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The following is a list of [[monasticism|monasteries]] and [[skete]]s, both [[monk|male]] and [[nun|female]], in America.

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==Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America==
*[[St. Paul Skete (Grand Junction, Tennessee)|St. Paul Skete]], Grand Junction, Tennessee.  Female skete.  [[Superior]]: Mother Nektaria.
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==Ecumenical Patriarchate Institutions in America==
===Male===
*[[Patriarchal Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou (Astoria, New York)|Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou]], Astoria, New York. [http://www.stirene.org]. Abbot: Archimandrite Ierotheos (Zacharis).

==Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America==
This archdiocese has had a small number of formerly Athonite monks who were given a blessing to start monasteries.  In recognition of this, any such spiritual father of a monastery will be listed.

===Male===
*[[St. Gregory Palamas Monastery (Hayesville, Ohio)|St. Gregory Palamas Monastery]], Hayesville, Ohio. Abbot, Metr. [[Maximos (Aghiorgoussis) of Pittsburgh|Maximos]]. Superior: Archimandrite Joseph.
*[[St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (Florence, Arizona)|St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Florence, Arizona.  Abbot: Archimandrite Paisios.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]].
*[[Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery (Kendalia, Texas)|Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Kendalia, Texas.  Archimandrite Dositheos.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery (Williston, Florida)|Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Williston, Florida.  Monk Modestos.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Holy Trinity Monastery Greek Orthodox Monastery (Smith Creek, Michigan)|Holy Trinity Monastery Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Smith Creek, Michigan.  Hieromonk Joseph.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Panagia Pammakaristou Greek Orthodox Monastery (Lawsonville, North Carolina)|Panagia Pammakaristou Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Lawsonville, North Carolina.  Hieromonk Nektarios.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Monastery (Roscoe, New York)|St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Roscoe, New York.  Hieromonk Joseph.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery (Harvard, Illinois)|Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Harvard, Illinois.  Archimandrite Akakios.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]

===Female===
*[[Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple Skete (Hayesville, Ohio)|Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple Skete]], Hayesville, Ohio.  Abbess Theadelphi.  Spiritual Father: Hmk Ambrose.
*[[Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery (Saxonburg, Pennsylvania)|Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.  Abbess Theophano.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Monastery (Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin)|St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.  [http://www.hellenicheartbeat.com/monastery/] Abbess Melanie.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Holy Protection Greek Orthodox Monastery (Weatherly, Philadelphia)|Holy Protection Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Weatherly, Pennsylvania.  Abbess Olympiada.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[The Living Spring Greek Orthodox Monastery (Dunlap, California)|The Living Spring Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Dunlap, California.  Abbess Markella.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery (Goldendale, Washington|St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Goldendale, Washington.  [http://www.stjohnmonastery.org/] Abbess Efpraxia.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Monastery (Reddick, Florida)|Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Reddick, Florida. [http://www.holyannunciation.org/]  Abbess Agapia.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery (Troy, North Carolina)|Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Troy, North Carolina.  [http://www.panagiaprousiotissa.org/] Abbess Agne.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]
*[[St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Monastery (Washington, Texas)|St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Monastery]], Washington, Texas.  [http://www.saintparaskevi.org/] Abbess Paraskevi.  Spiritual Father: Elder [[Ephrem of Philotheou|Ephraim]]

==Orthodox Church in America==
*[[New Skete (Cambridge, New York)|Companions of New Skete (Emmaus House)]], Cambridge,  Superior: Sr Melanie Updike.
*[[Ss. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel (Spruce Island, Alaska)|Ss. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Chapel]], Spruce Island, Alaska.
*[[Protecting Veil of the Theotokos Orthodox Community (Anchorage, Alaska)|Protecting Veil of the Theotokos Orthodox Community]], Anchorage, Alaska.
===Female===
*[[Holy Assumption Monastery (Calistoga, California)|Holy Assumption Monastery]], Calistoga, California.  Hieromonk Sergious.
*[[Ss. Mary and Martha Monastery (Wagener, South Carolina)|Ss. Mary and Martha Monastery]], Wagener, South Carolina.  Mother Thekla.
*[[Presentation of the Virgin Mary Monastery (Marshfield, Missouri)|Presentation of the Virgin Mary Monastery]], Marshfield, MO.  Mother Sergia.
*[[Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery (Otego, New York)|Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery]], Otego, New York.  Mother Raphaela.
*[[New Skete (Cambridge, New York)|Our Lady of the Sign Monastery]] (Nuns of New Skete), Cambridge, New York.  Mother Cecelia.
*[[Monastery of the Transfiguration (Ellwood City, Pennsylvania)|Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration]], Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.  Mother Christophora.
*[[Monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God (Rives Junction, Michigan)|Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery]] (Romanian Episcopate), Rives Junction, Michigan. Mother Gabriella.
*[[Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery (Lake George, Colorado)|Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery]], Lake George, Colorado.  Mother Cassiana.
*[[St. Barbara Monastery (Santa Barbara, California)|St Barbara Monastery]], Santa Barbara, California.
*[[Our Lady of Kazan Skete (Santa Rosa, California)|Our Lady of Kazan Skete]], Santa Rosa, California.  Mother Barbara.

