a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
Third and concluding part from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 1 | Part 2 The Monastic Rule The Rule or "Typicon" governing Orthodox monastic life is based upon that of St. Basil the Great (d. 379), which he synthesized from the tradition of the early Desert Fathers. This Rule was later adapted by various great fathers of monasticism …
Continue reading An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism – Part 3
Part 2 of a three-part series from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 1 | Part 3 Where do Orthodox Monks and Nuns Come From? Orthodox monks and nuns come from all walks and manner of life. In former times the greater number were of peasant stock, but at the same time many a great name lay …
Continue reading An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism – Part 2
Part 1 of a three-part series from the journal, Orthodox America. Part 2 | Part 3 "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hadst, and give to the poor, and come, follow Me" (Matt. 19:21). From the beginning these words of Christ have been a clear call to all Christian monks that they …
Continue reading The Angelic Path – An Outline of Orthodox Monasticism
Children love pilgrimages to Orthodox Christian monasteries, as any Orthodox parent who has taken their kids to one can tell you. These books help reveal why. Maybe it's the total simplicity, beauty and peacefulness of the surroundings, or perhaps it is because the nuns or monks themselves have a child-like quality about them which allows …
Continue reading Children and Monasticism: Ideas for Summer reading (and pilgrimages!)
I have been using this outstanding book as a resource in planning my travels for the North American Thebaid Photographic Pilgrimage since the Atlas's publication at the start of 2016, and downloaded this digital edition onto my iPad immediately after it was announced. The linked table of contents makes navigation a delight, and the ability …
Continue reading ‘Atlas of American Orthodox Monasteries’ now available in digital format for free
The North American Thebaid 