Comments on: St Antony’s Coptic Monastery https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=st-antonys-coptic-monastery Specializing in Olympic Peninsula Nature Photography Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:07:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: KayrndeLea Brummett Mahair Every effort helps https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-140 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:57:32 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-140 Tjis was agreat story which lay blame at no one’s door. This is a true tragedy, but out of tragedy comes insight. And in this case the insight is deep and acknowledged. That there can be forgiveness is an act of which I am incapable. I hold those who committed this horrendous act with disdain and horror. But the human beings directly involved express nothing but forgiveness and compasdion. Were that I was so evolved.

]]> By: Scott McGee https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-115 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 21:25:25 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-115 In reply to Dr. Robert Wehrman.

That’s a great story Dr Wehrman. What a welcome sight St Antony’s that must have been. Thank you for sharing your experience while crossing the Mojave Desert! 🙂

Scott

]]> By: Dr. Robert Wehrman https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-111 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:59:08 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-111 During my 2015 solo traverse of the Mojave Desert—it was a research trip for my biography of Colin Fletcher— I stumbled upon this monastery. I could see the white gleaming domes of the sanctuary six miles away. Already a couple hundred miles into the journey, I was walking from Alvord Mtn. that day, heading toward Coyote Lake. I thought I knew what to expect from the desert but St. Antony’s was a complete surprise.

The fathers welcomed me with open arms. “You are a desert pilgrim,” they said. They fed me, let me shower and refill my canteens. Then offered a clean bed for the night.

I had already overcome my doubts about being able to tackle the desert but was still very apprehensive that I would be able to write Fletcher’s biography. However, many remarkable events surrounded the project including meeting Father Joseph at St. Antony’s. He assured me that since I was able to walk alone all the way to the monastery from the Colorado River, I certainly could finish writing a book.

He was right!

]]> By: Ehab Mosaad https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-104 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 22:25:40 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-104 I really enjoyed your article. I’ve been going to the monastery since I was a young boy. I’m 42yrs old now and some of the monks remember me from back in the day. The monks are very welcoming and humble. They inspire you to be close to God. Thanks for writing your experience with the monastery. It is a very pleasant and peaceful place. I’m glad you entered the gates.

]]> By: Aldo Fowlar https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-67 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:13:58 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-67 During the renovations, archeologists uncovered the ruins of the original monks’ working quarters from the h century. The remains are now covered by a glass floor and are viewable by visitors. Coptic leaders, the patriarch , the metropolitans , and the bishops have always been recruited from among the desert monks.

]]> By: NonaC https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-55 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:07:36 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-55 I am Coptic Orthodox and proud..I commend you on your bravey to explore an unknown place with unknown cuture/religion to you 🙂 but i am not biased! and i can tell you how peaceful it is to be there…i hope its educational to our commuinty in the U.S.

]]> By: Tyler J https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-53 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 06:04:40 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-53 This is a very descriptive and great story. I’ve been wanting so bad to know more about the Coptic Christians. I am so thankful for this story because it was so detailed and made me as if I was experiencing the church with you guys. I am so happy and excited to know more about these courageous Christians that were and are persecuted each and everyday. May they be safe. And God bless all.

]]> By: Amir Boghdady https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-51 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:18:58 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-51 Great story, I am glad that you had an amazing experience with an amazing father

]]> By: Viola Hanns https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-50 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:26:47 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-50 Makes me proud to be an Coptic orthodox… They are truly living the definition of Christianity. This is what Christianity is all about

]]> By: Nahla Dous https://adventurephotography.forest2sea.com/st-antonys-coptic-monastery/#comment-49 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:38:53 +0000 https://www.underpressurephoto.com/?p=1302#comment-49 CrtrGrl and Scott McGee,
I would like to echo the sentiment of my Coptic brothers and sisters. I too am Coptic, residing in the Los Angeles area for almost 40 years. Our churches and monastery are always opened. You and others are more than welcome to come, visit, dine with, and hopefully establish friendships. Your story was so touching. I’ve known Father Anastasi for more than 15 years. I’m so glad you’ve had the rare opportunity to interact with him. Kindly consider revisiting as well as visiting our churches. May your life continue to be opened to infinite love and peace.

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