This is a womens monastery of the greek orthodox metropolis of pittsburgh located in the pocono mountains. Divine prayers and services nassar hardcover antiochian. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox archdiocese of america, metropolis of pittsburgh, under the ecclesiastical authority of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, founded by the apostle andrew in 37 a. Antiochian orthodox christian women of north america crest. While perusing the bookstore, i was interested in many of the books there, but i did not purchase any of them because many of them are already a part of the collection at home. I asked your prayer for me and my wife mirna and daughter mona. Feb 2, 20 view of guesthouse monastery proper monastery with holy apostles church east end of church view off the mountain over the north end of church.
This book is worthy of every american christians personal library. Holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox monastery specializes in religious organizations. Prayer for the souls of the departed is an essential element of orthodox church tradition and service. The changing demographics of the us led the sisters to feel that the rocky mountain region would not only be an area conducive to the life of prayer, but would also be fertile ground in which to plant a monastic community. The following is a list of eastern orthodox christian monasteries and sketes, both male and female, in the united states of america. A prayer book for orthodox christians, cloth bound translated from the greek by the holy transfiguration monastery. A useful large pocket sized prayer book in modern english. Translated from the greek by the holy transfiguration monastery. The tree of jesse icon was presented on july 24 to mrs. Holy protection orthodox monastery, greek monastery.
In recognition of this, any such spiritual father of a monastery will be listed. It uses the psalter according to the seventy produced by holy transfiguration monastery. Holy protection convent monasteries greek orthodox. Includes a variety of acathists, canons, preparation for eucharist, daily prayers, and others. The chapter titled, holy protection orthodoxy monastery, white haven, pennsylvania, greek orthodox archdiocese was written by chrysanthe loizos. Merge onto i80 east and take exit 273 white havenfreeland.
Its also a very beautiful prayer book, with an attractive front cover and goldleaf pages like a bible. Find 25 listings related to holy protection monastery in white haven on. The company is located in white haven and incorporated in pennsylvania. The purpose of the monastic life is attaining to the kingdom of heaven. Atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries holy. Jordanville prayer book hardcover holy trinity monastery. Lay associates a more profound participation in our spiritual life and community. The atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries contributes in a significant way to making orthodox monasticism accessible to the wideorthodox and nonorthodox alikeamerican public. Antiochian women of the east awe antiochian orthodox. The panachida is the traditional memorial service for the souls of departed loved ones. Holy protection monastery white haven pennsylvania. Subscribe to our newsletter for announcements about holy cross orthodox press titles and special discounts. Find 67 listings related to holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox monastery in white haven on.
Athos and in no time revived the ascetic monastic life there. The orthodox research institute is a leading source for information, publications and resources related to the orthodox church. Visit to holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox womens monastery, white haven, pennsylvania during great lent april 20. Chapters find a group of josephitemarellian laity near you pittston, pa st. D, confessing the nicene creed and faith in the one, holy, consubstantial, undivided, and lifecreating trinity, in. It may be offered at any time after physical death but is most often offered at the time of passing as well as the 3rd, 9th, and 40th days after passing. Orthodox prayer book hardcover february 25, 2008 by protection monastery holy author 5. Also known as the svit prayer book, this englishslavonic prayer book contains daily prayers and prayers for special needs. Transfiguration orthodox prayer book transfiguration greek orthodox church, lowell, massachusetts. Prayer book, the holy transfiguration monastery store.
Holy protection convent in white haven holy protection. The new testament alice and martin provensen american illustration, childrens book. The holy archangels prayers asking for their protection. Holy god, holy mighty, holy immortal, have mercy on us. Protection of the holy virgin monastery is a monastic community for women in the diocese of the west in the orthodox church in america.
Protection of the holy virgin monastery lake george. See more ideas about orthodox christianity, orthodox icons and faith. Morning prayers and prayers at mealtime complete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgy. D, confessing the nicene creed and faith in the one, holy, consubstantial, undivided, and lifecreating trinity, in accordance with. Agia skepi monastery white haven, pennsylvania eastern. The book is a compilation of letters written by elder ephraim to various spiritual children.
