The Doorway to Unity

Boris Kriger’s The Price of Truth examines the polarizing legacy of Father Alexander Men, a Russian Orthodox priest whose missionary work brought thousands to Christianity before his unsolved assassination. The text frames Men’s life as a gateway to broader theological inquiries, specifically exploring the delicate tension between evangelical flexibility and the doctrinal precision of the Orthodox tradition. Kriger analyzes the common accusations of syncretism and modernism leveled against Men, ultimately arguing that his «wide roads» were necessary bridges to lead a secularized, post-Soviet generation back to the ancient Church. Beyond the individual, the book reflects on the nature of Christian unity, the reality of sacramental presence, and the dangers of a zealotry that lacks the essential ground of humility. Through a series of meditations and case studies, the author maintains that true ecumenism requires a return to the fullness of apostolic faith rather than a compromise of its core axioms. Ultimately, the work serves as an exploration of how the Church maintains its unbroken line of truth while navigating a fractured and increasingly skeptical world.