Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, Orthodox monastery in Platina, United States.
Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood is a monastery nestled in northern California's woodlands where monks devote themselves to prayer, study, and serving their community. The compound follows a monastic schedule that balances religious observance, scholarly work, and practical activities that sustain the community.
The Brotherhood was established in 1967 by Seraphim Rose and Herman Podmoshensky to make Orthodox Christian teachings accessible to English-speaking people. This founding purpose led to the development of a publishing operation that continues translating and distributing religious texts today.
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 can join daily prayer services and attend religious education classes that are open to interested people from outside. It helps to check ahead about the monastic schedule since the community follows a structured daily routine.
The community runs its own printing and publishing operation, producing The Orthodox Word magazine and translating complex theological works. These publications reach audiences far beyond the monastery, spreading Orthodox thought to readers around the world.
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