“The pilgrim’s is a way of great simplicity. Even so, some guidance is necessary to understand it. Now, for the first time in English, comes a truly useful version of the beloved classic of Russian spirituality—one that allows us to actually follow the pilgrim on his way.” —Clark Strand, author, The Wooden Bowl: Simple Meditations for Everyday Life“I will be recommending this new translation to those interested in learning about the Jesus prayer. Thanks to the helpful annotations, it will be a most useful resource.” —Frederica Matthewes-Green, National Public Radio commentator; author, Facing East and At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy