“May our lives bear witness to faith, service, and brotherhood rooted in Christ.”
Vision
The Brotherhood of Father Nicola Yanney of the Great Plains is a fraternal order of Orthodox Christian men called to embody the faith, perseverance, and love exemplified by the life of Father Nicola Yanney. In a region shaped by wide horizons and hard soil, we believe God calls men not just to survive, but to flourish in virtue. Our vision is for men grounded in spiritual integrity, shaped by humility and courage, and devoted to serving their communities in truth and grace.
Mission
- To rediscover and restore authentic Christian manhood as taught in the Holy Orthodox tradition: men who pray, serve, endure hardships, and seek holiness in everyday life.
- To expose the false narratives that diminish the dignity of men—beliefs that promote comfort over sacrifice, individualism over communion, convenience over obedience.
- To foster genuine brotherhood in Christ where men surpass superficial ties and form bonds that uplift, correct, and support one another.
- To equip men with spiritual, educational, and practical resources that build character: scripture, liturgy, mentorship, and disciplined living.
- To cultivate leaders who, like Father Nicola Yanney, love their neighbor, endure with patience, minister with compassion, and stand firm in faith.
What the Brotherhood Does
- Organizes local face-to-face gatherings in parishes across the Great Plains, creating spaces for prayer, open confession, fellowship, and accountability.
- Develops mentorship programs, pairing younger men with those seasoned in the faith, to guide them in spiritual growth, pastoral care, and community service.
- Offers retreats, reading circles, and workshops focused on virtue, liturgical life, theological education, pastoral formation, and how to live one’s faith at home, work, and public life.
- Provides service opportunities—feeding the needy, caring for the sick, teaching the catechumenate, supporting parish needs—so faith is lived in love.
- Supports one another through struggles—addiction, loneliness, moral challenges—encouraging confession, repentance, and restoration.