Draft for review. Photos, times, and prices are placeholders.
Holy Protection Convent

Visiting the Convent

The convent hosts pilgrims and retreats, offers guided tours, and gives free family and spiritual counseling. Visits are arranged with the sisters in advance.

Burials for members of Orthodox parishes take place in the convent cemetery.

When to Call

Draft, not confirmed. These are sample hours until the sisters give the real ones.

The sisters pray and work on a daily schedule. Please call at the times they list here, and not during services or at night.

  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The phone number is on the Contact page.

What to Wear

Please dress modestly on the whole grounds of the convent, not only in the church.

  • Women: a head scarf and a skirt, at all times on the grounds.
  • Trousers are fine if you wear them under the skirt.
  • If you forgot your skirt, the sisters can lend you one. Please wear it for as long as you are on the grounds.

Not yet confirmed by the abbess. A long, loose skirt is best. For men, long trousers and a shirt with sleeves, and no shorts. The rules for children are not known yet, so please ask the sisters before you come.

Before You Visit

Draft guidelines based on common convent practice. The abbess should review and correct them.

Services and Quiet

Guests are invited to the services. Please keep quiet in the church. Speak softly, especially in the evening and early morning.

On the Grounds

No smoking, alcohol, or drugs. Please ask before entering the sisters' living areas or photographing the sisters.

Helping Out

If you would like to help with the daily work, ask the sisters what is needed.

What the Sisters Need

If you are planning to visit, this is where the sisters will list what they would be glad to receive. The lists are not ready yet, so please ask the sisters before you bring anything.

Food

Sample category. List to be filled in by the sisters.

Household

Sample category. List to be filled in by the sisters.

Church and Workshop

Sample category. List to be filled in by the sisters.