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 lov
e 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!
