The Walking Saint - Patriarch Pavle of Serbia
In this remarkable book, Fr. Danilo Rogich, longtime friend and colleague, has done something unique and extraordinary: He has enabled the reader to come in touch with the spirit of this contemporary Saint of the Church! His ability to give the reader an intimate look at the thought and mindset of this beloved Patriarch of the Church is both illuminating and inspiring, especially to those who never knew this holy man. Too often, the Serbian people are portrayed in contemporary media in negative, unchristian ways. In this loving tribute, Fr. Danilo shatters such falsehoods: The depth of faith that Patriarch Pavle of blessed memory exhibited in life - a faith that saw numerous challenges yet transformed all around him - enables the reader to learn the true ethos of the Serbian people. In encountering The Walking Saint for the first time, the reader will soon come to realize that the legacy left by him is one that must serve as both a guide and a necessity if one is to understand the riches of the Holy Orthodox Faith and live them out in this contemporary world. AXIOS Fr. Danilo!
-Very Rev. Stevan (Stevo) Rocknage, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport & Duquesne,
PA, Chair of Youth Ministry of Serbian Orthodox Church in North America
An excellent biography of Serbian Patriarch Pavle, who led the Serbian Orthodox Church during the tumultuous and complicated times of the breakup of Yugoslavia and Serbian troubles. Written with care, it helps us understand this gentle man, small in stature, but great in faith and soul.
-Predrag Matejic, Ph.D., Professor, The Ohio State University, Curator of the Hilandar Research Library, and Director of the Resource Center for Medieval Slavic Studies
Rejoice, oh people of ALL Faiths! The Reverend Father Daniel Rogich has once again purposefully and passionately used his abundant talents in deeds, bringing forth another illuminating book, masterfully creating his latest, THE WALKING SAINT: Patriarch Pavle of Serbia. Through thorough research, Fr. Dan has used his strengths and talents for that which is good and worthy, for himself, his family, his nation, for everyone (Patriarch Pavle). Fr. Dan uses his pastoral expertise to shepherd his readers along the divine path of goodness and mercy the Righteous Pavle followed, from his boyhood, his vast schooling, and especially to his exceptional experiences in Kosovo as Bishop before becoming Patriarch. As a special additional chapter (100 Apophtegmata), we are taught words of wisdom traveling with the Saint on his life's journey, learning divinely inspired sayings that may help us with decision making in the future. He has done an exceptional job on this book, allowing us the opportunity to always have our beloved Patriarch Pavle with us in our homes. I highly recommend this book for every home. What a great present it would be for all loved ones. I am positive that this book, The Walking Saint: Patriarch Pavle of Serbia, will walk its way into homes everywhere, appealing to people throughout the world who value humanism in its fullest, purest sense.
-Milana (Mim) Karlo Bizic, Teacher, Librarian, Tradition Bearer