Science and the Holy Fathers - Hieromonk Seraphim Rose

In notes found after his repose, Hieromonk Seraphim of Platina examines the philosophy of the Holy Fathers on science, evolution, secular knowledge, and theology. As he always does, he draws on various Fathers, including St. Gregory Palamas, St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, and the disciple of the Optina Elders, Ivan Kireyevsky, while calling to mind the works St. Basil the Great and other towering Saints. His perception is nearly unmatched as he shares many key principles that not only apply to Genesis and evolution, but also to our modern world that has words such as “trust the science“ and notions of transhumanism on the tip of many tongues. This is an antidote for those longing for truth in this age of apostasy. “Modern science thinks it is “knowledge” par excellence, and before its prestige Orthodox believers waver, often apologizing for believing what seems “unscientific,“ remaining content with the pietism or “religious feeling” which is the place where the scientific establishment allows