New Photo Gallery now posted from Protection of the Virgin Mary Monastery, Lake George CO. Dozens of images plus info on the monastery, and my reflections on this haven of stillness in the Rockies. There is a certain 'Fragrance of the Desert' in the more remote monasteries, which goes beyond the heady blend of flora …
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NEW GALLERY: Monasteries of Our Lady and St Laurence, in the Colorado Rockies
I just posted an extensive gallery of images from my week at The Monasteries of Our Lady and St Laurence in the mountains above Cañon City, Colorado, and invite you to view them! The stunning vistas and beautiful church, monastic dwellings, and rustic retreat lodge make for an inviting experience, and hospitality is certainly one …
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The Western Pilgrimage Begins…
Parish visits and a special encounter with a monastic writer and abbot, plus great travel weather, have 'put the wind in my sails' for this major leg of my American Thebaid Pilgrimage. Sorry for the spotty posting lately, but my limited multitasking capabilities have been limited to a variety of deadline-driven tasks. Now that I'm …
Recent Elders on Monasticism
First in a new series of blog posts featuring reflections on monasticism by 20th century Orthodox monks and nuns. In working on the design for the North American Thebaid coffee table book — the publishing goal of my two-year photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries of the USA & Canada — I am going back …
Special Thebaid Presentation at St Symeon Food & Culture Fair, Sat. April 28!
I hope you can join me for the St Symeon Food & Culture Fair for a special day of events, presentations, beautiful chorale music, food, exhibits, church tours, and much more. I will be giving an introductory presentation on Orthodox Christian Monasticism throughout the day, featuring photographs from over a dozen monasteries in North America …
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The North American Thebaid 