... full with tears by reason of the immense compassion which seizes his heart; a heart which is softened and can no longer bear to see or learn from others of any suffering, even the smallest pain, being inflicted upon a creature...moved by the infinite pity which reins in the hearts of those who are becoming united to God.* ___ *Lossky, Vladimir. Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, p. 111

... and Quote "Sacred Tradition plays an important role in the interpretation of Scripture. By Sacred Tradition we mean, "the life of the Holy Spirit in the Church" (Vladimir Lossky). The Holy Spirit has been abiding in the Church since Pentecost guiding it to all truth, i.e., to the proper interpretation of Scripture. The Orthodox Church does not ignore what the Spirit has taught ...

... two volume set, The Theology of the Icon, published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press. The second work is again by Leonid Ouspensky, and co-written with Eastern Christian theologian, Vladimir Lossky (author of The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church), The Meaning of Icons also published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press. Final mention goes to another two volume set, Guide to Byzantine ...