About the book: year / The third story is perestroika Moscow and its environs. And also Alexandria and Caesarea of ​​those distant times, when the church and the empire looked at each other with caution and did not know that they would soon become friends. Almost everything has changed in this world, and almost everything has remained in its place... - I’m not even talking about the fact that we can help - well, or hinder - your career, and effectively. But there are more important things. Let's say... well, just suppose, for the sake of argument, as they say in the language of a potential enemy: you graduate from university and begin to make a career in the spiritual sphere. You can take the long route: go to seminary, you know, this is another four years of essentially the same barracks, and even with cramming. Or you can - and this will not be difficult to help you with - immediately receive ordination, a parish in the center of Moscow, a friendly attitude from the authorities. Educated, honest shepherds are now worth their weight in gold. “And in return - a soul?” “Don’t be insolent, young man,” the KGB officer’s voice did not waver, “in return, it’s better to drink tea.”.