Whenever I have read them (The Desert Fathers) they have been very inspiring for me! They speak of such a beautiful and pure Christianity that reaches the soul in such a practical manner. I especially loved The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John Climacus! I also have a book of sayings by the desert fathers and it has such a different flavour and beauty compared to modern Christianity.

Were the desert fathers Gnostics?

Kind regards,

OoA