Author and Filmmaker Robert John Hammond Completes Landmark Trilogywith Upcoming Documentary Release
Sacramento, California – March 25, 2025 – Bestselling author and filmmaker Robert John Hammond has officially completed his groundbreaking trilogy, a vibrant exploration of Orthodox Christianity in North America: American Orthodox: Finding the Ancient Faith in the Modern World, Light Journey: Saints, Miracles, and Sacred Places, and Voice in the Wilderness: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Father Seraphim Rose. This literary series, interwoven with personal pilgrimage and mystical encounters, coincides with the anticipated release of Hammond’s documentary film, American Orthodox, set to premiere this summer.
The trilogy vividly captures the spirit of North American Orthodoxy through Hammond’s evocative storytelling and cinematic prose. In Light Journey: Saints, Miracles, and Sacred Places, readers journey alongside remarkable icons such as the myrrh-streaming Iveron Icon, famously guarded by Brother José Muñoz of Montreal, whose martyrdom remains a haunting mystery. The book further explores the miraculous reappearance of the myrrh-streaming Iveron Icon in Hawaii, captivating the faithful worldwide.
In his latest publication, Voice in the Wilderness: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Father Seraphim Rose, Hammond deeply explores the life, controversies, and influential legacy of Father Seraphim Rose, a pivotal figure whose voice still resonates within contemporary Orthodoxy. Drawing from extensive research, including exclusive interviews with Father Seraphim’s spiritual children and firsthand accounts from several pilgrimages to St. Herman of Alaska Monastery in Platina, CA, founded by Father Seraphim, Hammond offers readers unique insights into the ascetic theologian’s profound spiritual journey.
The book further examines the transformative impact Father Seraphim has had on contemporary youth movements within Orthodoxy, notably through his influence on Justin Marler and the underground zine Death to the World, as well as the influential book Youth of the Apocalypse. Hammond thoughtfully engages with the complexities of Father Seraphim’s writings, his critiques of modern spirituality, and the ongoing discussions surrounding his potential canonization, providing readers with a compelling, comprehensive narrative.
Robert John Hammond, author of more than a dozen acclaimed books, including The Light and CB DeMille: The Man Who Invented Hollywood, is widely recognized for his evocative storytelling and spiritual insights.
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