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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 is the residence of [[Elder Ephrem|Elder Ephraim]]. | '''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 is the residence of [[Elder Ephrem|Elder Ephraim]]. | ||
− | The community was founded in 1995 by six monks along with Elder Ephraim, former abbot of Philotheou on [[Mount Athos|Mt Athos]], under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan | + | The community was founded in 1995 by six monks along with Elder Ephraim, former abbot of Philotheou on [[Mount Athos|Mt Athos]], under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco (of blessed memory). In time it has grown to approximately 35 monks, and has continued to grow, providing the training grounds for the monks of other Greek Orthodox monasteries in America. |
The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. <!--The community conducts ... and provides ...--> | The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. <!--The community conducts ... and provides ...--> |
Revision as of 00:26, October 27, 2005
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery | |
Jurisdiction | GOA |
Type | Male Monastery |
Founded | 1995 |
Superior | Abbot Paisios |
Approx. size | 35 monks |
Location | Florence, Arizona |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek |
Music used | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | {{{feasts}}} |
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 is the residence of Elder Ephraim.
The community was founded in 1995 by six monks along with Elder Ephraim, former abbot of Philotheou on Mt Athos, under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco (of blessed memory). In time it has grown to approximately 35 monks, and has continued to grow, providing the training grounds for the monks of other Greek Orthodox monasteries in America.
The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members.
Daily Life
- Midnight - Personal prayer.
- 3:30am - Midnight Office, Matins, First Hour, Divine Liturgy.
- ~8am - Breakfast.
- ~9am - Monks retire to cells.
- ~11:30am - Monks begin work.
- 1pm - Lunch.
- 5pm - Vespers.
- ~6pm - Dinner.
- ~7pm - Compline.
- 8pm - Monks retire to cells.
External links
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Categories > Places > Orthodoxy by country > Orthodoxy in America > American Monasteries
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism