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St Theophan the Recluse (1815- 1894) was a profound Church scholar and a true ascetic. He served the Church as a bishop in both Tambov and Vladimir. Seeking the life of a recluse, he requested early retirement from episcopal service in 1866, and devoted himself to writing and translating spiritual books, such as The Philokalia, The Spiritual Life and How to be Attuned to It, The Path to Salvation, and Letters on the Spiritual Life. His legacy is a spiritual benefit for all Christians.. He is known for communicating the teaching of the early Christian Fathers in a clear and approachable manner.