Elder Paul of Optina

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:associatedWith Optina Elders
gptkbp:birthDate 1866
gptkbp:burialPlace Optina Monastery
gptkbp:celebrates October 1
gptkbp:characteristics Compassion
Wisdom
Asceticism
Humility
Prayerfulness
gptkbp:contribution Spiritual_writings
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Charity
Counseling
Meditation
Prayer
Teaching
Community service
Encouragement
Retreats
Guidance
Fasting
Confession
Support for the needy
Fostering spiritual growth
Promoting peace
Fostering community
Promoting the sacraments
Encouraging prayer life
Counseling the troubled
Encouraging community worship
Encouraging faith
Encouraging love for neighbor
Encouraging moral living
Encouraging repentance
Encouraging service to others
Guiding through trials
Listening to confessions
Promoting humility
Promoting love
Promoting the teachings of Christ
Promoting the virtues of faith, hope, and love
Providing comfort
Spiritual_direction
gptkbp:deathDate 1912
gptkbp:followedBy Monks and laypeople
gptkbp:hasTheme gptkb:Elder_Ambrose_of_Optina
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elder Paul of Optina
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Russian_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:influencedBy Elder Seraphim of Sarov
gptkbp:influenceOn Modern_Orthodox_spirituality
gptkbp:inspiredBy Holy Fathers
gptkbp:knownFor Spiritual guidance
gptkbp:legacy Influence_on_Russian_spirituality
gptkbp:notableWork Letters and teachings
gptkbp:placeOfBirth Optina Monastery
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:title Elder