American Orthodox: Finding the Ancient Faith in the Modern World

by Robert Hammond, Katherine Hyde (editor)

In an isolated spot on the rocky coastline of northern California, past and present converge, and the lives of people of disparate cultures and backgrounds come together to weave a story of faith and hope. Fort Ross, site of the oldest presence of Orthodox Christianity in the continental United States, is the pivot point for this weaving together of the stories of the first Native American saint, Peter the Aleut, with those of author Robert John Hammond and other contemporary converts to Orthodoxy. Written in a lyrical and impressionistic style, this volume will inspire the reader to delve more deeply into the roots of Orthodox Christianity on American soil.

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2024

Reviews

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small and brief account of this author's conversion to Orthodoxy and how the Orthodox saints of North America have impacted its growth in the New World.

Well written and informative.

[Cameron Thomas]

Enjoyed it. A good follow up to the Sacred Alaska documentary.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book. For anybody! It contains a great introduction to Orthodox for somebody who is unfamiliar with the faith. But having been in the Orthodox Church for over three decades, I was still so blessed by hearing the stories and the personal testimonies and the history of Orthodox Christianity coming to America. I especially loved hearing about Saint Peter the Aleut and the miracle surrounding his life in California. A most edifying book!