a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
The weekend of September 16-17 found me at St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Roswell GA, where I had been invited by Fr John Townsend to give my presentation on the History of Orthodox Monasticism, and the North American Thebaid Project. The warm hospitality of the entire parish, the beauty of the church …
Continue reading St Mary of Egypt Parish Presentation on the Thebaid Project – with photos
Technically, I'll be in Kansas for this one! — If you are in the greater Kansas City area, please join us at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Overland Park, Kansas, on September 30, for my presentation on Orthodox Monasticism and the North American Thebaid. Vespers at 5:00pm, presentation to follow. Full details on the flier... I'll …
Continue reading Missouri Trip, Part 2 — Parish Presentation at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
A summary of Thebaid Project activity over the past six weeks, with exciting news about upcoming monastery and parish visits, and some additional surprises. Dear Fellow Thebaid Pilgrims, I’m a couple of weeks late on my monthly Thebaid Update Schedule, but I hope you’ll appreciate the reasons for the delay, as the last six weeks …
My sincere thanks to Fr Mark Hodges and the parish of St Stephen the First Martyr in Lima OH, who hosted me for a brief presentation on the Thebaid Project following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Feb. 19, and took up a very generous collection. I am truly humbled and grateful for your support... This was a …
Continue reading Parish Presentation in Lima kicks off Winter travel & photography
After our successful first season of travel and photography to several monasteries, and presentations at Orthodox parishes across five states, we're officially announcing Phase II of the North American Thebaid Photographic Pilgrimage... Phase I fundraising was a solid success. Raising 92% of our initial goal, it enabled travel and photography to begin in Summer 2016, with photographs made at …
Continue reading Phase II of the North American Thebaid has Officially Launched!
The North American Thebaid 