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Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
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The monks travel to
Saints Mary and Martha
Orthodox Monastery.
The visit includes a
festive lunch, a personalized tour
of the monastery, and a
prayerful celebration of vespers
with Mother Thecla,
Mother Helena, and Mother Seraphima
The monks are greeted by Branwynn, the
monastery dog
| Mother Helena
begins the tour with a history of the monastery |
| The ducks
help to control insects without the use of chemicals |
| A manual
water pump keeps the water flowing during power outages |
| Fr Nicholas
spots a great miter saw in the book binding workshop |
| The hermitage
provides a place for prayer and solitude |
| The sturdy
construction of the candle making factory is impressive |
| The income
from the production of candles pays some of the monthly bills |
| One of
several graves in the natural cemetery |
| The
meditative atmosphere of the monastery church |
| After
vespers, everyone relaxes and enjoys fellowship |
| Our visit
ends with Mother Thecla presenting Monk Mark with a Christmas Cactus |
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