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 …
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The Significance of Fr. Seraphim Rose for the American Christian of Today
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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Abbot Damascene Interview: Video 6 of 6
“'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 | …
A Hermit’s Cell in the Russian North
"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 Interview: Video 4 of 6
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 …
The North American Thebaid 