St. Paraskevi convent Acharnes, Orthodox monastery in Acharnes, Greece.
St. Paraskevi convent in Acharnes is a women's Orthodox monastery under the Oropus and Phyle metropolis, in the jurisdiction of the Old Calendarist Greek Orthodox Church (Chrysostomos Synod). Over the grave of its founder, Archimandrite Hieronymus (died 1943), a chapel was built and dedicated to Saint Jerome of Stridon; it is a pilgrimage site. Ten nuns live in the convent under Abbess Makrina.
The convent was founded in 1938 by Archimandrite Hieronymus, a Greek confessor and spiritual father who died in 1943 and was buried on the grounds. A chapel dedicated to Saint Jerome of Stridon was later built over his grave and became a pilgrimage site. The community is under the Oropou and Phyli metropolitan see, in the jurisdiction of the Old Calendarist Greek Orthodox Church (Chrysostomos Synod).
The convent serves as a living center where Orthodox sisters maintain daily religious practices and the local community gathers for worship. This place holds spiritual meaning for many people who come to pray and find peace in their faith.
The convent welcomes visitors interested in Orthodox religious life and should be visited with respect for the sisters' daily routine. It is helpful to check ahead about visiting hours and to dress appropriately when entering this religious space.
The convent is run by a community of sisters who provide not only religious services but also spiritual education and support for the surrounding area. This combination makes it function both as a place of prayer and as a center for learning about Orthodox faith.
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