Travel and photography for 2018 begins with pilgrimage to Dormition Monastery in Rives Jct MI
Category: Pilgrimage
Thebaid Presentation at St. Mary of Egypt (OCA), Norcross GA
My heartfelt thanks to Hieromonk Cyprian (DuRant, rector) and the parish of St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church (OCA), in Norcross GA, for hosting me this past Sunday. The Divine Liturgy was beautiful in this handsome wood-timbered church, itself reminiscent of churches in the Russian north. In spite of the epic snowfall two days before, the …
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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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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 …
New Gallery Posted! Holy Archangel Michael & All Angels Skete
I've just uploaded the new gallery of almost two-dozen photographs from my recent stay at Holy Archangel Michael & All Angels Skete in northwest Missouri. Included are some excerpts from the skete's website, and additional links and information. Proceed to the new Gallery... I'm finally getting caught up on photo editing after three weeks of …
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The North American Thebaid 