Summer travel and photography continues for the North American Thebaid Project with my first visit to the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (ROCOR) in northwest Georgia, and pilgrimages to two of Elder Ephraim’s monasteries in Florida: Panagia Vlahernon and Holy Annunciation (GOA).

Each of these have informative and attractive websites (see links below) where you can learn about their way of life and how to schedule a pilgrimage. I am most eager to be back on the road and in the holy confines and sacred grounds with the monks and nuns.

In addition, I will be giving a presentation at St Mary of Egypt Church (ROCOR) in Roswell GA on Sunday, September 17, during coffee hour following the Divine Liturgy. If you are in the Greater Atlanta and Marietta area, please join us!

And, looking ahead to October, I am planning on attending the OCA Diocese of the Midwest Annual Assembly as an exhibitor, with a full display for the Thebaid Project including a continuous digital slide show, handouts, and more. I hope to see some of you there; please stop by my display so we can get acquainted!

Below is my schedule so far, with embedded links. Subject to change. You can also view the entire proposed Itinerary for the North American Thebaid.

Asking your prayers for safe travel, and your support for the Thebaid Project!

Monastery of the Glorious Ascension, Resaca GA
August 25-27, 2017

Panagia Vlahernon Monastery, Williston FL
August 28-31

Holy Annunciation Monastery, Reddick FL
August 30, 2017

Parish Presentation: St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, Roswell GA
September 17, 2017 at 9:40 am – 2:00 pm
Hours/Liturgy begin at 9:40am ET; Presentation during coffee hour.

Midwest Diocesan Assembly (OCA)
October 11 & 12, 2017
Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Broadview Heights, OH