The Vision of the Fathers of the Last Centuries: Archbishop Averchie Taușev (1906-1976)

It is well known that Christian spirituality unanimously affirms that the main goal of the human being is to be deified. All human powers were originally directed towards the attainment of perfection, meaning, towards God. Following the fall into sin, this natural orientation was distorted and the direction of these powers was reoriented towards man and the world. Thus, a „conflict of interests” was created between the original human nature and the nature of the fallen man. The symbiosis of archetypal drive and will is the only way of restoration. This article aims to make the term of “striving” as understandable as possible. It must be understood as the only way to fulfillment and to the acquisition of true happiness that can be found only in God. Only with and through Him can human fulfillment (deification), be achieved. Although dedicated to the contemporary man, the work of Archbishop Averchie often contains negative statements regarding the evolution of the world. In fact, his perspective intends to awaken the modern man, but for some it may be received as a discouragement. Also as a member of ROCOR (Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) and considering the period in which he lived, which was deeply impacted by the consequences of communism, his understanding of the neediness can be accepted.