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For two decades starting in 1740, Philip Ludwell III lived in the colony of Virginia as perhaps the only Eastern Orthodox convert in America. Despite the lack of a sacramental life, he appeared to be diligent in the practice of...

When George Washington Hosted Orthodox Christian Friends at New Year’s 1788

17 Feb 2020

Nicholas Kosar

Family, Research

As New Year’s 1788 approached, two Orthodox Christians visiting from London arrived at Mount Vernon to visit George and Martha Washington. This married couple, who were to spend the next few days with the retired General, were an unusual pair...

In Memoriam: William K. Holstein

05 Nov 2019

ACPL

Events

All of us here at the Associates of Col. Philip Ludwell III were saddened to hear of the recent passing of William Holstein, Co-President of the Friends of Green Spring. Those of us who find value in the emerging Ludwell...

Timeline Infographic: The Life and Times of Philip Ludwell III

01 Nov 2019

ACPL

Church, Events, Family, Places, Research

Philip Ludwell III is the first known convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the Americas. He was a prominent figure in colonial Virginia and a relative by blood or marriage of many great early figures in American history from George...

When Ludwell’s Friend Benjamin Waller Announced the Declaration of Independence

24 Jul 2019

Nicholas Kosar

Events, Family, Places

On Thursday, October 27, 1748, a 31-year-old member of the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg rose in response to the Governor’s command to “return again to your House, and proceed to the Choice of a Speaker.” The young man was...

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Lucy Higginson: A “Matriarcha” of Colonial Virginia and Grandmother of Philip Ludwell III

22 Jul 2019

Nicholas Kosar

Events, Family, Places

Our regular readers will know that Philip Ludwell III was a relation to many prominent and influential colonial Americans of his time. What is especially interesting is that these familial connections were largely rooted in one remarkable woman: his grandmother...

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The Orthodox Repose of Philip Ludwell III: A Timeline of His Last Months

When George Washington Hosted Orthodox Christian Friends at New Year’s 1788

In Memoriam: William K. Holstein

Timeline Infographic: The Life and Times of Philip Ludwell III

When Ludwell’s Friend Benjamin Waller Announced the Declaration of Independence

Lucy Higginson: A “Matriarcha” of Colonial Virginia and Grandmother of Philip Ludwell III

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