Saint Silouan Monastery

Saint Silouan Monastery, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sonora, California, is a new men's monastery consecrated in honor of Venerable Father Silouan the Athonite. Established under the Western American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, the monastery serves as a spiritual haven for its brotherhood, fostering a deep connection to the teachings and legacy of Saint Silouan.

The monastery's 47-acre property, which features both peaks and lowlands, is ideal for monastic life, with plans for individual cells, a new chapel, and a catholicon for major feasts. The community, guided by its abbot Archimandrite Irenei, emphasizes the importance of prayer and brotherhood, drawing strength from the memory of its predecessors and the enduring significance of Saint Silouan's spiritual insights for contemporary seekers of faith.

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