Books

Father Artemy's books are presented here - prose and poetry collections - and you can read selected chapters from them.

Preaching works are akin to literary creativity. In the 21st century, when, following corruption, there is a disintegration of form and content in art, it is so gratifying, having found sources of living water, to draw from them thoughts and feelings that are clothed in words.

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

Crown of the Lord's Summer

A new poetic book by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov reproduces the calendar circle of the main church holidays and days of remembrance of the great saints of antiquity, as well as Russian ascetics of the faith of two past centuries... >>>

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Poetry
Crown of the Lord's Summer

Priesthood I

This book represents the fourth part of the autobiographical memoirs of Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov and tells about the first years of his pastoral ministry... >>>

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Priesthood

Touches to the portrait of the spiritual father

A book about the way of thinking and life of Hieromonk Pavel (Lysak), who died in 2022. The book captures the feat of pastoral service of a wonderful mentor of spiritual life in Christ... >>>

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Hieromonk Pavel Lysak

Royal passion-bearers and the fate of Russia

This collection connects the moral feat of Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich and the Yekaterinburg Calvary with the fate of modern Russia, the future of which depends on us and on our love for the Motherland... >>>

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Royal Passion-Bearers
Russia

Fairy tales for children and adults

This collection of poetry contains both original stories and well-known stories, creatively rethought by the author. Unobtrusive edification is understandable to both the experienced reader and children... >>>

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Poetry
For children

My university

The book can be classified as a memoir genre. It covers the events of 1978 - 1983, spent by the author at the Faculty of Philology within the walls of Moscow University... >>>

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Students

Virgin Mary, rejoice!

Pastoral reflections on the Archangel's greeting. The book is dedicated to Abbess Ksenia and the sisters of the Alekseevskaya Convent in Moscow... >>>

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Arkhangelsk greeting

Souls dead and alive

The book “Souls Dead and Alive” presents readers with a gallery of immortal Gogol characters in poetic sketches. The author reflects on human passions and the rebirth of the human soul... >>>

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Poetry
For children
Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol

Priesthood II

In the second volume of pastoral memoirs, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov talks about his rectorship at the Church of All Saints in Krasnoye Selo, about events and meetings with people whose destinies entered his heart... >>>

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Priesthood

Sovereign's crown

The book is dedicated to the centenary of the martyrdom of the holy Royal Passion-Bearers (1918 – 2018). The author reflects on their tragic fate, inextricably linked with the fate of Russia itself. .. >>>

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Poetry
Royal Passion-Bearers

Heroes of ancient Hellas

The Christian interpretation of the myth, which captures the centuries-old experience of the ancient Greeks, is of undoubted interest for the inquisitive modern reader... >>>

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Poetry
For children

Books by the confessor of the Alekseevsky monastery, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov

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Thirty-three and 1 Why doesn’t everyone understand and accept poetry? I think this happens for the same reason why classical music remains alien to some teenagers. They have not yet learned to think deeply and feel subtly; they are not able, due to their youth, to revere beauty...
My University The book “My University” can be classified as a memoir genre. It covers the events of 1978-1983, spent by the author at the Faculty of Philology at Moscow University. Verbal portraits of outstanding teachers and famous clergy, a reflection of the ideological quests of student youth and their difficult path to the Church, the spiritual atmosphere of Moscow parishes and, finally, the drama of a sincere young soul make this work an interesting monument to a bygone era.
Why is confession needed?
From a bird's eye view (pdf 6.8 Mb) (pdf 2.14 Mb) This new work by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov is autobiographical. It included memories of the first seventeen years of life. Of real interest are the verbal portraits of representatives of the creative intelligentsia who were part of the writer’s family’s social circle. The book will be read with pleasure by everyone who thinks about the spiritual and moral development of a teenager’s personality, and is designed for an audience of different ages.
Seven words about the Sacraments of the Mother Church (rtf) (pdf 7.8 Mb) The brochure is intended for those embarking on the path of Christian life and wishing to gain an idea not only of the procedure for performing the Sacraments, but also of their internal content. Pastors may find the author's reflections on modern parish practice of performing the Holy Sacraments particularly interesting.
“Life Lessons” (Open lessons with schoolchildren of different ages) (rtf)
“A verbal wreath for the head of a Russian teacher, or a reflection on the moral feat of a teacher.”
Great Lent. Chapter from the book “Happy Lent!”
"About mutual patience and love"
“One, two, three, four, five...” (A priest’s reflection on school grades under the sign of eternity)
“My first confession” (rtf)

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Vladimirov Artemy,

Artemy Vladimirovich Vladimirov, archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church, Orthodox preacher, missionary, member of the Writers' Union, rector of the All Saints Church in Krasnoe Selo.

Artemy Vladimirovich was born on February 21, 1961 in Moscow. In 1978 he graduated from school No. 29, specializing in English. After graduating from school, he entered Moscow State University at the Romance-Germanic department of the Faculty of Philology. Then he transferred to study in the Russian language department.

In 1983 he graduated from Moscow State University. He worked as a teacher at school No. 59 in Moscow.

