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Monastery of St. Mary of Egypt St. Nicholas Parish Savior’s Desert Skete The original aim of Mercy House was expanded as it welcomed the founding of a monastic brotherhood. Mercy House would now...

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The following is a schedule of services for Mercy House and the English-Language Parish of St. Nicholas Cathedral. For services at the Skete (Treadwell), please call 607-829-2838. KeepandShare.com(R)  Calendar...

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Monastery of St. Mary of Egypt

a small yet vibrant community began to grow… people who were seeking a radical change of life. Monastery of St. Mary of Egypt (Mercy House) Mercy House was established in 1993. It was then that Father Joachim Parr purchased the four-story...

St. Nicholas

Today, this lively and diverse community cherishes both its original home at Mercy House, and also, its second home in the beautiful St. Nicholas Cathedral.   St. Nicholas English-Language Parish Over the years, rapid increase in parish...

Savior’s Desert Skete

A haven for lay parishioners in New York City to find spiritual respite in this natural paradise. Savior’s Desert Skete In 2008, the Monastery of St. Mary of Egypt established a presence in the Catskill region of Upstate New York. In a tranquil...

Orthodoxy

A Brief Introduction to the Orthodox Church The Orthodox Church was founded by our Lord Jesus Christ and is the living manifestation of His presence in the history of mankind. The most conspicuous characteristics of...

Monasticism

Orthodox Christian Monasticism With the development of monasticism in the Church there appeared a peculiar way of life, which however did not proclaim a new morality. The Church does not have one set of moral rules...