Atlas of American Orthodox Monasteries Now Available
Thursday, February 11, 2016
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America announces the publication of the first-ever Atlas of American Orthodox Christian Monasteries. The Atlas ($19.95) is available on Amazon.com or directly from the publisher, Holy Cross Orthodox Press. The Atlas was made possible by a grant from the Virginia H. Farah Foundation and the Cottonwood Foundation.
Drawing on extensive research, as well as fascinating stories and insider anecdotes, the Atlas offers readers:
- A scholarly introduction into traditions of Eastern Christian monasticism and a history of Orthodox monasteries in America
- A full and comprehensive directory of nearly 80 American Orthodox Christian monasteries
- An enticing travel guide for those seeking to visit American monasteries and to "sample" monastic life.
In addition, twenty-three featured monasteries share their personal stories and offer a glimpse into the surprising spiritual appeal of monastic life in 21st century America.
Edited by Alexei Krindatch. 150 pages of text are accompanied by four sets of color maps and more than one hundred photographs depicting everyday lives of US Orthodox monasteries. The Atlas is album size—9" by 11." The full table of contents is provided below.
"This is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to a small but important sector of American religious life. Whether you want to know about the history and theology of Orthodox monasticism or you just want to know what to expect if you visit, the stories, maps, and directories here are invaluable." -- Nancy T. Ammerman, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology of Religion,
To purchase the Atlas contact:
Holy Cross Bookstore
Phone: 1-800-245-0599
Fax: 617-850-1430, or
Email: bookstore@hchc.edu
The Atlas can also be purchased online: http://holycrossbookstore.com
Table of Contents
Editor’s Note: About This Book
Acknowledgments and Contributing Authors
Inclusiveness of the Atlas and Terminology Used
Some Interesting Facts about Orthodox Christian Monasteries in the
Chapter 1. Traditions of Orthodox Monasticism
Chapter 2. The Historical Development of Orthodox Monasteries in the
Chapter 3. Directory of American Orthodox Christian Monasteries by State
Maps:
Overview of Orthodox Christian Monasteries in the
Orthodox Christian Monasteries: Size of Monastic Community
Orthodox Christian Monasteries: Primary Language Used in Worship Services and Church Calendar Followed
Orthodox Christian Monasteries: Overnight Accommodations Offered to Visitors
Directory of American Orthodox Christian Monasteries by State
Chapter 4. The Way They Live: the Stories of Some American Orthodox Monasteries
The Alaskan Monastic Communities: St. Michael Skete on
All-Merciful Saviour Monastery,
Annunciation of the Theotokos and Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monasteries, Reddick and
Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery, Rives Junction,
Hermitage of the Holy Cross,
Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery,
Holy Cross Monastery,
Holy Monastery of St. Paisius,
Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery,
Holy Protection Orthodox Monastery, White Haven,
Holy Trinity Orthodox Monastery,
Monks of New Skete and Nuns of New Skete,
Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God (“New Gracanica”) Monastery,
Sacred Monastery of St. Nina,
St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery,
St. Herman of
St. Sabbas the Sanctified Orthodox Monastery,
St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Monastery, South Canaan, Pennsylvania (Orthodox Church in
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