Becoming Orthodox

Becoming Orthodox, the first volume in the Orthodox Christianity And Contemporary Thought series, examines the lived experiences of women within Orthodox Christian communities in the American South. Elena V Kravchenko provides an ethnographic study of Russian immigrant women and American converts as they navigate the complexities of religious womanhood. This scholarly work in the religion and spirituality category explores how these women engage with the materiality and visuality of the church to define their identities.

The text investigates the intersection of religion, gender, and ethnicity through the lens of social sciences and gender studies. By analyzing daily practices such as prayer, food preparation, and child-rearing, Becoming Orthodox, volume 1, illustrates how women construct meaningful ethno-religious homes. This book offers a detailed look at how individuals negotiate patriarchal traditions to advocate for empowerment and belonging within their specific cultural contexts.