A [[convert]] from [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]], I was [[chrismation|chrismated]] on [[January 25]], 2004, the [[feast day]] of St. [[Gregory the Theologian]]. I chose the name ''Magdalene'' for my middle name to honor my [[patron saint]], St. [[Mary Magdalene]], whose feast day is [[July 22]].
My husband and I were married on [[July 24]], 2004, at St. [[Apostle Andrew|Andrew]] Greek Orthodox Church [http://www.orthodoxchurchofstandrew.org] of South Bend, Indiana, by Fr. George Konstantopoulos. We have four five children.
I am interested in [[iconography]]—both in the writing and interpreting of icons—and in learning [[Byzantine chant]].