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jurisdiction=[[Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia|Bulgarian]]| | jurisdiction=[[Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia|Bulgarian]]| | ||
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| − | '''St. Silouan | + | '''Convent of St. Silouan''' is a [[monastic]] community for women in the [[Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia]], located in Boscobel, Wisconsin on the same property as [[St. Isaac of Syria Skete (Boscobel, Wisconsin)|St. Isaac of Syria Skete]]. |
| − | The community was founded in August 1991<!--under the auspices of His Respect Archtitle [[Firstname (Surname) of City|Firstname]], Archbishop of Someplace-->, and became a sister monastery to | + | The community was founded in August 1991<!--under the auspices of His Respect Archtitle [[Firstname (Surname) of City|Firstname]], Archbishop of Someplace-->, and became a sister monastery to the St. Isaac of Syria Skete. Presently the sisterhood is located at the Mission, but are looking to obtain their own property. |
The community consists of women living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community works at St. Isaac's Bookstore, the mission, the school and the library. | The community consists of women living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community works at St. Isaac's Bookstore, the mission, the school and the library. | ||
Revision as of 04:30, September 17, 2005
| Convent of St. Silouan | |
| Jurisdiction | Bulgarian |
| Type | Female Monastery |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Superior | unknown |
| Approx. size | 2 nuns |
| Location | Boscobel, Wisconsin |
| Liturgical language(s) | English |
| Music used | Russian Chant |
| Calendar | Revised Julian |
| Feastdays celebrated | {{{feasts}}} |
| Official website | Official website |
Convent of St. Silouan is a monastic community for women in the Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Canada and Australia, located in Boscobel, Wisconsin on the same property as St. Isaac of Syria Skete.
The community was founded in August 1991, and became a sister monastery to the St. Isaac of Syria Skete. Presently the sisterhood is located at the Mission, but are looking to obtain their own property.
The community consists of women living the monastic tradition of a Christ-centered prayer life for the monastic members. The community works at St. Isaac's Bookstore, the mission, the school and the library.
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 St. Isaac of Syria Skete.
- 1994 Sep - St. Isaac's Orthodox School founded.
External links
Categories > Church History
Categories > OrthodoxWiki > Articles in a series
Categories > Places > Monasteries
Categories > Places > Monasteries
Categories > Places > Orthodoxy by country > Orthodoxy in America > American Monasteries
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
Categories > Spirituality > Asceticism
