St. Dorotheos of Gaza belongs t the teachers of the desert. He was a spiritual master who grounded his whole existence on the love of God and the obedience of His commandments.

St. Dorotheos lived in the 6th century and with his spiritual instructions proved himself to be a personality of exceptional greatness or all ages. His Practical Teaching, Lessons and Letters, made him an influential voice in the Christian communities, both monastic and flourishing in the world.

The wisdom of St. Dorotheos has its challenges for today and helps us to learn what unconditional love for God and for fellow human persons means.