Holy Transfiguration skete

The Holy Transfiguration Skete is an Orthodox monastery located several miles from Mansonville in rural Quebec. The compound serves as a monastic retreat and is surrounded by forest.

The monastery was founded in 1959 by Metropolitan Vitaly as a spiritual center for Russian Orthodox communities abroad. It was established to preserve Orthodox traditions in North America.

The monastery follows Eastern Orthodox traditions through daily prayers and religious ceremonies in the Russian style. Visitors can sense these spiritual practices as they continue at this location today.

The site is primarily intended for religious retreats for clergy and has limited public access to preserve its contemplative environment. Visitors should confirm in advance whether and under what conditions a visit is possible.

The monastery operates independently from canonical jurisdiction, allowing it to maintain Russian Orthodox monastic practices in its own way in rural Quebec. This autonomy shapes how traditional religious life unfolds at the site.

Inception: 1959

Founders: Vitaly

GPS coordinates: 45.01111,-72.39583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04