Thanks, Uncle Jaque

You can find the stories of elder Ephraim on the net. I'm inclined to believe what you have said about cults vs. ancient monasticism in the context of western society.

I also believe that they are reaching to the outside world for understanding by admitting the public to St. Anthony's. There are dorms where the orthodox can arrange to stay if they wish to make a pilgrimage. It is definitely a place to go if you wish to pray. Being highly unorthodox, I can only say that I was awed by the grace of God in a very short time.

They make yummie peanut butter cookies, too.