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Texas Orthodox Church Triples Male Congregation Amid Pandemic

5/25/2025

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Father Moses McPherson's Russian Orthodox Church in Texas has experienced an incredible transformation, tripling its male congregation in just 18 months. Amid the pandemic, seekers like Theodore and Buck found solace in Orthodoxy's embrace of traditional values and masculinity, drawn to its emphasis on home-schooling and a rejection of modern societal norms.

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Father Moses McPherson's Russian Orthodox Church in Texas has experienced an incredible transformation, tripling its male congregation in just 18 months. Amid the pandemic, seekers like Theodore and Buck found solace in Orthodoxy's embrace of traditional values and masculinity, drawn to its emphasis on home-schooling and a rejection of modern societal norms.