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Against the Current. Archpriest Sergey Sergeyevich Shukin. This unique, personal account of a Russian Orthodox priest, who, in his youth witnessed the collapse of the Russian Empire and the Revolution of 1917, is a true story of those who were forced underground, struggling together to maintain their Christian faith without compromise. It serves as a timely warning, an inspiring memoir and an example of spiritual steadfastness for all believers, especially those who find themselves living in oppressive circumstances during times of wars and tribulations.
Paperback, English language edition. 238 pages. Brand new. (Note: if ordered as a separate item, the book will ship for free.)
Archpriest Sergey Sergeyevich Shukin was born in the city of Rostov-on-the-Don, Russia in 1891. He studied at a specialized Moscow technical educational institution, and, in 1918, received a degree in chemical engineering. At the same time, he actively participated in the Moscow and Rostov branches of the Russian Student Christian Movement. In 1934 he was arrested by the NKVD for religious activities and sentenced to five years in prison in the Ukhta-Pechersk camps in Komi.
On March 25, 1946, Sergey Sergeyevich was ordained a priest by Bishop Nathanael Lvov, who, at the time was Ruling Bishop of the Western European Diocese, in the barrack church of St. Procopius of Ustyug in Hamburg (Germany ). Fr. Sergey resided and served in the Fischbek camp for displaced persons near Hamburg (Germany) under the jurisdiction of the ROCOR. In 1949 he served in the city of Bradford (Yorkshire), England. In 1952, Fr. Sergey moved to Toronto, where he was elevated to the rank of archpriest, and served as second priest. He actively worked with youth, organized the parish school, as well as a “Vladimir” circle for older youth. In 1966 he was appointed rector of the Holy Trinity Church (ROCOR) in Windsor, Canada. Fr. Sergei reposed in 1977 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY.
