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− | The abbot, Hieromonk Evagrios, was a monk for approximately 14 years on [[Mt Athos]] in the Monastery of Simonopetra. He was ordained to the priesthood on the 7th of January, 2005 by Bishop Nikandros, the bishop responsible for Western Australia in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. On the same day, the then-novice of the monastery, also from Mt Athos, was tonsured a reader. | + | The abbot, Hieromonk [[Evagrios (Simonopetritiotis)|Evagrios]], was a monk for approximately 14 years on [[Mt Athos]] in the Monastery of Simonopetra. He was ordained to the priesthood on the 7th of January, 2005 by Bishop Nikandros, the bishop responsible for Western Australia in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. On the same day, the then-novice of the monastery, also from Mt Athos, was tonsured a reader. |
See the [[Talk:Monastery_of_St_John_of_the_Mountain_%28Forrestfield%2C_Australia%29|talk page]] for more details. | See the [[Talk:Monastery_of_St_John_of_the_Mountain_%28Forrestfield%2C_Australia%29|talk page]] for more details. |
Revision as of 20:46, December 7, 2005
Holy Monastery of St John of the Mountain | |
Jurisdiction | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia |
Type | Male Monastery |
Founded | c.2004 |
Superior | Hieromonk Evagrios |
Approx. size | 2 monks |
Location | Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek, English |
Music used | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | Jan 7 (Monastery) |
Official website | Website |
The Holy Monastery of St John of the Mountain is a monastic community for men under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. The monastery is located in Forrestfield, Western Australia, and was established in the first years of the 21st century under the omophorion of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia. The current abbot is Hieromonk Evagrios; there is currently one hieromonk and one monk in residence.
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The monastery currently hosts a monthly matins and Divine Liturgy in English.
The abbot, Hieromonk Evagrios, was a monk for approximately 14 years on Mt Athos in the Monastery of Simonopetra. He was ordained to the priesthood on the 7th of January, 2005 by Bishop Nikandros, the bishop responsible for Western Australia in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. On the same day, the then-novice of the monastery, also from Mt Athos, was tonsured a reader.
See the talk page for more details.
External Links
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