Every virtue that distinguishes man from beast, gradually diminishes as one enters the shadows of St. Sviatoslav's Church presided over by Father Vladiskroff, a personality that is totally at odds with all that is sacred. The candles' wax drips its hot tears as you accept Holy Communion and forever lose redemption!
This book was self-published by the author. I have read this novel several times over the past 30 years. It is well written, and I thought it was a good introduction for me into Russian history, the orthodox church, and folklore.