Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist, Orthodox monastery in Tolleshunt Knights, England.
Description
The monastery in Tolleshunt Knights is a community of approximately forty monks and nuns from different nationalities living together. The grounds include various buildings and spaces designed to support shared living and prayer.
History
The monastery was founded in 1959 by Elder Sophrony Sakharov and came under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 1965. This connection to the Eastern tradition shaped its ongoing development.
Culture
The community lives by a daily rhythm centered on continuous spiritual practice that shapes how the space feels when you walk through it. You can observe how this routine influences the way residents move through and use the monastery grounds.
Practical
Visitors can attend Liturgy services held several times each week, along with additional prayer activities on regular days. It helps to ask about specific times beforehand and plan around the daily routines of the residents.
Did you know?
A distinctive feature is the underground crypt where the founder rests, completed just before his passing. This hidden space serves as a quiet place of remembrance within the monastery.
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