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− | '''St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]. It is located in Florence, Arizona, and the spiritual father of the monastery is [[ | + | '''St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]]. It is located in Florence, Arizona, and the spiritual father of the monastery is [[Ephraim of Philotheou|Elder Ephraim]]. |
− | The community was founded in 1995 by six | + | The community was founded in 1995 by six Athonite monks along with Elder Ephraim, former [[abbot]] of [[Philotheou Monastery (Athos)|Philotheou Monastery]] on [[Mount Athos]], with the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan [[Anthony (Gergiannakis) of San Francisco]] (of blessed memory). In time it has grown to approximately 42 monks, and is continuing to grow, providing the training grounds for the monks of other Greek Orthodox monasteries in America that are under the elder's spiritual guidance. |
The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. Unlike on Mount Athos, both men and women are equally encouraged and welcome to visit as pilgrims. It is not uncommon to see men, women, and children attending Liturgy with the monks. | The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. Unlike on Mount Athos, both men and women are equally encouraged and welcome to visit as pilgrims. It is not uncommon to see men, women, and children attending Liturgy with the monks. | ||
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==Daily Life== | ==Daily Life== | ||
− | *Midnight - Personal prayer | + | *Midnight - Personal prayer |
− | *2:30am - Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour, Divine Liturgy | + | *2:30am - Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour, Divine Liturgy |
− | *6am - Breakfast | + | *6am - Breakfast |
− | *6am - The Fathers retire to cells | + | *6am - The Fathers retire to cells |
− | *9:00am - The Fathers begin work | + | *9:00am - The Fathers begin work |
− | *12:25pm - Lunch | + | *12:25pm - Lunch |
− | *3:45pm - 9th hr, Vespers, Paraklisis may follow | + | *3:45pm - 9th hr, Vespers, Paraklisis may follow |
− | *5:15pm - Dinner | + | *5:15pm - Dinner |
− | *5:45pm - Compline | + | *5:45pm - Compline |
− | *6:30pm - The Fathers retire to their cells | + | *6:30pm - The Fathers retire to their cells |
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Revision as of 17:11, January 3, 2007
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery | |
Jurisdiction | GOA |
Type | Male Monastery |
Founded | 1995 |
Superior | Elder Paisius |
Approx. size | 42 monks |
Location | Florence, Arizona |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek |
Music used | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | January 17 |
Official website | Official website |
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery is a monastic community for men in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It is located in Florence, Arizona, and the spiritual father of the monastery is Elder Ephraim.
The community was founded in 1995 by six Athonite monks along with Elder Ephraim, former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, with the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony (Gergiannakis) of San Francisco (of blessed memory). In time it has grown to approximately 42 monks, and is continuing to grow, providing the training grounds for the monks of other Greek Orthodox monasteries in America that are under the elder's spiritual guidance.
The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. Unlike on Mount Athos, both men and women are equally encouraged and welcome to visit as pilgrims. It is not uncommon to see men, women, and children attending Liturgy with the monks.
Daily Life
- Midnight - Personal prayer
- 2:30am - Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour, Divine Liturgy
- 6am - Breakfast
- 6am - The Fathers retire to cells
- 9:00am - The Fathers begin work
- 12:25pm - Lunch
- 3:45pm - 9th hr, Vespers, Paraklisis may follow
- 5:15pm - Dinner
- 5:45pm - Compline
- 6:30pm - The Fathers retire to their cells
External links
Categories > Church History
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Categories > Places > Monasteries
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Categories > Places > Monasteries > Greek Monasteries
Categories > Places > Orthodoxy by country > Orthodoxy in America > American Monasteries
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism