Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery

[ IMAGE: Icon of The Myrrh-Bearers ]

For Women

144 Bert Washburn Road
Otego, NY 13825-2265

OCA

Mother Raphaela, Abbess


Visitation Information

The monastery has a separate guesthouse. Space is limited and visitors should call ahead.


About the Monastery

The Monastery of the Holy Myrrhbearers was founded in 1977. A building project is underway to expand the monastery in stages to eventually house up to fifteen sisters. There are 2 life-professed schema nuns (Mothers) 2 riassafor nuns (Sisters) and a postulant in residence.

The monastery publishes a journal called "Essays and Notes". The sisters design and produce calligraphy Orthodox greeting cards, certificates, and prayer books. The sisters are available to speak at parishes, conferences, and retreats, etc.


Monastery Links

remote links
Home Page
OCA Info Web Page



Points of Contact

Visits/Retreats

Mother Raphaela (607)432-3179

Vocations

Mother Raphaela (607)432-3179