Here is the first portion of a documentary on St Tikhon's Monastery in South Canaan PA, which provides a little historical background on the oldest Orthodox Christian monastery in North America:
Category: Monasteries
The Itinerary
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 …
Preparing for Pilgrimage: St Tikhon’s Monastery, Part 1
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 …
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Market Study confirms: The Thebaid Project is Unique (Updated)
The North American Thebaid is truly unique in the Orthodox Christian world. Market research reveals very few projects similar to this in scope or purpose, and nothing like it in North America. Most photo books on Orthodox monasticism center on exotic and legendary locales such as Mount Athos in Greece, or St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot …
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First Monastery Visits Scheduled for September
The actual travel and photography for the North American Thebaid Project is set to begin in early September, three weeks ahead of schedule. So far, this first leg of the pilgrimage includes: St Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery, Waymart PA, September 6-8 Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Ellwood City PA, September 9-11 These first visits occur during the …
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The North American Thebaid 