--- product_id: 53328671 title: "The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1" price: "€ 43.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/53328671-the-philokalia-the-complete-text-vol-1 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1 **Price:** € 43.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** € 43.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/53328671-the-philokalia-the-complete-text-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Philokalia Vol 1 - here translated and edited by G. E. H. Palmer - is the most influential book besides the bible in the recent history of the Orthodox church. The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church. Other volumes available from Faber: The Philokalia Vol 2 The Philokalia Vol 3 The Philokalia Vol 4 The Philokalia Vol 5 Writings from the Philokalia Review: Ignore the comments about this being a pdf. desertcart ... - Ignore the comments about this being a pdf. desertcart have allowed reviews from different editions to mix up. This kindle version has chaptes that can be clicked and lead you straight to the sections you want to read. No formatting problems - no issues of any kind. Having got that out of the way - it's hard to believe that all those expensive volumes can be downloaded for such a small price. If you are familiar with The Philokalia you need no explanation, if you don't you're probably not Orthodox so it may not be what you're looking - what we have here is the meat of Christian spirituality from those who have reached the heights. One word of warning - some of this material is intended for aescetics and if every Tom Dick and Harry tries to apply these teachings to themselves without proper spiritual direction it may lead to mishaps. Review: What a discovery on Christian Prayer, - An excellent book/series on Christian Prayer, coming from a non Orthodox background there are some amazing instructions on how to pray almost a road map with instructions and advice on how to get to know God. For a lay person the key is to find the balance between advice for monks and persons living in an non monastic environment. There are many guide books on Eastern non Christian Prayer/meditation practice ie Zen etc that are available, however for the Christian seeking God through Jesus Christ this is the series that I have been waiting for for almost 15 years. Thank you ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 145,105 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 89 in Orthodox Christianity 130 in Spiritual Rituals 1,847 in Christian Living (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 536 Reviews | ## Images ![The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IqHPyc1mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ignore the comments about this being a pdf. Amazon ... *by O***R on 29 April 2016* Ignore the comments about this being a pdf. Amazon have allowed reviews from different editions to mix up. This kindle version has chaptes that can be clicked and lead you straight to the sections you want to read. No formatting problems - no issues of any kind. Having got that out of the way - it's hard to believe that all those expensive volumes can be downloaded for such a small price. If you are familiar with The Philokalia you need no explanation, if you don't you're probably not Orthodox so it may not be what you're looking - what we have here is the meat of Christian spirituality from those who have reached the heights. One word of warning - some of this material is intended for aescetics and if every Tom Dick and Harry tries to apply these teachings to themselves without proper spiritual direction it may lead to mishaps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a discovery on Christian Prayer, *by M***S on 8 November 2014* An excellent book/series on Christian Prayer, coming from a non Orthodox background there are some amazing instructions on how to pray almost a road map with instructions and advice on how to get to know God. For a lay person the key is to find the balance between advice for monks and persons living in an non monastic environment. There are many guide books on Eastern non Christian Prayer/meditation practice ie Zen etc that are available, however for the Christian seeking God through Jesus Christ this is the series that I have been waiting for for almost 15 years. Thank you ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monastic lessons *by C***M on 29 March 2015* If you know about this book it needs no review, for those who do not it is a collection of stories and letters with lessons to be learnt from deep meaningful reflection on ones life compared to those mentioned. It is not a light read and should be taken in small stages. you cant read this cover to cover and not ever use it again. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Vol. 1 - THE LADDER OF DIVINE ASCENT - On the Acquisition of the Holy Spirit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/53328671-the-philokalia-the-complete-text-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/53328671-the-philokalia-the-complete-text-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*