THE NORTH AMERICAN THEBAID
by Ralph H. Sidway
A photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian Monasteries across the American Continent
Available now from St Tikhon’s Monastery Press
“Brings to light the hidden life of prayer and asceticism quietly shaping the soul of our continent.” ~ from a 5-star review at STM Press
“A beautiful and original photographic pilgrimage across North America… the story of a profound journey… I highly recommend it.” ~ Paul Kingsnorth, writer
“It’s a book every Orthodox Christian should have displayed in their home.” ~ Abbot Tryphon of Vashon Island
“A truly inspirational photographic journal… breathtaking beauty…” ~ from the Introduction by Abbess Christophora (Matychak)
From the publisher:
This is an incredible and unique book demonstrating, through stunning photographs, the vibrancy of Orthodox monastic life in America. Presented in a large, clothbound edition of over two hundred full color pages and printed in Great Britain, this is a book that will ornament any coffee table or church library.
Features photographs and a brief summary of over thirty monasteries in the lower forty-eight and Alaska. Includes monasteries from many jurisdictions among whom are:
Holy Trinity (Jordanville, NY), New Skete (Cambridge, NY), Saint Anthony’s (Florence, Ariz.), St Herman’s (Platina, Calif.), and Saint Michael (Spruce Island, Alaska).
Introduced by Mother Christophora of Holy Transfiguration Monastery (Ellwood City, Penn.) Also included are three feature articles by Abbot Sergius of Saint Tikhon’s, Hieroschemamonk Ambrose (Young), and Abbot Tryphon of Vashon Island.
224 pages | 10″ x 12″ | Smyth-sewn and clothbound with dust jacket
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