a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
I am very excited to share with you some images from my recent visit to the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension in Resaca GA. The rugged beauty of the forested grounds, nestled in the mountains of northwest Georgia, and the luminous chapel and monastery building, stir the heart and evoke a deep yearning for God, …
Continue reading New Photo Gallery: Monastery of the Glorious Ascension
Summer travel and photography continues for the North American Thebaid Project with my first visit to the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (ROCOR) in northwest Georgia, and pilgrimages to two of Elder Ephraim's monasteries in Florida: Panagia Vlahernon and Holy Annunciation (GOA). Each of these have informative and attractive websites (see links below) where you …
Continue reading August Monastery Travels scheduled for Georgia and Florida
Vespers at 6:30pm, followed at 7:15pm by my presentation on Orthodox Monasticism and a slide show of images from the North American Thebaid Project! This coming week kicks off my Summer travels with a highly anticipated (certainly by me!) mid-week presentation at a thriving parish of the OCA Diocese of the South: St Athanasius Orthodox …
A special update on the North American Thebaid Project, especially coming off this recent "quiet" period during Great Lent and the Pascha/Easter season. Actually, there has been a great deal going on in the background, most of which is sketched out below, and you'll see why I didn't feel it was worth posting about at …
Continue reading Thebaid Project Update – hiatus, preparation, and getting back on the road
The weekend of March 11-12 was very special for me, as I visited the fervent mission parish of St Herman of Alaska in Hudson Ohio, and gave a presentation on the Thebaid Project. Fr Basil Rusen was one of the earliest supporters of the Thebaid Project outside of my home parish, strongly encouraging me at …
Continue reading Heartfelt thanks to St Herman of Alaska Church in Hudson OH
The North American Thebaid 