Alsike monastery, Religious monastery in Knivsta Municipality, Sweden.
Alsike Monastery is housed in a converted schoolhouse situated beside the parish church, roughly 20 kilometers south of Uppsala in central Sweden. The Sisters of the Holy Spirit occupy and maintain this modest building as a space for prayer and active community service.
The Sisters of the Holy Spirit arrived in Alsike in 1964 and established themselves in the converted schoolhouse. Since then, the monastery has grown into a place of support and refuge for those seeking assistance.
The monastery serves as a meeting place where people from different religious backgrounds come together. Visitors can witness an active commitment to helping those in need integrated into the community's spiritual practice.
The monastery is located in a rural setting, best reached by car or public transport. Its position next to the village church makes it easy to locate and provides a peaceful surroundings for visiting.
The community has worked with refugee programs since 1978 and plans a village specifically designed to support refugee children and students. This long-term commitment demonstrates how spiritual values translate into concrete action.
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