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The '''Holy 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 (Forbes)]], who remains the [[abbot]].
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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==
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In December 2005, the Mission recently tonsured its first nun, Rassophore Maria.
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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]].
  
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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

Articles by the Abbot

External links

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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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