Here’s a piece from a few years back on several trips to Mount Athos, and a humble attempt to recreate the Holy Mountain in Wheaton, Illinois. I am sensing an urge to get back to Athos sometime soon.
I’m glad to report that the streak of students always showing up for Advent and Lenten prayer continues. It’s been fourteen or so years now, the icons have multiplied (as icons tend to do), the incense keeps burning, and for these completely voluntary services, I’ve never been alone.
❤️