Mother Magdalen (Williams) - Revision history

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Bereavement, 2000 */

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	'''Editing and proofing'''		'''Editing and proofing'''

	Her passion for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology etymology], her extensive training in English and “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koine_Greek Koine Greek]”, her fluency in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language French], and her exposure to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_languages Slavic languages], made her ~~and~~ exquisite editor, especially of religious and theological texts.		Her passion for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology etymology], her extensive training in English and “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koine_Greek Koine Greek]”, her fluency in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language French], and her exposure to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_languages Slavic languages], made her an exquisite editor, especially of religious and theological texts.

	'''At Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Narol'''		'''At Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Narol'''

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	'''1946-1957'''		'''1946-1957'''

	Upon his return to Canada, during the train-ride home to Alberta in 1946, her father was offered a partnership Winnipeg, where the family moved and settled down. Owen worked in advertising with [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/business/westerngrocers.shtml Westfair Foods]. In Winnipeg, Betty Lou received her primary education, and she began her secondary education.		Upon his return to Canada, during the train-ride home to Alberta in 1946, her father was offered a partnership in Winnipeg, where the family moved and settled down. Owen worked in advertising with [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/business/westerngrocers.shtml Westfair Foods]. In Winnipeg, Betty Lou received her primary education, and she began her secondary education.

	There also, in 1949, her younger sister Roberta (Bobbie) was born.		There also, in 1949, her younger sister Roberta (Bobbie) was born.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* 1986-1995 ; reception into the Orthodox Christian Church */

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1986-1995 ; reception into the Orthodox Christian Church

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-In 1986, Betty was received into the Orthodox Christian Church in Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg.  Her sponsor was Constance V Kucharczyk, granddaughter of one of the founding families of the parish.  Connie was a graduate of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Vladimir%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary_(Crestwood,_New_York) Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], and of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossey_Ecumenical_Institute Institute for Ecumenical Studies] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogis-Bossey Bossey], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland Switzerland].  Constance enriched Betty’s understanding by sharing class notes of several courses that she had taken at Saint Vladimir's Seminary.  She also shared many details of the history of Holy Trinity parish, and she helped Betty to understand and to acquire the Gospel-based world-view of Orthodox Christianity.  They remained in frequent contact from the beginning.
+In 1986, Betty was received into the Orthodox Christian Church in Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg.  Her sponsor was Constance V Kucharczyk, granddaughter of one of the founding families of the parish.  Following are photos from the Service of Reception with Betty-Lou and Connie :
 After this, Betty taught music, did housekeeping, and she became involved in choir work at Holy Trinity Sobor.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Higher education, 1960-1964 */

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Higher education, 1960-1964

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	During her student years in London, she had studied [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koine_Greek “Koine” (New Testament) Greek], and had at one point aspired to translate Scripture into a modern language.		During her student years in London, she had studied [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koine_Greek “Koine” (New Testament) Greek], and had at one point aspired to translate Scripture into a modern language.

	~~'''~~Entering the Roman Catholic Church~~'''~~		==Entering the Roman Catholic Church==

	In 1965, Betty took the customary preparation, and she entered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church Roman Catholic Church].		In 1965, Betty took the customary preparation, and she entered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church Roman Catholic Church].
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	~~'''~~1986-1995 ; reception into the Orthodox Christian Church~~'''~~		==1986-1995 ; reception into the Orthodox Christian Church==

	In 1986, Betty was received into the Orthodox Christian Church in Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg. Her sponsor was Constance V Kucharczyk, granddaughter of one of the founding families of the parish. Connie was a graduate of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Vladimir%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary_(Crestwood,_New_York) Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], and of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossey_Ecumenical_Institute Institute for Ecumenical Studies] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogis-Bossey Bossey], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland Switzerland]. Constance enriched Betty’s understanding by sharing class notes of several courses that she had taken at Saint Vladimir's Seminary. She also shared many details of the history of Holy Trinity parish, and she helped Betty to understand and to acquire the Gospel-based world-view of Orthodox Christianity. They remained in frequent contact from the beginning.		In 1986, Betty was received into the Orthodox Christian Church in Holy Trinity Sobor in Winnipeg. Her sponsor was Constance V Kucharczyk, granddaughter of one of the founding families of the parish. Connie was a graduate of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Vladimir%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary_(Crestwood,_New_York) Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States USA], and of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossey_Ecumenical_Institute Institute for Ecumenical Studies] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogis-Bossey Bossey], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland Switzerland]. Constance enriched Betty’s understanding by sharing class notes of several courses that she had taken at Saint Vladimir's Seminary. She also shared many details of the history of Holy Trinity parish, and she helped Betty to understand and to acquire the Gospel-based world-view of Orthodox Christianity. They remained in frequent contact from the beginning.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* References */

