Joyful Solitude

Joyful Solitude explores both the effects of the global pandemic upon people of faith and how best to respond to the challenges and crises in our lives. The Apostle Paul, a prisoner facing the threat of Roman execution, authored epistles calling the faithful to rejoice despite living amidst the direst circumstances. Combining theological research and sincere storytelling, Deacon David offers a way to experience this joy by immersing ourselves fully into the liturgical and sacramental life of the Orthodox Church. Deacon David Lochbihler, J.D., serves at the Holy Altar at Saint Patrick Orthodox Church and teaches Fourth Grade at The Fairfax Christian School in Virginia. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and cum laude from the University of Texas School of Law, Deacon David worked as a Chicago attorney for three years before becoming a teacher and coach for three decades. He also earned three Master’s degrees in Elementary Education, Biblical Studies, and Orthodox Theology. His varsity high school basketball and soccer teams captured four N.V.I.A.C. conference championships. He authored Prayers to Our Lady East and West (2021), The Joy of Orthodoxy (2022), Our Orthodox Holy Family: A Joyful Journey with Jesus and Mary (2022), and Joyful Solitude (2023).