Blessed John, the Wonderworker: A Preliminary Account of the Life and Miracles of Archbishop John Maximovitch

by Seraphim Rose

Blessed John (1896-1966) is believed by Orthodox Christians all over the world to be the holiest man of the 20th century. Manifesting many contrasting forms of sanctity, he was at one a God-inspired theologian and a "Fool-for-Christ", a zealous missionary hierarch and a feeder of the poor, a severe ascetic and a loving father to orphans. A man of intense and cease. less prayer, he was a genuine Holy Elder in the tradition of the great Russian startsi. Piercing the veil of time and space, he would mystically hear and answer people's thoughts before they would express them.This edition contains numerous source-materials on Blessed John's life, a pictorial biography and one hundred personal testimonies of his sanctity.

Genres: Christianity, Biography

477 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Seraphim Rose, born Eugene Dennis Rose, was a hieromonk of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in the United States, whose writings have helped spread Orthodox Christianity throughout modern America and the West. They have also been widely read in Russia. Although not formally canonized as of 2008, he is venerated by some Orthodox Christians as a saint in iconography, liturgy, and prayer.

Reviews

[Mihajlo Curcic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for all of us who knew so little about this great Saint of modern times. May we have his protection.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant summary of the life of this great saint of our recent times

[Mother Seraphima · Rating 2 out of 5]

Of course, with St. John there are some wonderful miracles remembered. This book is mostly a compilation of many peoples' encounters with St. John or the miracles he worked both before and after his repose. It is difficult to piece together a comprehensive and flowing biography. If that is what you are looking for, this book is not recommended. But, if you are interested in the many miracles attributed to St. John, then this is quite an expansive collection.

[Nate Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hagiography of the life Saint John Maximovich of Shanghai and San Fransisco.