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Resaca, Georgia USA
A Monastery in Rural Georgia under the Omophorion of Metropolitan Hilarion, First-Heirarch of the Russian Church Abroad
In the monastic tradition of the Orthodox Christian Church as established by St. Anthony of the Desert and others; the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension is an intentional Orthodox Monastic Community of female monastics who have entered into a renunciation of secular life and have embraced the journey towards holiness in a life dedicated to prayer, work & contemplation.
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A parish community is hosted by the monastery that is growing in both numbers and faith that is welcoming to all who come to experience the ancient Christian Faith that has been handed down to us from the Apostles to this very day.
About Us
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The Monastery of the Glorious Ascension is a monastic institution of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, located in Resaca. Georgia His Eminence, Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of ROCOR, is the ruling Bishop, under whose Omophorion the Monastery serves. The Monastery consists of the Abbot, Archimandrite Maximos (Weimar), and the clergy and monastics under his direction.
Service Schedule
Check back regularly for updates regarding special weekday feast days.
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Saturday
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7:00 PM — Great Vespers
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Sunday
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9:00 AM — Matins
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10:00 AM — Liturgy (St. Thomas Sunday)
If you have any questions please call Sister Christonymphi 706.277.9442
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Photos
Stories in Pictures
These photos tell a story of the life and the events that take place at the monastery. There is a vibrant parish at the monastery of people from all walks of life who come together to worship and to live as purposeful Orthodox Christians in an ever-changing world.
We hope you enjoy our story and that you'll visit with us and become part of that story.
(Click on picture to open Gallery)
Contact Us
5052 South Dixie Hwy. Resaca, Georgia 30735 USA
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Our Heirarchy & Resident Contacts
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion
First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia under whose Omophor the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension resides
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The Right Reverend Archimandrite Maximos
Abbot of the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension & the Monastery of St. Dionysios the Areopagite
Father Deacon Michael Wells
Deacon
Sister Christonymphi
Nun-in-Residence of the Monastery of the Glorious Ascension