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− | The '''Holy Monastery of Gorgoepikoos''' (She who is Quick to Hear) is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community for [[nun|women]] under the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]. The monastery is located in Lovely Banks, Geelong, Victoria, and was established under the [[omophorion]] of His Eminence [[Archbishop]] [[Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia|Stylianos of Australia]] in May 1993 by Mother Kallistheni, who remains the [[abbess]]. Currently, the monastery has 4 nuns (including the abbess) and a novice, all of whom speak fluent English. | + | The '''Holy Monastery of Gorgoepikoos''' (She who is Quick to Hear) is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community for [[nun|women]] under the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]. The monastery is located in Lovely Banks, Geelong, Victoria, and was established under the [[omophorion]] of His Eminence [[Archbishop]] [[Stylianos (Harkianakis) of Australia|Stylianos of Australia]] in May 1993 by [[Mother Kallistheni]], who remains the [[abbess]]. Currently, the monastery has 4 nuns (including the abbess) and a novice, all of whom speak fluent English. |
==Programme for members of the Public== | ==Programme for members of the Public== |
Revision as of 01:21, January 21, 2008
Holy Monastery of Gorgoepikoos | |
Jurisdiction | GOA Aus |
Type | Female Monastery |
Founded | 1993 |
Superior | Abbess Kallistheni |
Approx. size | 5 nuns |
Location | Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
Liturgical language(s) | Greek, English |
Music used | Byzantine Chant |
Calendar | Revised Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | Jan 2 (Chapel) Oct 1 (Monastery) |
Official website | none advertised |
The Holy Monastery of Gorgoepikoos (She who is Quick to Hear) is a monastic community for women under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. The monastery is located in Lovely Banks, Geelong, Victoria, and was established under the omophorion of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia in May 1993 by Mother Kallistheni, who remains the abbess. Currently, the monastery has 4 nuns (including the abbess) and a novice, all of whom speak fluent English.
Programme for members of the Public
- Monday: Open between 2-5pm on School and Public holidays.
- Tuesday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 9am Divine Liturgy.
- Wednesday: Closed.
- Thursday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 3pm Vespers.
- Friday: Closed.
- Saturday: Open between 9am and 5pm.
- 3pm Paraklesis.
- Monthly: 8am Matins in Greek and English, 9am Divine Liturgy in English. (Timetable)
- Sunday: Open between 2-5pm.
- 3pm Paraklesis.
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External links
- Second Archdiocesan District of Victoria and Tasmania
- February issue of Orthodox Contact. The last article is of a visit the monasteries of St Anna and Gorgoepikoos.
Orthodoxy in Australia: Monasteries |
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia |
Male: Pantanassa | St George | St John Female: Gorgoepikoos | Holy Cross |
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia |
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