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The '''Holy Monastery of [[Panagia Gorgoepikoos]]''' ("She who is Quick to Hear") is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community for [[nun|women]] in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]. The monastery was established in May 1993 by [[Kallistheni (Zantis)|Mother Kallistheni]], who remains the [[abbess]]. | The '''Holy Monastery of [[Panagia Gorgoepikoos]]''' ("She who is Quick to Hear") is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community for [[nun|women]] in the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]. The monastery was established in May 1993 by [[Kallistheni (Zantis)|Mother Kallistheni]], who remains the [[abbess]]. | ||
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The monastery takes its name from the [[icon]] of [[Panagia Gorgoepikoos]], which is commemmorated [[October 1]]. This is one of the best known miraculous icons of the Holy Mountain, located at [[Dochiariou Monastery (Athos)|Docheiariou Monastery]]. | The monastery takes its name from the [[icon]] of [[Panagia Gorgoepikoos]], which is commemmorated [[October 1]]. This is one of the best known miraculous icons of the Holy Mountain, located at [[Dochiariou Monastery (Athos)|Docheiariou Monastery]]. | ||
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Initially the Monastery stood on 17 acres of land but recent land purchases have allowed for growth extending the property size to 20 acres. This growth has allowed the Sisters to keep beehives, olive trees, fruit trees and a vegetable garden and tend to a few animals. | Initially the Monastery stood on 17 acres of land but recent land purchases have allowed for growth extending the property size to 20 acres. This growth has allowed the Sisters to keep beehives, olive trees, fruit trees and a vegetable garden and tend to a few animals. | ||
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There is also a building that houses a coffee room and the Monastery Bookshop from where Orthodox literature (in Greek and English), handicrafts and icons made by the Sisters may be purchased. | There is also a building that houses a coffee room and the Monastery Bookshop from where Orthodox literature (in Greek and English), handicrafts and icons made by the Sisters may be purchased. | ||
Revision as of 07:50, May 7, 2008
Holy Monastery of Gorgoepikoos | |
Jurisdiction | GOA Aus |
Type | Female Monastery |
Founded | 1993 |
Superior | Abbess Kallistheni |
Approx. size | 4 nuns and 2 novices |
Location | Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek, English |
Music used | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | Oct 1 (Monastery) Jan 2 (Chapel) |
Official website | none advertised |
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikoos ("She who is Quick to Hear") is a monastic community for women in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. The monastery was established in May 1993 by Mother Kallistheni, who remains the abbess.
Contents
History of Panagia Gorgoepikoos Icon
The monastery takes its name from the icon of Panagia Gorgoepikoos, which is commemmorated October 1. This is one of the best known miraculous icons of the Holy Mountain, located at Docheiariou Monastery.
- See Main Article: Panagia Gorgoepikoos icon
Monastery Grounds
The monastery is situated approximately one hour, by car, from Melbourne and is in Lovely Banks, which is close to the seaside suburb of Geelong. To create privacy for the monastery, Cox Road, running outside the monastery, has recently been closed off—an initiative instigated by Mother Kallistheni. Situated in the Monastery is an outdoor Chapel dedicated to St Seraphim of Sarov, where his Feast day is celebrated by a Divine Liturgy on January 2.
Initially the Monastery stood on 17 acres of land but recent land purchases have allowed for growth extending the property size to 20 acres. This growth has allowed the Sisters to keep beehives, olive trees, fruit trees and a vegetable garden and tend to a few animals.
There is also a building that houses a coffee room and the Monastery Bookshop from where Orthodox literature (in Greek and English), handicrafts and icons made by the Sisters may be purchased.
The monastery is located at:
- Corner of Monastery Court and Bluestone Bridge Road,
- Lovely Banks,
- GEELONG, Victoria 3221.
- (in older Melways: Cnr Cox & Rollins Rds).
- Telephone: (03) 5276 1221
- P.O. Box 219, Corio, Vic 3214
Mother Kallistheni
Mother Kallistheni, the first abbess of the monastery, was born Kalomira Zantis (nicknamed "Corrine") to Angelo and Nina Zantis, and raised in Goulburn, NSW, Australia with two siblings, Sheridan and Peter.
Her great-grandfather was the village priest and the schoolmaster in Karavas, in Kythera, Greece, for four decades. Known as 'Papa Vangelli', he was married to Presbytera Stamatia and baptised the majority of those Kytherians who then moved to Australia or the USA. Papa Vangelli had eight children, of whom Kalomira was the seventh; she married Sarandos Zantiotis and had four children, of whom Angelo was the fourth; he married Nina Souris, from Armidale, who are the parents of Mother Kallistheni.
Programme for members of the public
Female pilgrims can stay at the guesthouse of St Anna and are invited to participate in the daily programme of the Monastery.
All pilgrims can visit the monastery daily (except Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) and are able to attend the services chanted by the sisters.
- Monday: Open between 2-5pm on School and Public holidays.
- Tuesday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 9am Divine Liturgy, 3pm Vespers
- Wednesday: Closed.
- Thursday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 3pm Vespers.
- Friday: Closed.
- Saturday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 3pm Paraklesis or Vespers.
- Sunday: Open between 2-5pm.
- 3pm Paraklesis.
The Divine Liturgy in the English Language is celebrated at the Monastery on Saturday mornings once a month: 8:00am – 9:00am Matins Greek/English 9:00am – 10:00am Divine Liturgy – English
The remaining dates for 2008 are:
- 10th May 7th June
- 12th July 9th August
- 6th September 11th October
- 15th November 13th December
Refreshments are provided after the Divine Liturgy.
Monastery Building Project
With God’s help and with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia, the Sisters plan to begin stage one of the Monastery Katholikon. This entails the pilings, slab and hydronic heating. The Katholikon has a main central church and two side chapels. They welcome all help and support that that they may "be able to continue with greater zeal and without distraction their holy mission."
Source
External links
- Holy Monasteries in Victoria
- February issue of Orthodox Contact. The last article is of a visit the monasteries of St Anna and Gorgoepikoos.
- Holy Services in English: Programme for 2008
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