Patristic Nectar Announces Release of Book on Elder Cleopa's Life

Saint Cleopa of Romania

RIVERSIDE, CA — Earlier this week, Patristic Nectar Publications announced that a new book on the life of Saint Cleopa is available for purchase. This announcement comes right as the glorification of the great Romanian elder is being celebrated, with services held on Thursday.

Available in paperback and hardcover, "The Life of Saint Cleopa" was written by Archimandrite Ioanichie Bǎlan and newly translated with the blessing of Metropolitan Teofan.

Source: Patristic Nectar

A social media post from Patristic Nectar Publications, which was founded by Fr. Josiah Trenham, states that the biography "offers timeless Patristic wisdom on spiritual life, prayer, suffering, and faithfulness to Christ in this secular age."

Copies of the book can be purchased here. General information on Saint Cleopa's life can be found on the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America's website.

Saint Cleopa, pray to God for us!

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