The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual Elders and Saints of Orthodox Christianity First published as a compiled manuscript in Greek in 1782, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how one may develop their inner powers and awake from illusion; how they may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how they may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.
For many years, Orthodox Christians have been awaiting the English translation of the 5th and final book of the Philokalia, the first 4 books having long been translated by Bp. Kallistos Ware and Mother Maria. However, the fifth book of the Philokalia has been translated and published by Anna Skoubourdis and Saint George Monastery in 2021, in both hardcover and paperback, just like the other four volumes published in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Here are the links to all five volumes that are now available:
- The Philokalia: Volumes I, II, III, & IV in 4 paperback books
- The Philokalia: Volume I in hardcover
- The Philokalia: Volume II in hardcover
- The Philokalia: Volume III in hardcover
- The Philokalia: Volume IV in hardcover
- The Philokalia: Volume V in paperback
- The Philokalia: Volume V in hardcover
This is great news for English-speaking Orthodox Christians everywhere! Glory be to God!
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