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+ | name=Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery| | ||
+ | jurisdiction=[[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]| | ||
+ | type=Male Monastery| | ||
+ | founded=1998| | ||
+ | superior=Archim. Polycarp| | ||
+ | size=10 monks| | ||
+ | hq=Williston, Florida| | ||
+ | language=Greek| | ||
+ | music=[[Byzantine chant]]| | ||
+ | calendar=[[Revised Julian Calendar|Revised Julian]]| | ||
+ | feasts=[[July 2]], [[December 5]], 5th Sunday in [[Great Lent|Lent]]| | ||
+ | website=[http://www.panagiavlahernon.org/ PanagiaVlahernon.org] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | '''Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]. It is located in Williston, Florida. | ||
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+ | [[Image:PV-Church.jpg|thumb|left|Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery]]The community was founded in 1998 by [[Elder Ephrem|Elder Ephraim]] of Philotheou with the blessing of His Eminence [[Metropolitan]] [[Alexios (Panagiotopoulos) of Atlanta|Alexios]] of Atlanta. The original [[monk]]s came from [[St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (Florence, Arizona)|St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery]] in Arizona, as well as the holy [[Philotheou Monastery (Athos)|Monastery of Philotheou]] on [[Mount Athos]]. | ||
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+ | The [[monastery]] lies on a beautiful property with rolling hills, in an area of Florida known for its Spanish moss covered live-oak trees, horse farms, and horse-training facilities. The property was originally a sugar plantation. | ||
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+ | The monks support themselves by making beeswax candles as well as maintaining a bookstore and giftshop. The monastery is dedicated to the [[Theotokos]] and is named after the famous historical [[church]] of the [[Church of the Virgin of Blachernae (Istanbul)|Panagia of Blachernae]] in Constantinople. | ||
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+ | The monastery celebrates its major feast day on [[July 2]], the feast of the Deposition of the Sacred Robe of the [[Theotokos]] at Vlahernes. In addition, twice a year it celebrates the feast day of St. [[Sava the New|Sava the New of Kalymnos]] ([[December 5]] and 5th Sunday of [[Great Lent]]). All services are in Greek and follow the Athonite [[typicon]]. | ||
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+ | On April 15, 2016, His Eminence [[Alexios_(Panagiotopoulos)_of_Atlanta|Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta]] ordained the abbot, monk Modestos, to the [[diaconate]] and gave him the name [[Polycarp_of_Smyrna|Polycarp]]. On the following day, April 16, 2016, he was ordained to the [[priest|Holy Priesthood]] and was officially enthroned as [[abbot]] of the monastery. | ||
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+ | ==External links== | ||
+ | *[http://www.panagiavlahernon.org/ Official Website of the Monastery] | ||
+ | *[http://www.patriarchate.org/ecumenical_patriarchate/chapter_4/html/blachernae.html The Church of Panagia of Blachernae] | ||
+ | *[http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/yearbook/corrections/2005-06-YBCorrections.pdf 2005-06 Yearbook Corrections] for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America yearbook (PDF, p. 3 of 6) | ||
+ | *[http://omna.malf.net/vlahern.htm Orthodox Monasteries of North America listing] | ||
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+ | [[Category:American Monasteries]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Greek Monasteries]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Monasteries]] |
Latest revision as of 20:44, April 17, 2016
Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery | |
Jurisdiction | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America |
Type | Male Monastery |
Founded | 1998 |
Superior | Archim. Polycarp |
Approx. size | 10 monks |
Location | Williston, Florida |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek |
Music used | Byzantine chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | July 2, December 5, 5th Sunday in Lent |
Official website | PanagiaVlahernon.org |
Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery is a monastic community for men in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It is located in Williston, Florida.
The community was founded in 1998 by Elder Ephraim of Philotheou with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta. The original monks came from St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona, as well as the holy Monastery of Philotheou on Mount Athos.The monastery lies on a beautiful property with rolling hills, in an area of Florida known for its Spanish moss covered live-oak trees, horse farms, and horse-training facilities. The property was originally a sugar plantation.
The monks support themselves by making beeswax candles as well as maintaining a bookstore and giftshop. The monastery is dedicated to the Theotokos and is named after the famous historical church of the Panagia of Blachernae in Constantinople.
The monastery celebrates its major feast day on July 2, the feast of the Deposition of the Sacred Robe of the Theotokos at Vlahernes. In addition, twice a year it celebrates the feast day of St. Sava the New of Kalymnos (December 5 and 5th Sunday of Great Lent). All services are in Greek and follow the Athonite typicon.
On April 15, 2016, His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta ordained the abbot, monk Modestos, to the diaconate and gave him the name Polycarp. On the following day, April 16, 2016, he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood and was officially enthroned as abbot of the monastery.
External links
- Official Website of the Monastery
- The Church of Panagia of Blachernae
- 2005-06 Yearbook Corrections for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America yearbook (PDF, p. 3 of 6)
- Orthodox Monasteries of North America listing
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