Christ the Bridegroom Monastery

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Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Laying down our lives in imitation of the Bridegroom, we joyfully embrace the monastic virtues of poverty, chastity and obedience. Matins
8:00 a.m.

Founded in 2009, we are a Byzantine Catholic women’s monastery in the Eparchy of Parma, living in and drawing others into the spousal love of Christ through prayer and hospitality. We are a Byzantine Catholic monastic community of women in the Eparchy of Parma dedicated to a vigilant life of prayer and hospitality according to the traditions of the Christian East. We participate in the dynamic love of the Trinity by sharing a life of prayer, work and recreation at our monastery. Meditating on Scripture, especially the Song of Songs, and immersing ourselves in a life of personal and liturgical prayer, we enter into a spousal relationship with Christ the Bridegroom. Looking to the Theotokos as our model, we open ourselves to the Divine life of the Holy Spirit, bearing forth fruit for the Church and the world. Our monastery provides a spiritual garden and a bridal chamber in which we draw others into this same life-giving relationship with Christ the Bridegroom. Our Typical Weekday Schedule (On a day without Divine Liturgy)

6:30 a.m. Community recitation of the Jesus prayer (in silence)
6:45 a.m. Personal silent prayer/spiritual reading, exercise, breakfast
10:00 a.m. Work
12:00 p.m. 1st, 3rd, 6th or 9th Hour, followed by lunch
1:00 p.m. Work
3:45 p.m. Personal free time
4:45 p.m. Community recitation of the Jesus prayer (in silence)
5:00 p.m. Vespers
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Recreation, studies or work
9:00 p.m. Compline, followed by silence

Our work includes hospitality, gardening, housework, iconography, office work, youth ministry, cooking, baking, caning, etc. We welcome guests who would like to spend a day or more to pray, eat and work with us and to relax on our grounds and in our guest house. Guests are also welcome to stop in just to pray one of our services with us. Please call ahead before making a visit. Visit our website to learn more about us!

It's Fall Y'all!
10/10/2026

It's Fall Y'all!

Thank you to the 70+ Volunteers who made our Fall Work Day a great success! It was such a delight to work, pray, and sha...
10/08/2026

Thank you to the 70+ Volunteers who made our Fall Work Day a great success! It was such a delight to work, pray, and share a meal with you!

"I’m not a Franciscan, I’m a Byzantine Catholic nun, but when I hear the name of St. Francis, my heart smiles. Why?..." ...
10/03/2026

"I’m not a Franciscan, I’m a Byzantine Catholic nun, but when I hear the name of St. Francis, my heart smiles. Why?..."
Read the rest of the reflection from Mother Cecilia at the link below and listen to the song 'Rebuild My Church', "a response to division and abuse in the Church" co-written by her.

09/25/2026

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We invite you to join us for a day of outdoor and indoor work projects, prayer, food and fun on Saturday, October 3, at ...
09/23/2026

We invite you to join us for a day of outdoor and indoor work projects, prayer, food and fun on Saturday, October 3, at the monastery. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome! The day begins at 1:00 p.m. and closes with Vespers at 4:45 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner. Come whenever available, and bring a side dish to share if you're staying for dinner.

Please RSVP using this form by Monday, September 28, so that the appropriate amount of food can be prepared. Some tools that may be of help to bring: shovels, trowels, work gloves, wheelbarrow, chainsaw, pruning shears (please mark your name on tools).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ6P12YrvvTlHG_b9HJZJ70It5dknUYLw5-4G2HgkRUowu7Q/viewform?usp=dialog

Our new rasophore nuns received the monastic habit and the names Sister Marta and Sister Thekla at their tonsure on Sund...
09/15/2026

Our new rasophore nuns received the monastic habit and the names Sister Marta and Sister Thekla at their tonsure on Sunday, September 13, during Vespers for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.

Before their tonsure, they submitted names to our hegumena, Mother Cecilia, for consideration, and in prayer she chose from among their suggestions. You can visit our website to read the new nuns' explanations of their names.

https://www.christthebridegroom.org/2026/09/introducing-sister-marta-and-sister.html

It gives us great joy to announce on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Maddie and Rose will be tonsured as rasop...
09/05/2026

It gives us great joy to announce on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Maddie and Rose will be tonsured as rasophore nuns. At this service, they will be clothed in the monastic habit, belt, riassa (robe), and skufia (hat), and will receive the title “Sister” and a new monastic name.
While this is a private ceremony, we hope you will join us in prayer in your homes and churches for Maddie and Rose as they deepen their commitment to Christ in the monastic life.

The monastery is having a work day on October 3rd and needs your help. So come bring a friend for this service project. ...
09/04/2026

The monastery is having a work day on October 3rd and needs your help. So come bring a friend for this service project. We will have tasks for all levels of physical abilities. Even if you can't come, please consider sharing with others about our workday.

The day begins at 1:00 p.m. and closes with Vespers at 4:45 p.m., followed dinner. Come whenever available, and bring a side dish to share if you're staying for dinner.

Please RSVP using the form linked below by Monday, September 28, so that the appropriate amount of food can be prepared. Some tools that may be of help to bring: shovels, trowels, work gloves, wheelbarrow, chainsaw, pruning shears (please mark your name on tools).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ6P12YrvvTlHG_b9HJZJ70It5dknUYLw5-4G2HgkRUowu7Q/viewform?usp=header

Mother Natalia will be speaking at the Cleveland Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection hosted by Theology of the Body Cleve...
08/28/2026

Mother Natalia will be speaking at the Cleveland Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection hosted by Theology of the Body Cleveland on October 3, 2026. The theme is "May the Lord Give You Peace". The event will also feature Immaculée Ilibagiza, Fr. John Paul Kuzma, and Taylor Tripodi.

See more details and purchase tickets click here https://tobcle.org/ccw/

Mother Cecilia and Mother Gabriella will be guests on the EWTN show, "Living Right with Dr Ray," and you are invited to ...
08/23/2026

Mother Cecilia and Mother Gabriella will be guests on the EWTN show, "Living Right with Dr Ray," and you are invited to the filming! The filming will be in Avon Lake, OH. Sign up for the 7PM to 8:30PM slot on Wednesday the 23rd of September to be at the filming with the nuns.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9A822A0F5CF8-64859105-living #/

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17485 Mumford Road
Burton, OH
44021

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