The Reverend Travis Ewton (left) kneels next to Rev. Matt Scraper (right) during the Order of St. Patrick s Allhallowtide retreat held Nov. 5-7. Novitiate members who had completed at least one year of discernment and training were invited to take vows to become official members of the order. Those who were not ready to take vows were invited to continue the discernment process for another year. | Meagan Ewton
An ecumenical monastic order founded a few years ago with the aim of creating a space for “contemplative life” and fellowship for clergy and laity is seeing growth even with the pandemic restricting their activities.