Tag Archives: agrarianism

Dissident Mama, episode 81 – Father Deacon Ananias Sorem

Fr. Dcn. Ananias Sorem, PhD is the founder of Patristic Faith. He is an Orthodox apologist and teaches philosophy at Fullerton and Carroll colleges. To learn more about Father’s educational training, his current academic work, and his traditional Orthodox teachings, click here. In our conversation, Father and I talk about Orthodox MontaNIKA, a successful conference …

The American Chestnut

By Grizz The American Chestnut was once the most important and valuable tree in eastern North America. Now, it is nearly extinct. This is the story of how an invasive species killed off this special tree and, in the process, helped exterminate self-sufficient agrarian life in Appalachia. The American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a hardwood …