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{{monastery
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| name=Holy Cross Skete
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| jurisdiction=[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia|ROCOR]]
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| type=Male Monastery
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| founded=1986
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| superior=[[Bishop]] [[George (Schaefer) of Mayfield|George of Mayfield]], rector
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| size=19
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| hq=Wayne, West Virginia
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| language=English
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| music=[[Russian Chant]]
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| calendar=[[Julian Calendar|Julian]]
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| feasts=[[September 14|14/27 Sep]]
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| website=[http://www.holycross-hermitage.com/ Official Website]
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'''The Hermitage of the Holy Cross''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]]. It is located in Wayne, West Virginia.
 
'''The Hermitage of the Holy Cross''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]]. It is located in Wayne, West Virginia.
  
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The community was founded in September 1986 <!--under the auspices of His Grace Bishop [[Tikhon (Fitzgerald) of San Francisco and Los Angeles|Tikhon]] of San Francisco, Los Angeles and the West-->by Hieromonk Kallistos as an English-language dependancy on [[Holy Trinity Monastery (Jordanville, New York)|Holy Trinity Monastery]] in Jordanville.  It presently holds 19 monks, most of whom are converts.
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The community was founded in September 1986 <!--under the auspices of His Grace Bishop [[Tikhon (Fitzgerald) of San Francisco and Los Angeles|Tikhon]] of San Francisco, Los Angeles and the West-->by Hieromonk Kallistos (Pazalos) as an English-language dependancy on [[Holy Trinity Monastery (Jordanville, New York)|Holy Trinity Monastery]] in Jordanville.
  
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The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support the community the monks, by hand, write icons and make soap, incense, icon shelves, prayer desks and other liturgical items.
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The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support the community the monks, by hand, write icons and make soap, incense, icon shelves, prayer desks and other liturgical items. It presently holds 19 monks, most of whom are converts.
 
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{{monastery|
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name=Holy Cross Skete|
 
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jurisdiction=[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia|ROCOR]]|
 
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type=Male Monastery|
 
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founded=1986|
 
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superior=[[Bishop]] [[George (Schaefer) of Mayfield|George of Mayfield]], rector|
 
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size=19|
 
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hq=Wayne, West Virginia|
 
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language=English|
 
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music=[[Russian Chant]]|
 
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calendar=[[Julian Calendar|Julian]]|
 
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feasts=[[September 14|14/27 Sep]]|
 
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website=[http://www.holycross-hermitage.com/ Official Website]
 
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==Brief History==
 
==Brief History==
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*1986 Sep: Holy Cross Hermitage founded by Hieromonk Kallistos in House Springs, Missouri.
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* Holy Cross Hermitage was founded in September 1986 by Hieromonk Kallistos (Pazalos) in [[:w:House Springs, Missouri]]. In 1992 Hieromonk Kallistos reposes.
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*1992: Hieromonk Kallistos reposes.
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*1999: Brotherhood has doubled in size since founding; all cells are filled. Monastery could not expand due to surrounding city development.
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In 1999 brotherhood has doubled in size since founding; all cells are filled. Monastery could not expand due to surrounding city development. In Summer of same year surrounding city development solves its own problem for the monastery, with authorities requiring a major highway to go through the monastery. An alternate piece of land is offered in West Virginia.
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:Summer: Surrounding city development solves its own problem for the monastery, with authorities requiring a major highway to go through the monastery. An alternate piece of land is offered in West Virginia.
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*2000 May 25: Move to Wayne, West Virginia, accomplished.
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25 May 2000 monastery moved to Wayne, West Virginia.
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*2005: Igumen George, spiritual father of hermitage, elevated to Archimandrite.
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*2008: December 7: Archimandrite George is consecrated [[Bishop]] of [[St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Mayfield, Pennsylvania)|Mayfield]].
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In 2005 hegumen George, spiritual father of hermitage, elevated to [[archimandrite]]. December 7, 2008 archimandrite George is consecrated [[Bishop]] of [[St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Mayfield, Pennsylvania)|Mayfield]].
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*2009: May: The Hermitage receives independence from Holy Trinity Monastery. Bishop George is elected as rector of the Hermitage.
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*2011: Hermitage of the Holy Cross celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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May 2009 The Hermitage receives independence from Holy Trinity Monastery. Bishop George is elected as rector of the Hermitage.
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In 2011: Hermitage of the Holy Cross celebrates its 25th anniversary.
  
 
==Daily Life==
 
==Daily Life==

Revision as of 17:15, April 14, 2013

Holy Cross Skete
Jurisdiction ROCOR
Type Male Monastery
Founded 1986
Superior Bishop George of Mayfield, rector
Approx. size 19
Location Wayne, West Virginia
Liturgical language(s) English
Music used Russian Chant
Calendar Julian
Feastdays celebrated 14/27 Sep
Official website Official Website

The Hermitage of the Holy Cross is a monastic community for men in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. It is located in Wayne, West Virginia.

The community was founded in September 1986 by Hieromonk Kallistos (Pazalos) as an English-language dependancy on Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville.

The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. To support the community the monks, by hand, write icons and make soap, incense, icon shelves, prayer desks and other liturgical items. It presently holds 19 monks, most of whom are converts.

Brief History

  • Holy Cross Hermitage was founded in September 1986 by Hieromonk Kallistos (Pazalos) in w:House Springs, Missouri. In 1992 Hieromonk Kallistos reposes.

In 1999 brotherhood has doubled in size since founding; all cells are filled. Monastery could not expand due to surrounding city development. In Summer of same year surrounding city development solves its own problem for the monastery, with authorities requiring a major highway to go through the monastery. An alternate piece of land is offered in West Virginia.

25 May 2000 monastery moved to Wayne, West Virginia.

In 2005 hegumen George, spiritual father of hermitage, elevated to archimandrite. December 7, 2008 archimandrite George is consecrated Bishop of Mayfield.

May 2009 The Hermitage receives independence from Holy Trinity Monastery. Bishop George is elected as rector of the Hermitage.

In 2011: Hermitage of the Holy Cross celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Daily Life

Weekday Schedule

  • 5:00 am - Midnight Office, Veneration of Icons, Hours, & Liturgy (or Typica)
  • 7:30 am - Optional Buffet Breakfast in silence, quiet time for prayer rule & spiritual reading
  • 8:30 am - Morning Work Period
  • 12:00 pm - Lunch
  • 1:30 am - Afternoon Work Period
  • 5:00 pm - Supper
  • 5:30 pm - Vespers, Matins, 1st Hour, & Veneration of Icons
  • 9:00 pm - Silence

Sunday & Vigil-rank Feast Schedule

Evening before

  • 5:00 pm - Supper
  • 6:30 pm - Vigil

Sunday or Feast Day

  • 9:00 am - Hours & Liturgy with meal following
  • 5:00 pm - Supper
  • 5:30 pm - Vespers, Matins, 1st Hour, & Veneration of Icons
  • 9:00 pm - Silence

External links

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