===Male===
*[[St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery (South Canaan, Pennsylvania)|St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery]], South Canaan, Pennsylvania.  Superior: Igumen [[Sergius (Bowyer)]].
*[[Monastery of St. John the Theologian (Hiram, Ohio)|Monastery of St. John the Theologian]], Hiram, Ohio.  Archimandrite [[Alexander (Cutler)]].<!--two monastics in residence according to omna-->
*[[New Skete (Cambridge, New York)|Monks of New Skete]], Cambridge, New York.  Father Laurence.
*[[Holy Ascension Romanian Orthodox Monastery (Detroit, Michigan)|The Ascension of Our Lord Monastery]], Detroit, Michigan.  Superior: Archimandrite Mihail.
*[[St. Michael Skete (Canones, New Mexico)|St. Michael Skete]], Canones, New Mexico.  Monk Siloan.
*[[St. John of Shanghai Monastery (Point Reyes Station, California)|St. John of Shanghai Monastery]], Manton, California.  Superior: Hieromonk Innocent (Green).
*[[Protection of the Theotokos Monastery (Weaverville, North Carolina)|Protection of the Theotokos Monastery]], Weaverville, North Carolina.  Archimandrite [[Gregory (Wendt)]].
*[[Holy Cross Monastery (Castro Valley, California)|Holy Cross Monastery]], Castro Valley, California.  Archimandrite Theodor (Micka). [http://www.holycrossmonastery.org]

==Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America and Canada==
===Male===
*[[St. Dumitru Retreat and Monastic Centre (Middletown, New York)|St. Dumitru Retreat and Monastic Centre]], Middletown, New York, USA. Hieromonk Theoctist. [http://www.sfdumitru.org/]
*[[St. Columba of Iona Orthodox Monastery (Southbridge, Massachusetts)| St. Columba of Iona Orthodox Monastery]], Southbridge, Massachusetts USA. Hieromonk Peter. [http://www.stcolumbamonastery.org]

===Female===
*[[Protection of the Mother of God Monastery (Ellenville, New York)|Protection of the Mother of God Monastery]], Ellenville, New York, USA. Rev. Mother Ambrozia.

==Russian Orthodox Church in the USA==
*[[Our Lady of Mercy Monastery (New York City, New York)|Our Lady of Mercy Monastery]] (Mercy House), New York City, New York.  Igumen Joachim.
:*[[Holy Trinity Monastery (Baltimore, Maryland)|Holy Trinity Monastery]], Baltimore, Maryland.  Dependency of Our Lady of Mercy Monastery.

==Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia==
===Male===
*[[Holy Trinity Monastery (Jordanville, New York)|Holy Trinity Stavropegial Monastery]], Jordanville, New York. Superior: Archimandrite [[Luke (Murianka)]] [http://www.jordanville.org/]
*[[Hermitage of the Holy Cross (Wayne, West Virginia)|Holy Cross Monastery]], Wayne, West Virginia.  Superior: Bishop [[George (Schaefer) of Mayfield]]. [http://www.holycross-hermitage.com/]
*[[All-Merciful Saviour Monastery (Vashon Island, Washington)|All-Merciful Saviour Monastery]], Vashon Island, Washington.  Superior: Igumen Tryphon. [http://vashonmonks.com/vashon.htm]
*[[New Kursk-Root Hermitage (Mahopac, New York)|New Kursk-Root Stavropegial Hermitage]], Mahopac, New York. Superior: Metropolitan [[Hilarion (Kapral) of New York]] [http://www.ourladyofkursk.org/]
*[[Monastery of the Assumption of Our Lady of Mount Royal (Jacksonville, Florida)|Monastery of the Assumption of Our Lady of Mount Royal]], "Holyrood". Jacksonville, Florida. Western Rite. Superior: Dom [[David (Pierce)]]
*[[Holy Zion Orthodox Hermitage in Exile (Watertown, Wisconsin)|Holy Zion Stavropegial Orthodox Hermitage in Exile]], Watertown, Wisconsin.  Western Rite. Superior: Archimandrite Anthony (Good).
*[[Monastery of the Glorious Ascension (Resaca, Georgia)|Monastery of the Glorious Ascension]], Resaca, Georgia. Administrator: Archpriest Steven Ritter. [http://www.monastery.org]
*[[Brotherhood of the Holy Cross (East Setauket, New York)|Brotherhood of the Holy Cross]], East Setauket, New York. Superior: Archimandrite Maximos (Weimar). [http://holycrossmonasterysetauket.blogspot.com]
*http://www.saintnicholasmonastery.org/ St. Nicholas Monastery, North Fort Myers, Florida.
*[[St. Sabbas the Sanctified Monastery (Harper Woods, Michigan)|St. Sabbas the Sanctified Monastery]], Harper Woods, Michigan.  Abbot [[Pachomy (Bellkoff)]]. [http://www.stsabbas.org/]

