What We’re Building & Why
What
A Dedicated Space For Monastic Life
We are constructing a new monastic residence with:
✦ Private cells for the monks
✦ Spaces for prayer
✦ Communal areas
This residence is essential for their spiritual journey and for upholding the traditions that have sustained our faith for centuries.
This building will ensure that our monks can live in seclusion, as our faith requires, after which the current retreat centre will be able to accommodate women and families for overnight retreats.
Why
Honouring Tradition
Monks live a life devoted to prayer, reflection, and solitude, However, our monks are currently housed in the retreat center, a space meant for the thousands of visitors that stay at the monastery every year.
There is also no room right now for new monks to join the monastery.
By building this residence, you are not just allowing the current monks to live in accordance with their vows—you’re creating space for future generations to answer their call to monastic life.
With more monks, we can better serve our community, teaching our children and guiding our people in faith.
How
The Impact of Your Dontation
As the first and only Coptic Orthodox monastery in Canada, St. Anthony's Monastery upholds the ancient practices of our faith, brought from the the deserts of Egypt, to our new home.
Your support will help us grow, offering a sanctuary for you, your family, and future generations to find refuge, peace, and spiritual renewal amidst the many challenges of the modern western world.
Every dollar you give directly builds the foundation of our monastery.
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