Ujkowice Monastery

Ujkowice Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located in a village in southeastern Poland that follows the Byzantine Christian rite. The complex consists of several buildings with traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural style, including a chapel and residential quarters for monks.

The monastery was founded in 1986 by two priests who returned from the United States after converting to the Byzantine rite and leaving their previous roles at a major pilgrimage site. This founding established a new form of Orthodox monastic practice in Poland.

The monastery maintains Eastern Slavic Christian traditions through regular liturgical services conducted in the Byzantine rite. Visitors can participate in these ceremonies and experience the spiritual practices that form the heart of daily life here.

The monastery welcomes visitors interested in Orthodox practices and spiritual exploration. It is helpful to gather information about visiting hours and access guidelines in advance, as it remains an active religious community.

The monastery houses around fourteen monks and stands as the largest male Orthodox monastery in Poland. The community preserves a sacred icon that holds special significance in their devotional life.