a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
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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“'Pray for us!' is the message that comes from the people from the USA to the Greek Orthodox Christians. 'Orthodox Christians hold your faith!' With these words ends the interview of Archimandrite Damascene, abbot of St. Herman’s of Alaska monastery in California, in this last part." Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | …
"There is nothing here, at the Cell – no golden domes, no beautiful lakes, no trees to shelter and soothe. Bare earth, bare sea, bare sky – the skeleton of God’s creation, the naked bones against which all else seem un-necesary details..." When I stumbled onto this blog post by Fr Seraphim Aldea it reminded …
Abbot Damascene of St. Herman of Alaska Monastery, Platina CA, in this part of his interview to Pemptousia, talks about the worth of social media to the lives of modern Christian, highlighting at the same time their spiritual dangers. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 September …
A classic manual on the Christian spiritual life, by Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov, this is the second in this series of posts. See post 1 here. The Arena: Guidelines for Spiritual and Monastic Life By Ignatius (Brianchaninov) Translated by Lazarus (Moore) Foreword by Kallistos (Ware); Holy Trinity Publications, Jordanville NY. From the publisher's description: This is one …
The North American Thebaid 