"So ridiculous. And they're all going to die anyway!" says a young nun from an Orthodox monastery in Ivanovo about those who pursue worldly possessions. Sonia lives differently from her fellow nuns: in addition to work and prayer, she ...See more"So ridiculous. And they're all going to die anyway!" says a young nun from an Orthodox monastery in Ivanovo about those who pursue worldly possessions. Sonia lives differently from her fellow nuns: in addition to work and prayer, she fills her time with her great passion, icon painting. Surrounded by animals, far from family and major events, this vibrant person can seem lost to the world. But although Sonia has chosen a difficult life that requires constant self-improvement, she considers herself truly free and fulfilled. Written by
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