Travel and photography for 2018 begins with pilgrimage to Dormition Monastery in Rives Jct MI
Category: Monasteries
New Women’s Monastery established in Upstate New York
The quiet churching of America continues, with yet another monastery being established in New York State. Glory to God! New Women's Monastery blessed in Upstate New York OrthoChristian.com, Richfield Springs, New York, November 29, 2017: Property in upstate New York was recently purchased and blessed for a new Russian Orthodox convent, reports the site of …
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Mini Gallery: St John the Theologian Skete, Hiram Ohio
I was able to make a quick "get acquainted visit" at St John's Skete on November 20, on my way south from New Skete in New York. This historic men's skete was initially an OCA monastery, but the property was transferred to the Russian Church Abroad (ROCOR) after the original community was invited to retire …
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New Photo Gallery: New Skete, Cambridge NY
I am very pleased to announce an extensive gallery of images (over three dozen!) from my recent pilgrimage to New Skete (OCA), in Upstate New York, near the Vermont border. This new collection provides glimpses of the divine services, the grounds, and the daily life and work of the monks and nuns of New Skete, …
When do Tourists become Pilgrims?
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 …
The North American Thebaid 