Comments on: Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia

By: Col. Philip Ludwell III: The Forerunner of Orthodoxy in North America | Orthodox in the District

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:32:02 +0000

[...] In this video (posted to the YouTube page maintained by the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist), Mr Nicholas Chapman, a renowned British historian and editor at Holy Trinity Seminary Publications in Jordanville, NY, offers fascinating insights into the life and legacy of one of the first known converts to Orthodoxy in colonial Virginia. [...]

By: OQ-Opinion question - Page 3 - Christian Forums

OQ-Opinion question - Page 3 - Christian Forums — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:10:48 +0000

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By: OrthodoxHistory.org » Blog Archive » A Brief Commentary on Documents Found in the National Archives in London under the Heading “The Russian Orthodox Church in America and Its Clergy 1865”

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:55:58 +0000

[...] two articles by Nicholas on the presence of Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia (to read those, click here and here). Today, Nicholas introduces us to some of his most recent discoveries. On the next three [...]

By: Joshua G.

Joshua G. — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:38:20 +0000

Thanks for doing this research… I would have never guessed there were an Orthodox (and prominently connected at that?!) in colonial America. Fascinating. Praise be to God!

By: Isa Almisry

Isa Almisry — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:13:06 +0000

Just a note on Philip Ludwell’s place in American history: I passed by his house with my sons a week ago at Williamsburgh, and then went on to the Jamestowne settlement. His parents are buried in the churchyard of the Jamestwon Original Site Cemetary, inbetween them Philip’s Ludwell’s nephew and virtual adopted son (and son in law), William Ludwell Lee, along with other members of Philip’s family, like the Harrison’s.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wvmystica/VA_-_Jamestown_Original_Site_Cemetery.html

By: OrthodoxHistory.org » Blog Archive » What is this site for?

OrthodoxHistory.org » Blog Archive » What is this site for? — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:42:28 +0000

[...] simply pack up our primary sources and not bother telling these fascinating stories. The story of Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia is not particularly “for” anything (I can think of no one’s agenda which is [...]

By: A New Religion « Again and Again

A New Religion « Again and Again — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:39:54 +0000

[...] that reminded me of this site. Coincidentally, you can read about the Colonial Virginia piece here and here. There is even mention made (in the comments at least) of a Serbian man by the name of [...]

By: Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia « Mind in the Heart

Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia « Mind in the Heart — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:07:09 +0000

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By: OrthodoxHistory.org » Blog Archive » Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia (Part 2)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:14:35 +0000

[...] almost incredible story of Orthodox Christianity in colonial Virginia. Last month, we published Nicholas’ first article on the subject. Below, he continues his [...]

By: RdrSilouan

RdrSilouan — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:05:42 +0000

Sorry this is a bit late, but Isa, the Irish were first. Check out St Brendan’ voyage to the eastern coast. This was somewhere around the 5th or 6th Century.

By: Nicholas Chapman

Nicholas Chapman — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:51:58 +0000

I haven’t encountered Fr. Samuel yet, but do have a contact between Franklin and another “Colonial Orthodox” which will mention soon, probably in my next article.

By: Russian_Iconographer

Russian_Iconographer — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:51:10 +0000

This is indeed exciting!

For some time now, I’ve been meaning to ask about another (English) Colonial brush with Orthodoxy. I recall reading something about Benjamin Franklin meeting a “Fr. Samuel, priest of the Greek Rite”, who was travelling in the New World. Does anyone know anything about this? Perhaps the reference I read was something of a hoax…

By: Fr. Andrew S. Damick

Fr. Andrew S. Damick — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:38:20 +0000

Isa, Regarding George Fisher, there's a good bit on him at the relevant Wikipedia article. Sounds like a bit of a rascal!

By: Isa Almisry

Isa Almisry — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:43:16 +0000

See! I told you! The Russians were first! The jurisdictional question is answered! LOL.

But seriously, very interesting.

I’d like to know if more has been researched on Demtrios Fundulakis and his family. He is the only one recorded in the census’ of the New Smyrna colony who is listed as Orthodox. It would be interesting to see if his descendants still walk (and hopefully, worship) among us.

Another American personality who’s bio should be fleshed out from the perspective of Orthodoxy, is the American settler George Fisher, who lived as an active participant in much of America’s history of the 19th cent.

Btw., I just learned that Jamestown had Polish settlers. And I’ve been to Jamestown, with a Polish immigrant! Shame on me.