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Huw Paige

Huw Paige is a freelance journalist specializing in polar regions.

The Monk Bringing Orthodox Christianity to an Island at the Edge of the World

Father Seraphim has seen pilgrims from all over the world flock to the Isle of Iona to attend his services.

January 2, 2026

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