

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Two Views of the Cross w/ Frederica Mathewes-Green
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special event featuring renowned author Frederica Mathewes-Green.

She will offer a talk on the subject of her book "Two Views of the Cross: Orthodoxy and the West," which compares and contrasts how the meaning of the Cross is understood in these Christian traditions.

Following her talk, there will be a Q&amp;A and book signing. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the beautiful, mystical, and sometimes surprising Orthodox faith.

This FREE event is open to all!

Location:
The Commonwealth Room (3rd floor)
Newcomb Hall, University of Virginia
180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA

Parking is available at the Central Grounds Garage
400 Emmet St S, Charlottesville, VA



Speaker Bio:

Frederica Mathewes-Green is a wide-ranging author and a prominent voice in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. She has published 10 books and over 800 essays in diverse publications such as The Washington Post, Christianity Today, Smithsonian, and The Wall Street Journal.

Raised in a Roman Catholic home and later exploring various world religions, Frederica underwent a profound spiritual transformation in her early twenties. She attended Episcopal seminary alongside her husband, Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green, before they both converted to Orthodoxy in 1993. Today, she is often referred to as a "Greeter" for the Orthodox Church, known for her accessible, humorous, and storytelling approach to the ancient faith.

She is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including:

- Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity

- Facing East: A Pilgrim’s Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy

- The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer that Tunes the Heart to God

- Two Views of the Cross: Orthodoxy and the West (the namesake of this event!)

Beyond her books, she has been a regular commentator for National Public Radio (NPR), a podcaster for Ancient Faith Radio, and a columnist for Beliefnet.com.

Frederica has appeared as a speaker over 600 times at prestigious institutions, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, and many others. She holds an honorary Doctor of Letters from King University and is known for her warm, engaging presence that puts seekers and lifelong believers alike at ease.
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Newcomb Hall
- **lat**: 38.035687044789
- **long**: -78.506605625153
- **full address**: Newcomb Hall, 180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904-1001, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (https://allevents.in/org/st-nicholas-orthodox-church/12851533)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Newcomb Hall, 180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904-1001, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Two Views of the Cross w/ Frederica Mathewes-Green ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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