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Xenia's Seminary Fund

Six years of living in various monasteries was crowned by a trip to Russia in 2015. Falling in love with that holy place, I asked Fr Artemy Vladimirov (a true son of St. John of Kronstadt) if I could stay there but instead he told me, "You are to go and teach Orthodox Spirituality to the simple people of North America." It was the opposite of what I asked, but it was precisely what my soul wanted to hear.
     In order to cultivate the gifts of teaching and missionary zeal, I have received a blessing to go to seminary. Here I hope to be firmly grounded in the mind and heart, the theology and practice of the Holy, Universal, Apostolic Orthodox Church, and to become acquainted with the avenues missionary work is being done in this land, and in the world.
     Coming from the monastic life of poverty, and appreciating the virtue of such, I am attempting, praying, and hoping to finish seminary free of debt. Here I call on all who desire to see the furtherance of the Gospel to help send a laborer for training.
     I began the Master of Divinity program at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in the fall of 2016.  Holy Cross has given me their highest scholarships, and the rest I am beseeching God to provide.
     It is not for myself that I ask you to give, but for that plentiful harvest, lacking laborers, of which Christ spoke.

     If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation (or any donation without giving GoFundMe 8%) you may make checks to 'St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church', (be sure to indicate that the check is for Xenia's seminary,) then mail to: 
St Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church
3101 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109

Organizer

Xenia Franck
Organizer
Brookline, MA

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