a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
The weekend of September 16-17 found me at St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Roswell GA, where I had been invited by Fr John Townsend to give my presentation on the History of Orthodox Monasticism, and the North American Thebaid Project. The warm hospitality of the entire parish, the beauty of the church …
Continue reading St Mary of Egypt Parish Presentation on the Thebaid Project – with photos
Technically, I'll be in Kansas for this one! — If you are in the greater Kansas City area, please join us at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Overland Park, Kansas, on September 30, for my presentation on Orthodox Monasticism and the North American Thebaid. Vespers at 5:00pm, presentation to follow. Full details on the flier... I'll …
Continue reading Missouri Trip, Part 2 — Parish Presentation at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Travel these days is nearly continuous for the Thebaid Project, for which I am very thankful! And I am greatly anticipating my first pilgrimage to Holy Archangel Michael and All Angels Skete, in Weatherby, Missouri, September 25-28. From the Skete's website, you can get a real sense of their life and growth: We are two …
Continue reading Missouri Trip, Part 1 – Holy Archangel Michael and All Angels Skete
Join us at St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Roswell GA (north of Atlanta) tomorrow, Sunday, September 17! 9:40am - Hours and Divine Liturgy, followed by a brief time of coffee & fellowship, and then my presentation on Orthodox Monasticism and the North American Thebaid. St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, 1765 Woodstock …
Continue reading Parish Presentation Sept. 17 at St Mary of Egypt Church, Roswell GA
A summary of Thebaid Project activity over the past six weeks, with exciting news about upcoming monastery and parish visits, and some additional surprises. Dear Fellow Thebaid Pilgrims, I’m a couple of weeks late on my monthly Thebaid Update Schedule, but I hope you’ll appreciate the reasons for the delay, as the last six weeks …
The North American Thebaid 