From the Editors

In an interview on Holy Cross Monastery's annual pilgrimage weekend, Igumen Alexander reflects on the enduring value of setting aside ordinary routines to visit a monastic community. Beyond formal liturgical services, pilgrimage offers a physical and spiritual reset—a place where families travel together, children experience the church as home, and isolated believers find fellowship. The discussion touches on the practical logistics of hospitality, the quiet grace of shared prayer, and how intentional journeys can fortify daily life at home.