Mother Alexandra speaking at the Order of St. Presently, the site survey has been completed and now the work with architects can begin, so that by God’s grace the convent might begin construction of its new home.Ĭlick here to see more pictures. Numerous women have contacted her since last summer, and some have come to visit, both encouraging signs for the blossoming of a monastic community. Thekla, which have been fermenting over many years as a part of the growth of the Antiochian Village. As the afternoon’s speaker, she gave an overview of the plans for the Convent of St. On Sunday, January 31, Mother Alexandra attended the post holiday gathering of the Order of St.
The wisdom of the Saint provides real and practical direction for us today, if we take the time to read and hear his words. Ignatius of Antioch to provide reflections for daily Orthodox Christian living. Mother Alexandra presented two talks, drawing from the life and experiences of St. The day began with Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments and included a fine Middle Eastern luncheon prepared by the women of St. Attendees included not just the women of AOCWNA, but even some of the teens who met Mother Alexandra at camp at the Village this past summer. Ignatius of Antioch” sponsored by the Antiochian Women of the Diocese of Worcester and New England.
George in Norwood, Massachusetts for a day of retreat, “Back to the Future with St. Joseph KimmettOn Saturday, January 30, 2010, over 70 faithful gathered at St. Erin Kimmett, Mother Alexandra, Mary Lou Catelli and Fr. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Norwood, MA, and is the mother of Nicholas and Zachary.Marilyn Robbat, Fr. She also owns and manages The Annunciation Press. A trained Byzantine iconographer, Erin works from her home studio for 8–10 hours a day, creating icons for Orthodox churches across the country. She has designed and produced curriculum materials for the Orthodox Christian Education Commission as well as the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Chad Hatfield blessed the completed icons.Įvan and Protodeacon Joseph's talks were phenomenal, and Khouria's as well." ( Read more student feedback here.)Įrin Kimmett is a graduate of Wichita State University, where she earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Vladimir's for Sunday's Divine Liturgy in Three Hierarchs Chapel, in which Chancellor/CEO The Very Rev. The class wrapped up the week by joining the community at St. Vladimir's director of Admissions and Alumni Relations. Evan Freeman (alumnus and Yale University doctoral student) and Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak, St. Also with us is iconographer Khouria Erin Kimmett, who recently led a workshop at St. George Orthodox Church in Norwood (Erin's. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral afterwards, and also gathered for evening presentations with The Rev. The Mediterranean Chopped Salad is also delicious with its mix of roasted red pepper hummus with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta and Kalamata olives dressed with Sittee's Middle Eastern Salad Dressing- a wonderful culinary concoction created by OMG owner Erin Kimmett and parishioners of St. In addition to working on icons for hours each day, the artistically–inclined group of collegians toured the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and visited the St. They were focused and prayerful, and it was a wonderful week." Their hearts were in the task, and they understood the meaning behind what they were doing. "Each one was a serious and committed Orthodox Christian. "This group was a joy to work with," noted Erin. As the week progressed, brilliant images emerged from their formerly plain wooden boards. The students walked through the time–tested steps of icon-painting-from layering paint on gessoed boards, to adding intense color to the saintly figures, to goldleafing halos. Each participant completed an 8" x 10" icon of their choosing, while closely following the guidelines and principles as explained by the instructor. Collegians started the week as both novice iconographers and experienced students who had studied under Erin previously.
Vladimir's, a six–day iconography workshop for college students. In a weeklong program that started on Memorial Day, Iconographer Khouria Erin Kimmett of The Annunciation Press led the inaugural summer program at St. Read the feedback from workshop participants
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