How to Find a Spiritual Father? (+ Orthodox Spiritual Life 101) - Bishop Alexei of Alaska

Bishop Alexei (Trader) of Alaska discusses how to find a spiritual father as well as provides advice for those beginning the Orthodox spiritual life.
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His Grace Bp. Alexei (Trader), was tonsured at St. Tikhon's Monastery before relocating to Karakallou Monastery on Mt. Athos, and most recently was made OCA bishop of Sitka and Alaska. He is a seasoned monastic as well as a well-read theologian, who wrote his Th.D. at the University of Thessalonica before returning to the States.

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