Saint Paul the Apostle Orthodox Monastery
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Saint Paul's Monastery welcomes you to our website! Founded in 2022, our small brotherhood is nestled in the bluffs of rural southwestern Wisconsin. In the spirit of Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Nations, we are building a monastery that brings the Athonite spiritual tradition to life in the English language.
The Monastery is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America.
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March 2026 Lenten Letter
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SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX MONASTERY
Why Lent?
“Always rejoice!”
Thus the Holy Apostle Paul counsels us at the end of his first letter to the Thessalonians. But how can we rejoice when there is so much suffering and injustice in the world? He tells us:
“Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
We all need to be reminded, reoriented. Some small distraction comes along and we forget where we are going. We lose focus.
This is why the Church gives us seasons of fasting: to step out of the whirlwind and onto the path of peace and joy. What an amazing opportunity! To make a new beginning, to clear away the garbage clinging to us, dragging us into the muck of this world. Then we step into the Paschal service clean, fresh, invigorated. And how great the joy when we sing: Christ is Risen!
Yours in the Risen Christ,
Father Menas, Superior
And all the Brotherhood
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