Elijah the Prophet in the New World: Temples, Icons, and Places of Worship in North and South AmericaAmerica is a continent where the fates of numerous peoples, cultures, and religions have intersected. With immigrants from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, their sacred places also came to the American land. Among them is the veneration of the Old Testament prophet Elijah, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox and Catholic traditions. Today, in North and South America, one can find many temples, monasteries, and icons dedicated to this fiery prophet. They are scattered from Canada to Argentina and are a living testament to the fact that faith knows no borders. ... Read more