Visiting holy protection monastery, white haven, pa. Holy protection orthodox monastery, white haven, pennsylvania. Holy protection mother of god orthodox christian church. At gornjak monastery, told and guided to go to miljkovo monastery instead, to find the kind of monasticism he seeks. It is absolutely fantastic i picked my copy up while visiting holy protection monastery in white haven, pa this summer but it can also be purchased from orthodox christian children.
Holy cross monastery, castro valley, california orthodox church in america holy monastery of st. The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries, by alexei krindatch and is now available through holy cross bookstore the chapter titled, holy protection orthodoxy monastery, white haven, pennsylvania, greek orthodox archdiocese was written by chrysanthe loizos. This past week i was blessed to travel to holy protection monastery in white haven, pennsylvania, not once, but twice. Inside holy protection orthodoxy monastery in white haven, pa from atlas of. It also includes the divine liturgy, and akathists to jesus christ and the most holy theotokos. The name means holy protection, and its always nice to support their efforts. Elder ephraim is a spiritual child of the great elder joseph the hesychast, and wrote about his spiritual father in the amazing book my elder joseph the hesychast. Holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox monastery. Protection of the holy virgin monastery was established with the blessing of his grace, bishop tikhon in october of 1993. Geneva nebraska holy protection orthodox monastery. Morning prayers and prayers at mealtime complete services of small compline, vespers, matins and the divine liturgy principal hymns of the feasts of the year. Russian orthodox prayers, eastern orthodox prayer, daily.
A white cross can be seen on the top of the monasterys mountain from interstate route 80. It is the first volume of a series and the theme is repentance. Orthodox the most complete directory of orthodox web resources with descriptions in russian, english, german, serbian, romanian and about 20 other languages. Holy protection monastery white haven pa goa holy protection monastery is the first monastery in which i was able to shoot at. Elder ephraim became known as of philotheou from 1973 when he was elected abbot of the monastery of philotheou on mt. List of eastern orthodox monasteries in the united states.
I picked up the familiar blue bound book cover, this one entitled. Holy protection is a local parish of gods catholic and apostolic orthodox church the orthodox church, the mother church of all christianity, and the native church of the holy land and the other lands of the bible jerusalem, antioch, egypt, asia minor, cyprus, greece, etc. Daily liturgy, strict fasting, full cycle prayers, pray in cell. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Five stages in contemplative prayer archimandrite hierotheos vlachos, a night in the desert of the holy mountain, birth of theotokos monastery, levadia. Inside holy protection orthodoxy monastery in white haven, pa from atlas of american. Holy protection monastery white haven pennsylvania st. The highest form of prayer is to stand silently in awe before god.
Holy protection of the theotokos greek orthodox monastery was founded in 1998. Near the intersection of saint josephs way and old route 940 hwy 570 4432220. The jordanville prayer book is the king of orthodox prayer books. Book of prayers english greek orthodox archdiocese of. Tryphon parsons abbot allmerciful saviour orthodox monastery, vashon island. Founded in 1968, st vladimirs seminary press is the largest and most active publisher of orthodox christian books in the english language. Just over one year ago, teachers and students from holy trinity orthodox archbishop averky.
The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries, by alexei krindatch and is now available through holy cross bookstore. Atlas of american orthodox christian monasteries assembly of. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox. Vanquish all my opponents by the power of the holy and lifegiving heavenly cross of the lord, by the prayers of the mostholy theotokos and the holy apostles, the holy prophet of god elias, saint nicholas the wonder worker, saint andrew the foolforchrist, the holy great martyrs nikitas and eustace, the venerable fathers and holy. This monastery is coenobitic, meaning life in community. American carpathorussian orthodox diocese of north. Holy protection monastery is an institution affiliated with the greek orthodox archdiocese of america, diocese of pittsburgh, under the ecclesiastical authority of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, founded by the apostle andrew in 37 a.
Paisius, safford, arizona serbian orthodox church in the usa holy myrrhbearers monastery, otego, new york orthodox church in america holy protection orthodox monastery, white haven, pennsylvania greek orthodox archdiocese holy trinity. This archdiocese has had a small number of formerly athonite monks who were given a blessing to start monasteries. Holy cross parishioners made their annual pilgrimage to holy protection greek orthodox monastery in white haven pa on saturday, may 14. The following excerpt is from the book atlas of american orthodox. Evelyn kouri, in honor of her tireless work in establishing and planting the seeds for the antiochian women of the eastawe.