In 1988, Artemy Vladimirov was ordained a priest and appointed to the position of teacher at the Moscow Theological Seminary. He served in the Church of the Resurrection of the Word, and in 1990 - 1991. in the Mitrofan Church.

In 1991, priest Artemy Vladimirov was transferred to Krasnoe Selo to the position of rector of the All Saints Church of the former Novo-Alekseevskaya monastery convent.

In 2011, Father Artemy was introduced to the Patriarchal Council on Motherhood, Family and Childhood.

Currently, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov is a member of the Writers' Union, teaches at St. Tikhon's University, and holds the position of head. Department of Homiletics of this University, and Deputy. Dean of the Faculty of Law culture of the Strategic Missile Academy.

Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov is the author of the following publications:

“Love and faith” “Bless the Lord, my soul” (Words and conversations) “From the abundance of the heart” (Sermons and conversations delivered at the Holy Dormition Pukhtitsa Monastery in 1999-2006) “Lord, I called to You, hear me ..." (Collection of selected sermons) "Illuminate the robe of my soul, Light-Giver..." (Sermons delivered at the Pyukhtitsa Dormition Convent) "Happy fasting" "Under the sign of eternity" (The story of the Star of Bethlehem) "Bead, Pearl, Diamond" ( Christmas Tale) “Eaglets Learn to Fly” (A Tale for Adults) “Born by Lightning” (Parable about the Fire Element and the Immortal Human Spirit) “White Angel of Moscow” (About the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth) “The Seven-Colored Rainbow of the Human Word” (Speech to Students Stary Oskol branch of the Belgorod Faculty) “The Art of Speech” (Lecture course) “Evangelical mercy in the life of a shepherd” “Why is confession needed?” “Thou hast laid crowns on their heads” (about the Sacrament of Marriage) Why is confession needed? From a bird's eye view Seven words about the Sacraments of the Mother Church “Life Lessons” (Open lessons with schoolchildren of different ages) “A verbal wreath for the head of a Russian teacher, or a reflection on the moral feat of the teacher.” Great Lent. Chapter from the book “Happy Lent!” “On mutual patience and love” “One, two, three, four, five...” (A priest’s reflection on school grades under the sign of eternity) “My first confession”

Confession and prayer: New books about the main thing

New publications by Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov are presented at the Orthodox St. Tikhon's University for the Humanities

In the Cathedral Chamber of the Orthodox St. Tikhon's Humanitarian University, in the very place where a century ago the meetings of the All-Russian Local Council of 1917-1918 were held, the Lenten evening of one of the most famous Moscow pastors and preachers, Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov, took place. A man who, over three decades of priestly service, brought many thousands of modern people to Christ, and also wrote dozens of spiritual and educational books.

Confession and prayer: new books about the main thing

The latest of the priest’s works is “At the Cross and the Gospel. Pastoral reflections on the Sacrament of Repentance" and "Hallowed be Thy Name. Reflections on the Jesus Prayer” are especially relevant during Lent and just recently came out of print. It was these books that Father Artemy presented during the last evening, which received a very subtle and heartfelt title - “Breath of Life”. He presented it in his characteristic lyrical manner: with readings of his own poems and works of classics. With performances by the spiritual choir, and most importantly - sincere and touching, and sometimes ironic stories from their own life and many years of spiritual practice:

“Father, I was in kindergarten, and my friend found a pack of cigarettes in a children’s toy box, and then I took a drag!” - Lord have mercy! The power of the Cross is with us! Did you smoke after that? - Never! - Well, God will forgive, God will forgive...

But, of course, not everything is so funny and simple in the spiritual practice of a modern priest. Yes, the general set of human sins has changed little over the past millennia, but the attitude towards them has changed considerably. Moreover, according to Father Artemy’s firm conviction, the easily accessible Internet has caused enormous damage to the morality of modern people, especially young people. But “there is no man who will live and not sin,” the main thing is to overcome the false fear of repentance - the Sacrament of Confession. Father Artemy Vladimirov shared with Tsargrad the main idea of his new book about this Sacrament:

I talked today about the fact that I chose the genre of small diary entries precisely so that, poking literally anywhere in this small mortal work, the reader would find something precious, important and meaningful for himself. And since the book talks about the difficulties in preparing for Confession, in communicating with the shepherd, and points out numerous mistakes on the part of both the shepherd and the flock, in this sense it can be an unobtrusive aid for the penitents...”

But it is impossible to learn repentance without having the experience of prayerful communication with the Lord. And this is exactly what is said in the second new book of Father Artemy, “Hallowed be Thy Name,” dedicated to the central prayer in the life of every Orthodox person - the Jesus Prayer, the beginning of all repentance.

The peculiarity of the second book is that the author is trying to prove to himself that a small child, a housewife, and an elderly person with a broken hip are able to call on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ with attention, reverence, and through the Name called upon with faith, the energy of the Holy Spirit overshadows our thoughts and feelings,”

- Father Artemy told Tsargrad.

All his books are written in an easy and understandable language, but at the same time very deep. They lead every attentive and thoughtful reader from “verbal milk” to “solid spiritual food.” And accordingly, they are genuine guides in spiritual life. Guides that can become a serious help for every person - both those taking the first steps towards the Church of Christ, and those already on Her saving “Ship”.