Father Luke 100th Year Birthday - In the News

At 100, Trappist Monk Keeps Eyes On God
Atlanta Journal Constitution - Shelia M. Poole - ‎Aug 5, 2011‎
For most of his life, the Rev. Luke Kot has lived by a centuries-old motto -- ora et labora. Well before light creeps over the pine trees surrounding the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, the white-haired Kot begins to pray. ...

100-Year-Old Monk Sees History Preserved

Georgia Bulletin - Andrew Nelson - ‎Aug 5, 2011‎
When it comes to praying Father Luke Kot thinks using your own words are always best. "Don't bother impressing God with big words, because speaking from the heart is always best," said Father Kot. The monk turned 100 on his Aug. 3 birthday. ...
Happy Birthday to Father Luke!

A Monk For The Ages
Michael Alexander - August 5, 2011
Staff Photographer, Georgia Bulletin

A life of faith: Founding monk at Monastery of the Holy Spirit turns 100
Rockdale Citizen - By Karen J. Rohr, Features Editor - Aug 7, 2011
Father Luke Kot, a monk at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, turned 100 this week. This year marks 100 years of life for Kot, 83 of those spent as a monk in service to God...

Rockdale monastery plans celebration for oldest monk
On Common Ground News
Written by and Photos By Joshua Smith

Father Luke A Centennial Monk

Rockdale News - Michelle Kim - August 6. 2011
The last of the founding fathers of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit celebrates 100 years of life...
SEE: Slide show by Rockdale News