===Female===
*[[Holy Dormition Convent (Nanuet, New York)|Holy Dormition Stavropegial Convent]] "Novo-Diveevo". Nanuet, New York.  Superior: Abbess Irene (Alexeev). [http://www.travelingtreby.org/novo-diveyevo/]
*[[St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Convent (Mohawk, New York)|St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Convent]], Mohawk, New York.  Superior: Abbess Elisabeth (Czwikla) [http://www.saintelizabethskete.org/]
*[[Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary (Wayne, West Virginia|Convent of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary]], Wayne, West Virginia. Superior: Nun Theodora.

==Serbian Orthodox Church in the USA and Canada==
*[[Nativity of the Mother of God Serbian Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery (New Carlisle, Indiana)|Nativity of the Mother of God Serbian Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery]], New Carlisle, Indiana.  Double monastery: Igumanija Evpraksija and Igumen Gavrilo.
*[[Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Skete (Fallbrook, California)|Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Skete]], Fallbrook, California.  Associated with St. Herman of Alaska Monastery.
*[[Most Holy Mother of God Monastery (Shadeland, Pennsylvania)|Most Holy Mother of God Monastery]], Shadeland, Pennsylvania.
===Male===
*[[St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood|St. Herman of Alaska Monastery]], Platina, California.  Abbot Damascene.
:*[[Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Skete (Ouzinkie, Alaska)|St. Archangel Michael Orthodox Skete]], Ouzinkie, Alaska.  Associated with St. Herman of Alaska Monastery.
*[[St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery (Libertyville, Illinois)|St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery]], Libertyville, Illinois.
*[[Most Holy Mother of God Monastery (Grayslake, Illinois)|Most Holy Mother of God Monastery]], Grayslake, Illinois.
*[[St. Mark Monastery (Sheffield Lake, Ohio)|St. Mark Monastery]], Sheffield Lake, Ohio.  Archimandrite Gavrilo.

===Female===
*[[St. Xenia Serbian Orthodox Skete (Wildwood, California)|St. Xenia Serbian Orthodox Skete]], Wildwood, California.  Mother Dorothea, Abbess.
**[[St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Skete (Ouzinkie, Alaska)|St. St. Nilus Serbian Orthodox Skete]], Ouzinkie, Alaska.  Associated with St. Herman of Alaska Monastery.
*[[Monastery Marcha (Richfield, Ohio)|Monastery Marcha]], Richfield, Ohio.  Mother Anna.
*[[St. Paisius Serbian Orthodox Monastery (Safford, Arizona)|St. Paisius Serbian Orthodox Monastery]], Safford, Arizona.  Mother Michaila.

==Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA==
===Male===
*[[Monastery of St. Herman (Cleveland, Ohio)|Monastery of St. Herman]], Cleveland, Ohio.  Igumen John (Henry).
*[[Monastery of St. Elijah (Dover, Florida)|St. Elijah Monastery]], Dover, Florida.  Abbot Anastasie.

==Coptic Orthodox Church in North America==
:''The Coptic Orthodox Church is not currently in communion with the above jurisdictions.  For more information, see [[Oriental Orthodox]].''
===Male===
*St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Monastery, Los Angeles, California [http://www.stantonymonastery.org/]
*St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey, Corpus Christi, Texas [http://abbey.suscopts.org/]


==See also==
*[[List of Canadian monasteries]]

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