1 definition by BeyondEastAndWest
A young adult male convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, from a culture not traditionally associated with this religion, typically North America, Britain or Western Europe
Some are more “bro-like” than others, and might pursue a fitness centered lifestyle as a way not just to get swole, but to cultivate spiritual discipline and a spirit of sacrifice to be more Christlike. Some others may have a touch of the art hipster or other alternative culture going on too.
Most are politically moderate but once in a while you see one of them into far right nonsense.
They can be kind of LARPy, and indulge in cringey newbie enthusiasm, but are well meaning and are typically well rounded individuals once they are past this phase
Some are more “bro-like” than others, and might pursue a fitness centered lifestyle as a way not just to get swole, but to cultivate spiritual discipline and a spirit of sacrifice to be more Christlike. Some others may have a touch of the art hipster or other alternative culture going on too.
Most are politically moderate but once in a while you see one of them into far right nonsense.
They can be kind of LARPy, and indulge in cringey newbie enthusiasm, but are well meaning and are typically well rounded individuals once they are past this phase
My OrthoBro neighbor is pretty cool, but all those saint and cross bumper stickers makes me feel like he’s trying too hard.
by BeyondEastAndWest July 10, 2022