About the book: 2003 / "... not only heavenly vision sees in Her the Grace with which She was vouchsafed from God: but in the great Church, throughout the entire universe joy is proclaimed about Her, and together with the angelic council the human race also pleases Her,” writes Hieroschemamonk Stefan (Kurteev), later the Venerable Stefan of Philaeus, in his book, talking about the earthly life of the Most Holy Theotokos and her significance and help in our cause salvation. The book also includes a biography of Hieroschemamonk Stefan (Reverend Stefan of Philaeus). Published according to the publication of Sytin and Co. 1902 Moscow.