DAY 37 SUNDAY NOVA SCOTIA ST. VLADS AND DOWN TO PEGGY'S COVE

ST. VLADIMIR'S ORTHODOX CHURCH/HALIFAX

The parish priest, Father Vladimir (how's that for a coincidence) was up in New Foundland visiting his family but we so enjoyed the liturgy with Father Roman.  Father Roman is a visiting monk from the Hermitage of the Annunciation (about and hour or so away).  This OCA (Orthodox Church of America) parish is small but sweet.  As a matter of fact Father Roman (originally a Roman Catholic Priest from France) spoke about "while we may be small and struggling to survive, bigger isn't necessarily better".  Oh haven't we experience that at our home parish in Boca.  St. Vladimir's was founded by a small group of English an Russian- speaking individuals who wante a parish which would be non-ethnic and open to all.  The group finally decided that the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) was the most suitable jurisdiction for them.    The OCA grew out of the Patriarchal Russian Church and has continued te tradition of Russia Orthodoxy, using both English and Slavonic in its service.  The parish first met at St. Mary's University and in  1996 moved to the domestic chapel in the home of Fr. Vladimir's in Halifax.  Currently the "church" is housed in a building on the property of  St. George's Church Hall, an Anglican Church in Halifax.

We look forward to meeting Father Vladimir one day because he would be the first person I've met with a PhD in Egyptology from Hebrew University  of Jerusalem- our own Indian Jones!  Actually Father has several degrees and was tonsured as a hieromonk (priest monk in 2004).  He taught at St. Mary's for many years and is a highly respected scholar in his field.  In 2005 he retired from teaching enabling him to full time his love of God.  Additionally, the Holy Synod elevated Father Vladimir to the rank of Igumen.  Way to go Father Vladimir.  What's next!

Transmitting light through our actions:  "There are 2 ways to spread light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it".  Edith Wharton
Yes, the example you/me set is a way of sharing. Action being the key word.  Way to go Bubba you little glow worm!

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SO LONG HALIFAX

With its gleaming waterfront, pretty parks, and unique blend of modern and historic architecture.  Quite a romantic and fascinating small city (under 400,000)-under 1 million for all of Nova Scotia.  The city has a long history of swashbuckling legalized pirates or privateers brought captured ships to share the crown.  And speaking of "privateers" how about this boat owned by the "Tim Horton"-  you know the guy that owns those coffee shops?  Now that's some swash buckling....Bubba says Tim's coffee is a little weak in the knees.

On the other hand me thinks old  Tim  said something about you and your Tug of choice being a bit more like the bees knees Bub.  And of course I choose you and little Toot Toot over Tim and that huge gleaming hunk o hunk of burning...

SOUTHERN COAST OF NOVA SCOTIA AND PEGGY'S COVE LIGHTHOUSE
Perched atop massive granite boulders worn smooth by the pounding waves below, the Peggy's Cove lighthouse beacon as been guiding sailors and fishermen safely home since 1868.  No danger signs, no railings just pure non OSHA fun.


We had a ball climbing and slip sliding to watch the phenomenal surf break....very very cool.  This iconic spot is a must see and of course you follow up the slippery situation at the Sou'westerner with a bowl of Chowdah...who knew there were so many ways to make Chowdah.

These are waves for the brave!

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