As I begin my actual travel and photography for the North American Thebaid Project, posts will be a little erratic, as I plan to quietly enter into the rhythm of life at the monasteries as best I can, which means being "unplugged" for sometimes a week or more at a time. Thank you for your prayers …
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Blessing of Photographic Equipment
After the Divine Liturgy yesterday, Sunday, September 4, Father Steven blessed my main camera and lenses, and my car, in anticipation of the travel and photography beginning today: Several brothers and sisters from church gathered around to add their prayers, and it was quite a moving moment. Simple, brief, yet in accordance with the Church's …
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 …
Looking Ahead to the Finished Book
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 …
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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The North American Thebaid 