Download or read book Letters to a Beginner written by Abbess Thaisia and published by St Herman Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abbess Thaisia was the most influential woman spiritual leader in pre-revolutionary Russia. At one time, Letters to a Beginner was given to all women who entered the monastic life, to serve as an orientation and guide to the path they had chosen. In a series of 14 letters, Abbess Thaisia discusses the origins of monasticism, the duty of obedience and mutual love, and the dangers of idle talk and gossip. An inspiring look at the practical spirituality of an exceptional woman.