a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
Plus, Abbot Tryphon's endorsement, and other reviews. I was very happy to see the latest email update from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, WV, in which they prominently feature The North American Thebaid. Profits from sale of the book help support the monastery. This important men's monastery has a thriving online store, and are known …
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The 'tempered ascetic' and clairvoyant elder featured in The North American Thebaid I kept hearing Blessed Elder Dimitri's name during my pilgrimage to monasteries on the West Coast, and was able to visit for an afternoon at the small women's skete, Our Lady of Kazan, in Santa Rosa, California, which was founded by the Elder, …
Plus, an Eloquent 5-star Review over at STM Press Christ is Risen! I hope you all have had a beautiful and profound Pascha this year. In addition to rejoicing in the "Feast of feasts," I have been preparing for talks and book signings for the Thebaid Book beginning later in May, which is a bit …
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 …
This serious article is a valuable resource for those of us seeking to live the Life in Christ in these last days, and may be read and re-read profitably. Fr. Seraphim Rose (†1982) is a saint for our time, a trustworthy guide and example for us as we struggle against the deluge of apostasy, madness, …
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The North American Thebaid 