Reminiscences and Recollections: The Memoirs of Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

Discover the intimate memoir of one of Orthodox Christianity's most influential modern voices. This compelling volume presents transcribed conversations with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, offering readers unprecedented insight into his remarkable journey from his early years through his scholarly career and conversion to Orthodoxy. The book reveals fascinating encounters with literary giants like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, while exploring his experiences in church life and academic pursuits at Oxford. Readers of his acclaimed works like 'The Orthodox Church' and 'The Orthodox Way' will gain valuable context about how these seminal publications came to be. Published by St Vladimir's Seminary Press, this collection of reminiscences combines scholarly depth with personal warmth, offering a unique window into the life of a man who helped bridge Eastern and Western Christian traditions through his writings and teaching.