Difference between revisions of "Monastery of Pantanassa (Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales)"

From OrthodoxWiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (Building Works)
Line 40: Line 40:
  
 
==Building Works==
 
==Building Works==
*27 May 2005, building works started on the monastic complex.  This included...
+
27 May 2005, building works started on the new monastic complex site on top of the mountain.  This included...
**Building a 400 metre (1350 ft) driveway through forest to the building site (which ends 50 metres from the cliff edge).
+
*Building a 400 metre (1350 ft) driveway through forest to the building site (which ends 50 metres from the cliff edge) (completed).
**Excavating the mountain so as to provide three flat levels for buildings to go on
+
*Excavating the mountain so as to provide three flat levels for buildings to go on
***These earth works are anticipated to be completed in time for the foundation stone ceremony of 16 July, 2005.
+
**These earth works were completed in time for the foundation stone ceremony of 16 July, 2005.
**The new monastic complex is designed to have the layout and aesthetics of a traditional [[Mount Athos|Athonite]] monastery: the main church in the middle of a cloistered quadrangle.
+
*First stage includes the new chapel and the first section of the living quarters, sufficient for the present number of monks.
***This formation is intended to have a fortress effect.  "To outsiders it appears solid and uninviting, with few openings and little opportunity for interaction.  However, for those welcomed into the complex the architecture softens and opens up with a continuous arched cloister and details reminiscent of the Athonite language." (The Vema, 2005:12/30)
+
*Second stage includes the remainder of the living quarters for the monks.
**Opposite the entrance of the Church, and adjacent to the main entry of the monastery, is the refectory.  Other parts of the complex include the living quarters, iconography studio, library, office, chapel, confessional and guest accomodation.
+
*Third stage includes the iconography studio.
<font size="1">Reference: The Vema, 2005:12/30</font>.
+
*Opposite the entrance of the Church, and adjacent to the main entry of the monastery, is the refectory.  Other parts of the complex include the library, office, confessional and guest accomodation.
 +
*The new monastic complex is designed to have the layout and aesthetics of a traditional [[Mount Athos|Athonite]] monastery: the main church in the middle of a cloistered quadrangle.
 +
**This formation is intended to have a fortress effect.  "To outsiders it appears solid and uninviting, with few openings and little opportunity for interaction.  However, for those welcomed into the complex the architecture softens and opens up with a continuous arched cloister and details reminiscent of the Athonite language." (The Vema, 2005:12/30)
  
 
==Bibliography and Links==
 
==Bibliography and Links==

Revision as of 00:09, September 1, 2005

Holy Monastery of Pantanassa
Jurisdiction Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Type Male Monastery
Founded 1976
Superior Abbot Stefanos
Approx. size 4 monks
Location Mangrove, New South Wales, Australia
Liturgical language(s) Greek
Music used Byzantine Chant
Calendar Revised Julian
Feastdays celebrated {{{feasts}}}
Official website none advertised


The Holy Monastery of Pantanassa (Queen of All) is a monastic community for men under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. The monastery is located in Mangrove, New South Wales (west of Sydney), and was established in 1976 under the omophorion of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia. The current abbot is Archimandrite Stefanos; there are currently 2 hieromonks (including the abbot), one monk and one novice in residence, along with six hieromonks who are serving in parishes across Australia but are associated with the monastery.

Timeline

  • 1976: Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of our Lord established by Archbishop Stylianos. The Brotherhood lives in St Arsenios' House, and worships at the Holy Transfiguration Monastery.
  • 1995: Monastery moved from Sydney, New South Wales, to Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales. Holy Transfiguration Monastery changes to being a parish, and the monastery was renamed Pantanassa Monastery by Archbishop Stylianos. The Pantanassa brotherhood commenced living in a small monastic complex on the side of the mountain below a 200m (approx. 680 ft) cliff.
  • 1995: The Monastery of the Holy Cross, a female monastery under the guidance of Pantanassa Monastery, is established at St Arsenios' House with three nuns. Abbot Stefanos is the chaplain.
  • 200x: The Monastery of the Holy Cross moves to present location on Mangrove Mountain.
  • 2005 May 27: Pantanassa Monastery began excavation on the monastic site on top of the mountain. Archbishop Stylianos announces an Australia-wide fundrasing campaign.
  • 2005 Jul 16: The foundation stone of the new monastic church was laid at Pantanassa Monastery by Archbishop Stylianos, assisted by Bishop Seraphim.
This article forms part of the series
Orthodoxy in
Australasia
Australasia.gif
History
Orthodoxy in Australia Timeline
Orthodoxy in New Zealand Timeline
Antiochian Orthodox
Gk Orthodox Archd. of ANZ
Jurisdictions
GOA Aus - Abp Makarios
Antiochian - Metr. Basilios
ROCOR - Bp George
Serbian - Bp Siluan
Romanian - Bp Michael
GOM NZ - Met Myron

Bishopless Jurisdictions

Pan-Orthodox Synaxes
Episcopal Assembly of Oceania
SCCOCA
Institutions
Antiochian Orthodox
Greek Orthodox (Aus)
Notable Monasteries
Complete List
St Anna
Holy Cross
Gorgoepikoos
O.L. of Kazan
Presentation
Proph. Elias
St John Mtn
Pantanassa
St Sava (Elaine)
Transfiguration
Archangels, NZ
Edit this box


Current Structures

  • "The Pantanassa brotherhood lives in a small monastic comples situated on the side of a mountain below a 200 metre cliff".
    • Small chapel dedicated to Sts Ephraim and Isaac the Syrians
    • Iconography studio
    • Living quarters
    • Candle making factory
    • Joinery workshop dedicated to St Joseph
    • Secluded cabin named after Elder Paisios the Athonite (+1994)
  • Situated at the lower end of the valley and along the river is...
    • Timber cabin where pilgrims are received for confession
    • Cave dedicated to St Anne
    • Outdoor chapel under a rainforest canopy, with a 6 metre timber crucifix.

Reference: The Vema, 2005:12/30.

Building Works

27 May 2005, building works started on the new monastic complex site on top of the mountain. This included...

  • Building a 400 metre (1350 ft) driveway through forest to the building site (which ends 50 metres from the cliff edge) (completed).
  • Excavating the mountain so as to provide three flat levels for buildings to go on
    • These earth works were completed in time for the foundation stone ceremony of 16 July, 2005.
  • First stage includes the new chapel and the first section of the living quarters, sufficient for the present number of monks.
  • Second stage includes the remainder of the living quarters for the monks.
  • Third stage includes the iconography studio.
  • Opposite the entrance of the Church, and adjacent to the main entry of the monastery, is the refectory. Other parts of the complex include the library, office, confessional and guest accomodation.
  • The new monastic complex is designed to have the layout and aesthetics of a traditional Athonite monastery: the main church in the middle of a cloistered quadrangle.
    • This formation is intended to have a fortress effect. "To outsiders it appears solid and uninviting, with few openings and little opportunity for interaction. However, for those welcomed into the complex the architecture softens and opens up with a continuous arched cloister and details reminiscent of the Athonite language." (The Vema, 2005:12/30)

Bibliography and Links

Australasia.gif
Orthodoxy in Australia: Monasteries
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Male: Pantanassa | St George | St John
Female: Gorgoepikoos | Holy Cross
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia
Male: Holy Transfiguration | Archangel Michael
Proph. Elias | St John the Baptist | Holy Trinity
Female: Our Lady of Kazan | Presentation
Other Jurisdictions
Male: New Kalenic (Serbian) | St Sava (Serbian)
Female: St Anna (Antiochian) | Nativity Skete (Serbian)