Onion Dome Nears Completion

imageEdward Pierson can bee seen standing next to his creation that will soon adorn the monastery temple.  The dome is due to be painted “cobalt blue” color within the next week.  Once painted Alexander Karg, a blacksmith and monastery parishoner, will be adding eight pointed gold stars and a three bar cross thrust into a crescent moon at the base.

The cost of renting a crane is high, so we would welcome donations towards the cost of placing this much awaited onion dome on top of the temple.

Driving up the road to the monastery, the first image one gets is that of the church. Now, after all these years, everyone will know they have arrived at a “Russian” monastery! Glory to God!

imageThe Brotherhood is grateful to Edward and Alexander for sharing their talents in service to the monastery and God’s Holy Church! 

Also work continues elsewhere on the monastery grounds: the trapeza kitchen nears completion, and the bookstore/gift shop and offices building is begun.


05/26 at 05:38 AM

Monastery Pilgrimage

The annual Monastery Pilgrimage will be held on Saturday, August 16th.  Camping spots are available on the monastery grounds. A list of local B&Bs

Schedule:
Saturday
9:40 a.m. Hours and Divine Liturgy in Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery Church.
Great Procession (festive church bells) with the Cross, Banners, & relics of Saint John, from our main church to the Saint John the Wonderworker Chapel, with a Moleben to Saint John.  Followed by a meal for pilgrims and guests.
Lecture entitled “Fasting According to the Fathers” will follow.

6:30pm - Vigil & Litia at the Saint John the Wonderworker Chapel

Sunday:
9:40 am - Hours & Liturgy in Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery Church
Banquet following.


05/19 at 08:46 AM

Building Update

imageThe Monastery building project continues. The tile has been completed in two of the bathrooms in the monastic cells, with the Trapeza’s kitchen floors scheduled to be completed soon. The first photograph shows off our new Trapeza, with the beautiful new Brazilian Tigerwood floors.

imageThe second photograph displays the beginnings of the wisteria adorning the pergola that fronts the St. John Chapel.

The third photograph was emailed to the monastery by our friend and benefactor, Doctor Robert Fouty, showing the progress on the new iconastasis.

imageDon’t forget to place the date for the upcoming Monastery Pilgrimage on your calendars, dear friends. Our annual Monastery Pilgrimage takes place on Saturday, August 16th. We have room for tents, if you are so inclined, and there are plenty of B&B’s on the island, for those who are coming from distances.


05/19 at 08:34 AM
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