Difference between revisions of "Monastery of Prophet Elias (Monarto, South Australia)"
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− | The ''' | + | The '''Monastery of the Prophet Elias''' is a [[monasticism|monastic]] community for [[monk|men]] under the [[Diocese of Australia and New Zealand (ROCOR)|Diocese of Australia and New Zealand]], [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia|ROCOR]]. The monastery is located in Monarto South, South Australia, and was established<!-- under the [[omophorion]] of His Grace [[Archbishop]] [[name (surname) of place|name of place]]--> by Hieromonk [[Benjamin]], who remains the [[superior]]. |
Currently, the Monastery also has a leading role in running the [http://www.australianorthodox.org Holy Cross Australian Orthodox Mission] in Melbourne, each considering the other integral to itself. | Currently, the Monastery also has a leading role in running the [http://www.australianorthodox.org Holy Cross Australian Orthodox Mission] in Melbourne, each considering the other integral to itself. | ||
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==Current Events== | ==Current Events== | ||
− | In December 2005, the | + | In December 2005, Archbishop Hilarion tonsured the nun, Rassophore Maria at the Mission. |
In March 2006, Hieromonk Benjamin visited the Archimandrite [[Daniel Bambang dwi Byantoro|Daniel]], the head of the ROCOR Mission in [[Gareja Orthodox Indonesia|Indonesia]]. | In March 2006, Hieromonk Benjamin visited the Archimandrite [[Daniel Bambang dwi Byantoro|Daniel]], the head of the ROCOR Mission in [[Gareja Orthodox Indonesia|Indonesia]]. | ||
+ | In May 2006, Fr Benjamin presented at workshop on Icons and Iconography at the Mount Gambier Regional Art Gallery. | ||
==Articles about the Mission== | ==Articles about the Mission== | ||
*[https://www.ocl.org/Fifteen%20Parish%20Assemblies.htm#The%20sweet%20lilt%20of%20English The sweet lilt of English], as reported in The Age. | *[https://www.ocl.org/Fifteen%20Parish%20Assemblies.htm#The%20sweet%20lilt%20of%20English The sweet lilt of English], as reported in The Age. |
Revision as of 23:07, August 10, 2006
Holy Monastery of the Prophet Elias | |
Jurisdiction | ROCOR ANZ |
Type | Male Monastery |
Founded | 1995 |
Superior | Hieromonk Benjamin |
Approx. size | Superior and one Priestmonk |
Location | Monarto South, South Australia |
Liturgical language(s) | English |
Music used | Russian Chant |
Calendar | Julian |
Feastdays celebrated | 20 Jul/2 Aug |
Official website | Mission Website |
The Monastery of the Prophet Elias is a monastic community for men under the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, ROCOR. The monastery is located in Monarto South, South Australia, and was established by Hieromonk Benjamin, who remains the superior.
Currently, the Monastery also has a leading role in running the Holy Cross Australian Orthodox Mission in Melbourne, each considering the other integral to itself.
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Current Events
In December 2005, Archbishop Hilarion tonsured the nun, Rassophore Maria at the Mission.
In March 2006, Hieromonk Benjamin visited the Archimandrite Daniel, the head of the ROCOR Mission in Indonesia.
In May 2006, Fr Benjamin presented at workshop on Icons and Iconography at the Mount Gambier Regional Art Gallery.
Articles about the Mission
- The sweet lilt of English, as reported in The Age.
Articles by the Abbot
- Intercessions and the Liturgy (in Orthodox Contact, September 1998).
External links
- Parish directory of ROCOR Diocese of Australia and New Zealand.
- The Orthodox Monastery in South Australia - This article originally appeared in Orthodox Contact and written by S.A.
- Orthodox Contact of April 2002 mentions Fr Benjamin making a presentation on monasticism.
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) |
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