DoxaMoot: Orthodox Christian Tolkien Conference Returns to Raleigh
Photo: Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick / Facebook
RALEIGH, NC — Registration is now open for the seventh annual DoxaMoot: The Orthodox Christian Tolkien Conference, set to take place September 4–6 at All Saints Orthodox Church. This year’s conference, held for the first time in the American South, explores Tolkien’s portrayal of monsters, demons, and dark lords through the lens of Orthodox Christian thought.
The three-day event will feature lectures by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dr. Cyril Gary Jenkins, and Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin, examining the theological and symbolic significance of Tolkien’s monsters, including Balrogs, dragons, Nazgûl, and werewolves. The schedule includes panel discussions, trivia nights, shared meals, and Divine Liturgy, culminating in a grand feast with music and fellowship.
Presented by Ancient Faith Ministries in collaboration with the St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture, DoxaMoot welcomes anyone aged 13 and older interested in the intersection of Orthodox Christianity and Tolkien’s works. Registrants will receive access to all lectures, meals, and conference events.
Previously, the UOJ reported that Fr. Damick published a guide to The Other American Orthodox Saints.
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