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'''St. Isaac of Syria Skete''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia]], located in Boscobel, Wisconsin.
 
 
The community was founded in April 1987 <!--under the auspices of His Respect Archtitle [[Firstname (Surname) of City|Firstname]], Archbishop of Someplace-->with the arrival of Abbot Simeon to the Boscobel area.  In time, a church, a school and [[Monastery of St. Silouan (Boscobel, Wisconsin)|a female monastery]] were also constructed.
 
 
The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community produces icons, keeps the church and mission structures, and conducts pastoral, charitable and missionary outreach.
 
 
 
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'''St. Isaac of Syria Skete''' is a [[monastic]] community for men in the [[Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia]], located in Boscobel, Wisconsin.
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The community was founded in April 1987 <!--under the auspices of His Respect Archtitle [[Firstname (Surname) of City|Firstname]], Archbishop of Someplace-->with the arrival of Abbot Simeon to the Boscobel area.  In time, a church, a school and [[Monastery of St. Silouan (Boscobel, Wisconsin)|a female monastery]] were also constructed.
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The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community produces icons, keeps the church and mission structures, and conducts pastoral, charitable and missionary outreach.
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Revision as of 23:02, November 2, 2005

St. Isaac of Syria Skete
Jurisdiction Bulgarian
Type Male Skete
Founded 1987
Superior Abbot Simeon
Approx. size 5 monks
Location Boscobel, Wisconsin
Liturgical language(s) English
Music used Russian Chant
Calendar Revised Julian
Feastdays celebrated {{{feasts}}}
Official website Official website

St. Isaac of Syria Skete is a monastic community for men in the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia, located in Boscobel, Wisconsin.

The community was founded in April 1987 with the arrival of Abbot Simeon to the Boscobel area. In time, a church, a school and a female monastery were also constructed.

The community consists of men living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community produces icons, keeps the church and mission structures, and conducts pastoral, charitable and missionary outreach.

Timeline

  • 1986 Jun - Fr Simeon goes on a retreat to Boscobel, erecting a chapel. People from the surrounding community join him in worship.
  • 1987 Apr - St. Isaac of Syria Skete founded; St. Nicholas Orthodox Mission Church founded.
  • 1991 Aug - Monastery of St. Silouan founded near the Skete.
  • 1994 Sep - St. Isaac's Orthodox School founded.

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