Monthly Archives: November 2008

Hat-tip to Incendiary for this quote he found in a Turlock, California newspaper. Ms. Kristina Hacker, wanting to get everyone in the spirit of the holiday, compiled a list of fun Christmas facts. You know: when was the first eggnog … Continue reading →

Some Russians — Christians and Communists — Venerate Icon of Stalin Vienna, November 27 – An Orthodox priest in a town near St. Petersburg has sparked controversy by putting up an icon showing the figure of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, … Continue reading →

For us on the Old Calendar today is the first day of the Christmas Fast. It is also a personal milestone for me as it marks one year since my first post. One year of Again and Again. Actually, I … Continue reading →

Jennie Augusta Brownscombe’s   (1850 – 1936)  – “The First Thanksgiving” Of all the American holidays, the only one I take part in is Thanksgiving. Isn’t it food that makes the holiday? If not, I’m sure it has a lot … Continue reading →

Photo: Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Damian, one time abbot of Ascension Monastery Years ago, when I was a parish priest in Atlanta, the Ascension Monastery in Resaca, Georgia was under the Russian Church Abroad. Actually, I think when we first moved … Continue reading →