Holy Dormition Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
This is holy ground. This is a place God has sanctified and given to man. And man gave his life to sustain its future, his future, all to glorify God. There are no words to describe this monastery. The grounds, the buildings, classrooms, and many churches (17) overwhelm the senses, even in the midst of…
Kiev/Kyiv – Church of St. Andrew
Today the snow was a bit daunting. It was showering down upon us with such haste as to make every step precarious. Add to this the fact that the Ukrainians do not believe in shoveling the sidewalks and each foot forward may well be your last. Now all of this was in my mind. But…
Why “Red”priest?
I have been asked if I am a communist because of my email address, “Redpriest.” I most certainly am not. Usually the foregoing question is reflective of a person’s age, era, and having lived through the Cold War (WWIII) as I have. Why “Red”priest? Well, red evokes a multitude of emotions, feelings, and dichotomous definitions….
Tuesday, Feb 9th, 2010 – Moving Day
Prayer is hard work… One can never pray enough… Tomorrow we give thanks…for our family…for our loved ones…for our neighbors…and for our glorious & merciful God… Tomorrow we pray…for our family…for our loved ones…for our neighbors…and for those who hate us… Friday I depart for Constantinople…for an audience with the Ecumenical Patriarch…pray for us who…