Rather than apologizing for the long hiatus and trying to update, I'll just begin again. I spent the previous few days at the Ancient Faith Women's Retreat meeting at Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania. It snowed the afternoon, evening, and night we arrived which was simultaneously a big treat for me and a big headache for … Continue reading New Beginnings
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Patronal Feast and Visit from Mother Gabriella
We began Saturday morning with an akathist. Afterward Mother Gabriella of Holy Dormition Monastery in Michigan gave talks in the morning and afternoon on prayer and Christian virtue. Liturgy the next morning for St. Cyril of Jerusalem, our parish saint. Coffee hour afterward on the pavilion. Aren't the next few sweet photos? (That's another small … Continue reading Patronal Feast and Visit from Mother Gabriella
Signs of Spring
Spring has arrived without a doubt. Of course, from the point of view of some (in the snowy, far north), we went from fall to spring, giving winter a miss. But by our own low standards, winter was here, and now we're bracing for summer. Spring is usually wet, but February saw us receive twice … Continue reading Signs of Spring
Holy Protection You Tube Video
I dare share this! It was fun to make. [description: Greek Orthodox monastery in White Haven, PA. (link: http://www.holyprotectionmonastery.org/) Music is "O Victorious Leader" sung by choir of St. Symeon the New Theologian in Birmingham, AL on their CD "Fire and Light". (CD available here: http://www.birminghamorthodox.com/home/cd-samples)%5D
Holy Protection Monastery Retreat in Pictures
Boarded in New Orleans, waiting to leave the gate. You can see the Atlanta high-rises just above the center. It was rainy in spots over Philadelphia and there was a low cloud ceiling, so no decent pictures. Sunrise after I arrived. My little space. St. George in Taylor, PA. There are TWO myrrh-streaming … Continue reading Holy Protection Monastery Retreat in Pictures
Holy Protection Monastery: Interior
We received a blessing to take pictures after we had been at the monastery for a few days. A few of the following pictures can be credited to Father. I hadn't posted the link to Holy Protection earlier so here it is. Hall near the reception area. Holy Apostles Church, looking toward iconostasis Holy Apostles … Continue reading Holy Protection Monastery: Interior
Holy Protection Monastery: Exterior and Grounds
view of guesthouse Monastery proper Monastery with Holy Apostles Church East end of church view off the mountain over the north end of church window in east wall of church Tiny chapel of St. Seraphim behind the cemetery The chapel of St. Paraskevi. This used to be a chicken coop years ago. … Continue reading Holy Protection Monastery: Exterior and Grounds
Praying With My Feet 