Background
DeTrana, Mary Ann was born on June 24, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Vincent and Martha Taylor (Jenkins) McAllister.
DeTrana, Mary Ann was born on June 24, 1941 in Hannibal, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Vincent and Martha Taylor (Jenkins) McAllister.
Bachelor, Rosary College, 1963. Master of Arts, University Durham, England, 1991.
Research analyst, Illinois Department Labor, Chicago, 1963-1964;
teacher, Alverno High School, Chicago, 1964-1965;
writer, lecturer, Richmond, Virginia, since 1980. Consultant St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, New York, since 1987. Participant International Orthodox Women's Consultation, Church and Culture, Crete, 1990.
Coordinator National Support Group for Wives of Orthodox Clergy, since 1983.
Director music St. Cyprian Orthodox Church, Richmond, since 1974. Tutor English Ridge Elementary School, Richmond, 1983-1988. Member Ecumenical Society Blessed Virgin Mary (correspondent secretary 1980-1984, recording secretary 1984-1988, vice president 1988-1992, president since 1992.
Married George Frank DeTrana, November 23, 1963. Children: John Andrew, Paul Alexander, Alexander George.