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References

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	[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Lintula Lintula Holy Trinity Women’s Monastery at Palokki, Heinävesi, Finland]		[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Lintula Lintula Holy Trinity Women’s Monastery at Palokki, Heinävesi, Finland]

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Johnstown_ON_%E2%80%A0Saint_Silouan_the_Athonite_Orthodox_Chapel_1992-2016 Saint Silouan the Athonite Orthodox Chapel 1992-2016, Johnstown, Ontario]		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Johnstown_ON_%E2%80%A0Saint_Silouan_the_Athonite_Orthodox_Chapel_1992-2016 Saint Silouan the Athonite Orthodox Chapel 1992-2016, Johnstown, Ontario]

			[https://ocso.org/monastery/assomption/ Abbey of Our Lady of the Assumption, Rogersville, New Brunswick web-site]

			[https://gcatholic.org/churches/canada-east/39180.htm Article about the Abbey of Our Lady of the Assumption, Rogersville, New Brunswick]

	[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111318405/bess-lynette-williams Findagrave reference for Bess Lynette Williams]		[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111318405/bess-lynette-williams Findagrave reference for Bess Lynette Williams]

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Higher education, 1960-1964 */

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Higher education, 1960-1964

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	'''Monastic life, New Brunswick'''		'''Monastic life, New Brunswick'''

	In 1968, Betty followed her heart, and she moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Brunswick New Brunswick], where she entered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trappists Trappistine]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cistercians Cistercian Monastery], “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_l%27Assomption_Abbey Notre Dame de l’Assomption Abbey]”, located at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouvelle-Arcadie Nouvelle-Arcadie], New Brunswick (sometimes called Rogersville, after the railway station there). Although Trappistine nuns (and Trappist monks) live in community as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedictines Benedictines], they keep silence (except for liturgical prayers). Thus, the daily activities of growing their own food, cooking, and cleaning were spent in silence. When any talking was allowed, the sisters spoke only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language French].		In 1968, Betty followed her heart, and she moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Brunswick New Brunswick], where she entered the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trappists Trappistine]/[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cistercians Cistercian Monastery], “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_l%27Assomption_Abbey Notre Dame de l’Assomption Abbey]”, [https://gcatholic.org/churches/canada-east/39180.htm located at] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouvelle-Arcadie Nouvelle-Arcadie], New Brunswick (sometimes called Rogersville, after the railway station there).

			Although Trappistine nuns (and Trappist monks) live in community as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedictines Benedictines], they keep silence (except for liturgical prayers). Thus, the daily activities of growing their own food, cooking, and cleaning were spent in silence. When any talking was allowed, the sisters spoke only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language French].

	'''Solemn profession'''		'''Solemn profession'''

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Higher education, 1960-1964 */

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Higher education, 1960-1964

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	[[File:BettyWithAnInstrumentAfterEthiopia 2.jpg]]		[[File:BettyWithAnInstrumentAfterEthiopia 2.jpg]]

	'''Upon returning from Ethopia, with an instrument~~;;;~~		'''Upon returning from Ethopia, with an instrument'''

Vladyka Seraphim: Vladyka Seraphim moved page Nun Magdalen (Williams) to Mother Magdalen (Williams): Better title

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Vladyka Seraphim moved page Nun Magdalen (Williams) to Mother Magdalen (Williams): Better title

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Vladyka Seraphim at 11:37, 11 July 2024

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	[[Category:Monastics]] [[Category:Manitoba & Nunavut]] [[Category:ADOCA]] [[Category:OCA]]		[[Category:Monastics]] [[Category:Manitoba]] [[Category:Manitoba & Nunavut]] [[Category:ADOCA]] [[Category:OCA]]

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	[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2562289/saint-nicholas-russian-orthodox-cemetery Findagrave reference for Saint Nicholas of Narol Orthodox Cemetery, Narol, Manitoba]		[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2562289/saint-nicholas-russian-orthodox-cemetery Findagrave reference for Saint Nicholas of Narol Orthodox Cemetery, Narol, Manitoba]

			‘[https://www.cjoc.ca/pdf/CJOC_XIX_2_1_M_Magdalen.pdf Reflections on the Life of Mother Magdalen Williams (1941-2023)]’ by Esther Juce in “[https://www.cjoc.ca/ Canadian Journal of Orthodox Theology]” (Summer, 2024)