Painless, Blameless & Peaceful

Orthodox Christian Reflections on Death, Dying, and Eternal Life

In the services of the Orthodox Church, we pray for a good death—a “Christian end.” Yet many people approach the end of life unprepared and fearful. In Painless, Blameless & Peaceful: Orthodox Christian Reflections on Death, Dying & Eternal Life, author and longtime parish priest Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis shares some of his pastoral experiences, both good and bad, with families of the dying and with those who are facing death.

He discusses ways we can understand and accept death, help prepare our loved ones, and find hope when that final day arrives for each of us. Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternity with Him, the end of a life—ours and our loved ones’—can bring peace and even joy.

©2025 Father Stavros N. Akrotirianakis (P)2025 Father Stavros N. Akrotirianakis

Painless Blameless Peaceful

This is one of the most important books I’ve read. It you have ever wondered about the end of life please read this book. It provides helpful information & wonderful hope for those who are sick or informed & death is near and their families. I highly recommend this book

Peacefulness about Death

This is one of the most beautifully written books about dying and death that I have ever read. In the last few months I lost my husband of 48 years very suddenly and so for a while I was in a state of shock and a bit of denial! I was told about this book so I decided to listen to the audio version. As I would close my eyes and listen to the gentle voice of the young man that read, I felt a peace that came over me! I cried a few times at the lovely stories of a few people that the author had encountered in his life’s journey. Instead of sadness I was reminded of God’s amazing love and His promise of Eternal Life. I know someday I will be reunited with my husband once again and that gives me a peace that passes no understanding. I highly recommend this book to anyone that might question dying or just needs to be reminded,like me,of God’s promises. This was my first audio book and I think I really absorbed so much as the young man reading had such a great way of conveying the messages and stories that made me want to keep listening!