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'''Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]. It is located in Harvard, Illinois, and a monastery under the spiritual guidance of [[Elder Ephrem|Elder Ephraim]]. | '''Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]. It is located in Harvard, Illinois, and a monastery under the spiritual guidance of [[Elder Ephrem|Elder Ephraim]]. | ||
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The monastery was founded in the fall of 1998 by one priestmonk and two monks from [[St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (Florence, Arizona)|St. Anthony's Monastery]] under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago to fulfill the lay requests for a male monastery in the Illinois/Wisconsin area. | The monastery was founded in the fall of 1998 by one priestmonk and two monks from [[St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (Florence, Arizona)|St. Anthony's Monastery]] under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago to fulfill the lay requests for a male monastery in the Illinois/Wisconsin area. | ||
| − | The monastery consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support itself, the monastery sells ecclesiastical garments and gold | + | The monastery consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support itself, the monastery sells ecclesiastical garments, beeswax [[Candle|candles]], and gold, silver, and copper-plated crosses and icons. It does not yet have guest quarters, so overnight visitors must stay in a hotel nearby or find other accomodations. |
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[http://www.holytransfigurationmonastery. | + | *[http://www.holytransfigurationmonastery.org/ Website of the Monastery] |
| − | *[http://www.athosinamerica.org/ Athos in America] is a site defending Elder Ephraim's monasteries, using a long interview by Fr Theologos (Pantanizopoulos), who | + | *[http://www.athosinamerica.org/ Athos in America] is a site defending Elder Ephraim's monasteries, using a long interview by Fr Theologos (Pantanizopoulos), who was a monk at Holy Transfiguration Monastery. |
[[Category:American Monasteries]] | [[Category:American Monasteries]] | ||
[[Category:Greek Monasteries]] | [[Category:Greek Monasteries]] | ||
[[Category:Monasteries]] | [[Category:Monasteries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:02, September 20, 2011
| Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery | |
| Jurisdiction | GOA |
| Type | Male Monastery |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Superior | Elder Acacius |
| Approx. size | unknown |
| Location | Harvard, Illinois |
| Liturgical language(s) | Greek |
| Music used | Byzantine Chant |
| Calendar | Revised Julian |
| Feastdays celebrated | 6 Aug |
| Official website | Official website |
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery is a monastic community for men in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It is located in Harvard, Illinois, and a monastery under the spiritual guidance of Elder Ephraim.
The monastery was founded in the fall of 1998 by one priestmonk and two monks from St. Anthony's Monastery under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago to fulfill the lay requests for a male monastery in the Illinois/Wisconsin area.
The monastery consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support itself, the monastery sells ecclesiastical garments, beeswax candles, and gold, silver, and copper-plated crosses and icons. It does not yet have guest quarters, so overnight visitors must stay in a hotel nearby or find other accomodations.
Daily Life
- Daily: 6:15am - First Hour
- 6:30am - Divine Liturgy.
- 5:45pm - Vespers
- 7:30pm - Compline
- Sunday: 6:30am - Midnight Service
- 6:45am - Matins
- 9:00am - Divine Liturgy
External links
- Website of the Monastery
- Athos in America is a site defending Elder Ephraim's monasteries, using a long interview by Fr Theologos (Pantanizopoulos), who was a monk at Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
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