Testimonials

Janet Harrer, California, USA

Dear Fr. Ilya,
I really enjoyed the trip and am just now starting to digest all we saw and did. I am ever amazed at the opportunity you gave us to visit places and see things that a regular tourist would never have been able to. I am in awe of the doors opened to us!

Beverly Layton

Hello Fr. Ilya,
I just wanted to say thank you, I know you put in a lot of effort to arrange everything as well as you did. I don’t think it could have been any better. … I really had no Idea about the history of Russia and of the church in Russia, I learned a great deal. The Icons were truly awesome and the frescos as well. I will never forget this trip. You did a wonderful job of putting it all together. I am very appreciative. Thank you so much.

Maria Belford, New Hampshire, USA

Hi Father Ilya,
Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know I arrived home safely and all is well. I do miss being in Russia quite a bit though.
I'm so glad to have gotten this incredible experience, and as I mentioned before, it wouldn't have happened in such a wonderful way if it weren't for you. I initially thought that perhaps going to Russia would just be a one time experience - I'd see it, be content with that, and maybe never return. But after being there, I know I have to return one day. I loved it. I'm almost considering re-taking a Russian culture and history class that I took a few semesters ago.

Randa Aoun, California, USA

Dear Fr. Ilya,
I'd like to thank you for the wonderful trip you arranged for us. I enjoyed it very much and pray that one day I'll be able to go again. …We all still in wonder how in short time we were able to see that many places. Thanks be to God and to you for making it possible.

Mark Frappier, California, USA

Dear Ilya,
I wanted to thank you for all your passion, patience, hard work and attention to detail. To be a shepherd of cats is indeed a specialized field.
What an amazing journey with you having so many keys to so many doors.
A very special thank you for all your hours of translation....I don't know how you did it?

Anni Shaw, England, UK

Dear Fr. Ilya,
I want to say thank you for such a wonderful journey through Russia – through its country, its history and more importantly its soul and spirituality, it was more than I had ever expected.