a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
Presented at the retreat in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of his repose, 2012 UPDATED: See also this companion article, also from Pravoslavie, featuring recollections of Blessed Hieromonk Seraphim by His Grace, Bishop Daniil, Vicar of the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia, and an especially insightful talk by Hieromonk Damascene (now …
Continue reading Vignettes of a Holy Life: Reminiscences of Fr. Seraphim Rose [Updated]
This past year I've begun following photographer David duChemin. He is a wonderful photographer and I love his images, his approach. But I have been stunned at how his words about photography sound at times like Orthodox Christian Monastic and Patristic writings. I find his approach to photography to resonate very strongly with my own. …
The height and breadth of North America takes away one's breath, when one considers it all. Even more breathtaking is the breadth of places where Orthodox monasticism is taking root. Below is my proposed itinerary, to give you an idea of the many monasteries planted across the USA and Canada, from Florida and the Gulf of …
A word about the quality of the North American Thebaid book, which we plan to publish in 2018: One of the earliest and most important decisions I made when forming the North American Thebaid Project was to learn about the printing of fine photographic books, so that I could ensure an excellent finished product. That search led me to a …
With real joy and thanksgiving, but also with not a little fear and trembling, I realized today that I leave for the first leg of the North American Thebaid Pilgrimage in less than a week and a half... This is a powerful awareness. I feel as if my life may change forever through this venture. I certainly …
Continue reading Preparing for Pilgrimage: St Tikhon’s Monastery, Part 1
The North American Thebaid 