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Re-Forming Formed: 1997 Established: 2003
Monastic Community of St. John Maximovitch & the Holy Theotokos
Deming, New Mexico,
United States
 Our Community Information may also be found at http://www.apostle1.com - or go to: http://www.aopstle1.com/thaddeus_fathers1/index.htm We are training others for the priesthood and for other areas of religious life including our Monastic Community.
We are the Voice of American Orthodox Catholic Christianity in North America.
We have moved from Columbus, New Mexico (near the Border of Mexico) into the small city of Deming, New Mexico (Seat of Luna County) where corruption is rampant (as reported by the Albuquerque Journal in 2006-2007 and the FBI) and which we are involved (since 2003) in fighting against due to the rampant cults.
We are opening the Western Orthodox Theological Institute (WOTI) to train those desiring the Priesthood or, in the alternative, monastic life in other parts of Luna County, New Mexico.
The Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church are not pleased with our presence and, obviously, along with the numerous cults do unmitigated damage.
We have a resident Psychologist (Ph.D.) and have a workable Advocate with us. We operate an HIV/AIDS program and network in this area of endeavor.
We also work with the elderly in the area and those in middle income and poverty.
We make no promises or guarantees about anything, but strive to do what we can to destroy the extreme corruption so rampant in this area. Civil Justice is corrupted... Even the Feds say also too! Synchrestic Ecumenism is rampant!
  Status: reforming
Website: http://www.apostle1.com
Contact:
412 - 1/2 S. Copper Street, Deming, NM 88030 USA
Phone: 575-546-9923
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Former/Other Names: American Orthodox Church, North American Orthodox Church, Brotherhood of St. John Maximovitch, Society of St. Jude Thaddeus & Friends
Last Updated:8/7/2008
 
Visitors Not Accepted
 (Call or E-mail In Advance)
Visitor Process: Provide an e-mail or regular mailing address in advance, as well as a contact phone number and religious background information. We have no physical accomodations for visitors at this time. We are in the process of providing for Seminarians of the Western Orthodox Theological Institute (WOTI) of the American Orthodox Church / North American Orthodox Church.
Affiliations: Central Austin Cohousing

Network Affiliations:
No Affiliated Member Communities
Population
Adult Members:
6
(We had five, but two were asked to leave due to improper conduct)
Child Members:
0
(Children are not discourged but not encouraged either)
Non-member Residents:
2
(three live in near by loactions)
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
82% M 18% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
0% identify as 'people of color'
(Racial diversity encouraged)
Age Focus:
Middle Age
(Young Adults, Middle Age & Seniors Welcomed)
Age Restrictions:
Yes
(Matured in mind and body preferred)
Which Ages Restricted:
Young Adults
(No children please)
Government
Decision Making:
By a group of elders or other leaders
(Metropolitan Archbishop, Archabbot)
Identified Leader:
Yes
(Metropolitan Archbishop, Archabbot, Abbot)
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(Request observance of tithing (1/10th))
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(We will not be responsible for individual's personal debts.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(Each Individual's physical Health must be disclosed and based on such they are asked to contribute physical assistance only if possible.)
Join Fee:
No
(Not at this time although being considered)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(1/10th contribution is asked, but not necessary)
Land and Buildings
Small Town
(Very Protestant mixed with Arrogant Romanisn)
Area:
3 acres (1.2 hectares)
(being developed)
Land Owned By:
A subgroup of community members
(Trust being formed)
Number of Residences:
2
(Others Available Dependant upon factors of each person)
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Other
(mixed)
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
No Answer
(Decided on a case by case situation)
Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults):
Yes
(We are a monastic community of monks and nuns of the Orthodox Catholic Faith)
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(American Orthodox Catholic Christian)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Eastern
(American Orthodox Catholic Christianity (sometimes referred to as being more Eastern Orthodox))
Educational Style(s):
Other
(No children)
 
 
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