What are the fasts? Why has God and His Holy Church established the time of the Fasts? What is a more worthy way to approach the fasts?

What are Podvigs, how can struggle be turned to joy? How is it that the commandments of Christ are light and his yoke is easy? St. Sergius also speaks of the nature of taking up one’s cross.

What is Govenie, the nature of Baptism, and the Mystery of Holy Confession? How can we re-live our baptism, and prepare to make a more worthy confession?

In this part, St. Sergius concludes his entire testament with the worthy partaking of Holy Communion.