Exodus: St John Maximovitch Leads His Flock out of Shanghai

John B. Dunlop's Exodus is the story of St. John Maximovitch's incredible efforts in saving hundreds of Russian Orthodox Christians from Stalin-backed Communist Chinese forces, and his successful lobbying of the U.S. government to allow their emigration to America. By drawing on primary source letters, memoirs, interviews, and newspaper articles, Dunlop takes readers on a thrilling journey into the refugee and orphan experience, as well as St. John's vital role in leading them to safety. This powerful biography recounts their struggles through war, politics, and epic military efforts, as well as St. John's Moses-like leadership in guiding his flock to a place of refuge. Through Dunlop's extensive use of primary source evidence, this narrative comes to life, making it an inspiring story of faith and survival.

St John Maximovitch (1896–1966) is loved and venerated throughout the world. Born on the eve of the Communist Revolution, he was a leading figure in the Russian diaspora, serving the Church in Yugoslavia, China, the Philippines, France, and the United States. His sanctity, asceticism, and wonderworking are well known from several different published versions of his life.