Christ the Saviour Monastery, Benedictine Orthodox monastery in Hamilton, Canada.
Christ the Saviour Monastery is a Benedictine monastery with Orthodox tradition located in Hamilton, Ontario. The grounds combine architectural elements from different religious styles and serve as a space for prayer and services following unconventional rites.
The monastery was founded in Rhode Island in 1993 and relocated to Hamilton in 2008. The move brought the Oratory of Our Lady of Glastonbury under its wing.
The monastery preserves Western Orthodox traditions where liturgy resembles the Latin rite in style and form. Visitors experience an unusual blend of Eastern and Western religious life reflected in chants, decoration, and the flow of services.
The monastery holds regular services including Sunday morning Mass and evening prayers with blessing. Visitors should check service times beforehand and be prepared for the liturgical traditions observed.
The monastery is affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia while maintaining Western liturgical practices that are uncommon in North America. This rare combination shows itself in how services are conducted and structured.
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