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became one of the greatest teachers of Orthodox Christianity in our times
Elder Anatole the Younger of Optina name_Wild Rose The important thing for usThe Elders of Optina Monastery have had a tremendous impact on Russian society, calling forth a nationwide blossoming of sanctity. During the course of a century, their prophecy and God illumined counsel attracted spiritual seekers from far and wide. One of the last Optina Elders was Elder Anatole (Potapov) (18551922), a disciple of the great Elder Ambrose and a contemporary of Elder Nektary. After his period of discipleship in the Optina Skete, he