Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, Orthodox monastery in Platina, United States.
Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood is an Orthodox Christian monastery set in the forested hills near Platina in northern California. The community is made up of monks who follow the Eastern Orthodox tradition, spending their days in prayer, study, and work.
The Brotherhood was founded in 1967 by Seraphim Rose and Herman Podmoshensky, who wanted to bring Orthodox Christian teaching to English-speaking people. Both founders came to be venerated as saints after their deaths.
The Brotherhood maintains Orthodox Christian practices through daily services and educational offerings that let visitors experience Eastern Church traditions firsthand. Those who come here witness how prayer shapes the daily rhythm and spiritual focus of monastic life.
Visitors are welcome to attend daily services, but it is worth contacting the monastery in advance since the community follows a fixed daily schedule. The location is remote, so planning the journey carefully before setting out is a good idea.
The monastery runs its own small press and has published The Orthodox Word magazine for decades. The texts produced here have been translated into many languages and reach readers far outside the United States.
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