Reflections on a Spiritual Journey - Spiritual Meadow - Church History - Book

Author: Metropolitan Jonah Paffhausen Size: 5.5x8.5 Pages: 207  Paperback Metropolitan Jonah graduated from St Vladimir's Seminary, spent several years in Russia and at Valaam Monastery, then returned to the United States. After his tonsure as a monk and ordination to the priesthood, he served in several small parishes, and was given a blessing to found a monastery in California. As the monastery grew, it needed to find a new site. After the move, as before, the monastery saw a constant stream of pilgrims seeking spiritual guidance. It was also becoming known for its publications. Much seemed to depend on Abbot Jonah's vision. In the midst of all this, the Diocese of the South needed an auxiliary bishop, and the choice fell on Abbot Jonah, who became Bishop of Fort Worth. Just days afterward, the 15th All American Council met in Pittsburgh at a critical time for the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and amid much turmoil. The Metropolitan See was vacant, and a new Metropolitan had to