Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery, Eastern Orthodox monastery in Hebron, Palestine
Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox religious complex in Hebron containing multiple buildings with traditional Orthodox architecture, including a distinctive bell tower and church structures enclosed within compound walls. The layout combines residential, worship, and administrative spaces arranged around central courtyards.
The monastery was established in 1904 when Archimandrite Antonin Kapustin acquired land near the site of the ancient Oak of Mamre mentioned in biblical tradition. Ownership and supervision passed to the Moscow Patriarchate in 1997 after Palestinian authorities transferred control.
The monastery serves as a spiritual center for the Russian Orthodox community in the region, maintaining Eastern Orthodox religious practices through daily prayers and services. Visitors can observe how the space functions as a gathering place for those following this faith tradition.
The monastery is located in Hebron and welcomes visitors interested in its architecture and religious practices. Remember that this is an active place of worship where visitors should respect ongoing services and prayer times.
The monastery's name references a biblical account where Abraham received guests beneath an oak tree at Mamre, a location holding deep spiritual significance for multiple faiths. The complex was built to preserve this sacred connection and provide a place for Orthodox prayer and remembrance.
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