About the book: 2009 / Equal to the Apostles of God Cosmas of Aetolia (1714–1779) - a people's Saint, a fiery preacher who taught "by word and example" and crowned his life's service to martyrdom crown, is a person who undoubtedly deserves the closest attention from all who are interested in the historical destinies of universal Orthodoxy. Today, the teachings of Cosmas of Aitolian are no less relevant than two centuries ago. The “Words” of Cosmas of Aitolian have been published in millions of copies in Greece and in many other countries. Published in Russian for the first time. The book is addressed to a wide range of readers interested in Orthodox spirituality.