The idea of a “birthday party” in a monastery would, probably, not excite most people: right? Yet, if there are any Orthodox Christian monasteries that can be described as “joyful, welcoming and fun to visit,” the community of Monks and Nuns of New Skete in Upstate New York would definitely be one of them. And … Continue reading Celebrating Birthday in Orthodox Christian Monastery: the Monks and Nuns of New Skete (Cambridge, NY)