Any Russian who knows his ancestral faith -- Orthodox Christianity -- knows the name of Father Seraphim Rose. His writings, the people say, change lives. During the Communist era, they were banned -- today millions of copies are sold in bookstores all over Russia.This comprehensive biography traces the spiritual odyssey of Father Seraphim, setting forth his message and offering a glimpse into the soul of a man whose life showed the meaning of being in the world but not of it. An inspiring introduction to a towering spiritual figure.