Kloster Eisbergen, Orthodox monastery in Porta Westfalica, Germany.
Kloster Eisbergen is an Orthodox monastery in Porta Westfalica that combines residential spaces for monks with a chapel. The buildings are functionally designed and form a cohesive complex for religious life.
The monastery was founded in Cologne in 1980 and moved to Porta Westfalica in 2009. The relocation allowed the community to establish itself in a quieter setting.
The monastery follows Western Rite traditions within the Russian Orthodox Church and uses a liturgy based on Eastern practices. Visitors can notice the differences in services and decoration compared to Western churches.
Visitors can attend religious services, but should check the schedule beforehand. Access to the monastery is tied to visiting hours that apply to guests.
The monastery is supported in part by oblates, lay people who voluntarily commit to monastic principles. This lay community allows religious life to function alongside working members.
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