a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
I am determined to get caught up on posting photographs I've made at the wonderful parishes which have hosted my presentation on Orthodox monasticism and helped support the Thebaid Project. My heartfelt thanks to Fr Basil Rusen and the parish of St Herman of Alaska in Hudson OH, for their friendship, generosity and prayers! If …
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I was honored to be invited by Fr Timothy Sawchak to give my presentation on Orthodox Monasticism and the North American Thebaid on September 30. Holy Trinity is celebrating their Centennial this year, and it was very special to me to be able to honor this milestone by making some photos for them. Visit the …
Continue reading NEW PHOTO GALLERY! — Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Overland Park KS
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE 40TH PARISH ANNIVERSARY THIS OCTOBER, AND THE NEW CHURCH GROUNDBREAKING FROM JUNE 2013! I've been visiting St Symeon the New Theologian for thirty years, soon after the parish moved to its current location in Birmingham. In recent years I have photographed the groundbreaking for their new church building, their …
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Here is a very insightful article/interview on monastery tourists versus true pilgrims. Though coming from a European perspective, the principles for welcoming the curious and showing them the warmth and welcome of Christ's love are especially applicable to American monasteries. When do Tourists become Pilgrims? Pravoslavie, October 31, 2017: There is nothing bad about …
After a couple of months of nearly continuous travel, I am getting caught up on photo editing, and just posted a new gallery of images, these from St Paul Skete (Antiochian, women's) in Grand Junction, Tennessee, about an hour outside of Memphis. Please proceed over to the St Paul Gallery to see a selection of …
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The North American Thebaid 