports, money, etc). They would not wear clothing contrary to Old Orthodox Russia, nor eat with those of contrary Faith and Practice. Keeping themselves separate from the antichrist society they went far into the Siberian wilderness. This blog is about these people and my effort to conform my life to theirs.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
How To Completely Renounce The World
A certain young monk asked an elder, “Father, now do I have to completely renounce the world?”
“Fear not,” answered the elder, “if you live a really Christian life, the world will immediately renounce you.”
