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ROCOR’s Conservative Values Attract Young Men in Texas, Father Moses

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By Web Desk Published May 25, 2025 4 Min Read
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The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), a conservative Orthodox jurisdiction headquartered in New York, is gaining popularity in Texas. Known for its adherence to ancient traditions, ROCOR appeals to young men in their 20s and 30s who seek a faith that emphasises traditional gender roles and rejects what some perceive as the “feminisation” of Western culture.

ROCOR leaders, such as Father Moses McPherson, a father of five and popular YouTuber from Texas, promote a vision of “manliness” that discourages behaviours they deem overly feminine, such as wearing skinny jeans or expressing emotions publicly. “Orthodoxy is not masculine, it’s just normal,” McPherson says, contrasting it with what he calls the “feminised” West. He criticises modern worship music for its emotional tone, likening it to “a Taylor Swift concert.”

McPherson also condemns practices like masturbation, calling it “unmanly,” and encourages married couples to forgo contraception to have large families. “No saint in Church history blessed birth control,” he claims.

Khristos Voskrese! Christ is Risen!

I had the pleasure of meeting His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. He edified us with his kindness and hospitality.

I look forward to strengthening the @nyyrc’s relationship with ROCOR. pic.twitter.com/hNetO4T1cX

— Stefano Loudaros Forte (@Stef4NewYork) May 22, 2025

ROCOR Appeal to Young Converts

ROCOR’s message resonates with converts like Theodore, a software engineer in his 30s. He told the BBC that society often criticises men who aspire to be breadwinners supporting stay-at-home wives, labelling such roles “toxic.” Theodore sees ROCOR as a refuge for traditional values.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis, a former Protestant now Greek Orthodox in Austin, describes ROCOR’s appeal to the “anti-woke crowd.” She notes that some converts view the faith as “military, rigid, and masculine,” reminiscent of historical American Puritanism.

Many ROCOR converts embrace homeschooling to provide religious education and shield children from topics like transgender issues in public schools. Father John Whiteford, an archpriest in Spring, Texas, says homeschooling is “a way of protecting your children” while fostering faith-based learning.

Canonical Orthodox churches to attend

✅ Canonically Orthodox Churches You Can Attend

Most Faithful / Traditional (Highly Recommended):

1. ROCOR (Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia)
Traditional worship, solid Patristic teaching, avoids modernism.

Serbian Orthodox Church…

— SpiritLedChris (@spiritledchris) May 16, 2025

ROCOR’s Historical Roots

Founded by clergy fleeing the 1917 Russian Revolution, ROCOR is considered the most conservative Orthodox jurisdiction in the U.S. Its growth reflects a broader trend of conversions from other Christian denominations. Father Joseph Gleason, a Texas-born priest, praises Russia for preserving Orthodox Christianity, traditional values, and homeschooling freedoms, contrasting it with Western cultural shifts.

Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, a scholar of American Orthodoxy at Northeastern University, explains, “ROCOR’s appeal lies in its promise of unchanging tradition in a rapidly evolving world. Its emphasis on masculinity and family resonates with those feeling alienated by modern cultural norms.” She cautions, however, that its rigid stance may alienate others seeking inclusivity.

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