Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery

For Women

Visitation Information

Visitor facilities are presently limited. Only two visitors can be accomodated at one time while renovations for another guest room are in progress.

The monastery is located 8 miles down a dirt road off of Highway 24, one hour west of Colorado Springs.

Guests should call before visiting.

About the Monastery

Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery , founded in 1993, consists at present of one professed nun, Mother Cassiana, and a rasaphore, Sister Evghenia. While utilizing all English, the monastic life follows a Romanian tradition, beautifully blending Slavic and Byzantine influences. The facility consists of a 3000 square foot house on 10.3 acres. A chapel will be erected as soon as funding permits. Daily services are presently held in the area of the residence.

The monastery publishes a newsletter called "THE VEIL", and offers many religious article for sale. The nuns are available to speak at parishes, conferences, and retreats, etc.

Points of Contact

Visits/Retreats

Vocations