a photographic pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian monasteries across the continent
Dear Supporters and Friends, Due to travel, I was unable to post an update in early October, so there is a great deal to report in this Thebaid Update. As always, please forgive me if this post duplicates an update you received through our GoFundMe or Indiegogo platforms. Let’s dive right in: LOGISTICS — As …
Continue reading Thebaid Project Update – October/November 2017
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 …
I've just uploaded the new gallery of almost two-dozen photographs from my recent stay at Holy Archangel Michael & All Angels Skete in northwest Missouri. Included are some excerpts from the skete's website, and additional links and information. Proceed to the new Gallery... I'm finally getting caught up on photo editing after three weeks of …
Continue reading New Gallery Posted! Holy Archangel Michael & All Angels Skete
Yesterday, October 12, I was at the OCA Diocese of the Midwest Assembly at St Michael's Orthodox Church in Broadview Heights, south of Cleveland, where I set up my full Thebaid display, and was able to meet and discuss the project with numerous clergy and lay representatives from several states. I have found that when …
Continue reading Thebaid Project at the OCA Midwest Diocesan Assembly
Thank you for your patience during my recent travels! I had an inspiring two week journey to Holy Archangel Michael and All Angels Skete in northwest Missouri, followed by a parish presentation at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Overland Park KS (outside Kansas City), and went immediately from there to St Paul Skete about an …
The North American Thebaid 