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<blockquote>''One form of the ascetic Christian life is called foolishness for the sake of Christ. The fool-for-Christ set for himself the task of battling within himself the root of all sin, [[pride]]. In order to accomplish this he took on an unusual style of life, appearing as someone bereft of his mental faculties, thus bringing upon himself the ridicule of others. In addition he exposed the evil in the world through metaphorical and symbolic words and actions. He took this ascetic endeavor upon himself in order to humble himself and to also more effectively influence others, since most people respond to the usual ordinary sermon with indifference. The spiritual feat of foolishness for Christ was especially widespread in Russia.'' --(Excerpted from ''The Law of God'', Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY: 1993)</blockquote>

* Venerable Michael the Fool-for-Christ of the Klops Monastery ([[January 11]]) ([[June 23]] - [[Translation (relics)|translation ]] of his relics)

* Blessed [[Nicholas Konchanov of Novgorod|Nicholas Kochanov]], Fool-for-Christ at Novgorod ([[July 27]])

* [[Hierotheos (Vlachos) of Nafpaktos]]. , ''[http://www.pelagia.org/htm/b02.en.orthodox_psychotherapy.00.htm#more Orthodox Psychotherapy].'' 1994. ISBN 9607070208

* Fr. [[Dumitru StaniloaeKallistos (Ware) of Diokleia]]. “The Fool in Christ as Prophet and Apostle,” ''Prayer and HolinessSobornost'' (incorporating ''Eastern Churches Review'') , new series 6. Fairacres Publications2 (1984), September 19826-28. ISBN 0 7283 0093 1

* Blais, DrFr. Donald (OCDS[[Dumitru Staniloae]], ThD). ''[http://amicus.collectionscanada.gc.ca/aaweb-bin/aamain/itemdisp?sessionKey=999999999_142&l=0&d=2&v=0&lvl=1&itm=21565549 Passion Prayer and Pathology in Teresa of Avila's Mystical Transformation: With Reference to the Transpersonal Theories of Michael Washburn]Holiness''. Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Regis College and the Pastoral Department of the Toronto School of TheologyFairacres Publications, University of TorontoSeptember 1982. Submitted August ISBN 0 7283 0093 1, 1997. Defended October 16, 1997.:: ''Dr Donald Blais is an Orthodox Christian Russian-styled monk-in-the-world (monach ou miru), ([[Orthodox Church in America|OCA]]), and a Penobscot-Metis. His study on Holy Madness is [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp02/NQ35453.pdf available online] at the National Library of Canada.''

* Larche, Jean-ClaudeDr. ''Healing Mental IllnessDonald Blais ([[w: The Experience Doctor of the First Centuries of the Christian EastTheology|ThD]]), ''[http://amicus.collectionscanada.gc.:: ''French theologian ca/aaweb-bin/aamain/itemdisp?sessionKey=999999999_142&l=0&d=2&v=0&lvl=1&itm=21565549 Passion and Doctor Pathology in Teresa of Philosophy Jean-Claude LarcheAvila's study of modern psychiatry with respect Mystical Transformation: With Reference to studying the Orthodox view Transpersonal Theories of Michael Washburn]'madness', drawing on patristic . Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Regis College and hagiographical literature the Pastoral Department of the I-XIV centuriesToronto School of Theology, recounting the experience University of healing mental illness by holy fathersToronto. Submitted August 1, who1997. Defended October 16, unlike psychiatrists, examined 1997.:: ''Dr. Blais is an Orthodox Christian Russian-styled monk-in-the person-world (monach-ou-miru), took into account the totality of the human being (spirit, soul[[Orthodox Church in America|OCA]]), and body)a Penobscot-Metis. His study on Holy Madness is [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp02/NQ35453. Pays special attention to "Fools for Christ's sake" - Yurodstvopdf available online] at the National Library of Canada.''