Two thousand years ago, men and women left the noise, ambition, and distractions of society to seek God in the wilderness. The Desert Fathers and Mothers of Egypt, Syria, Armenia, Ethiopia, and beyond fought a battle that still rages today—the battle against the passions of the human heart.

Their weapons were silence, prayer, fasting, humility, and repentance. Their goal was freedom in Christ.

This zine was created to bring that ancient spiritual tradition into conversation with the struggles of modern life. Each issue explores themes like distraction, suffering, repentance, martyrdom, and the radical call of the Gospel through the lens of Oriental Orthodox spirituality.

Inside you’ll find reflections on the lives of saints, sayings from the desert, essays on spiritual warfare, artwork, poetry, and practical ways to begin living a more intentional Christian life.

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