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 seas

You are invited to join us alongside the St. Paisios Brotherhood and Fr. John Thetford of St. Matthew Orthodox Church for services and work over the long holiday weekend. Stay the whole weekend or drop by for a few hours to help Saint Paul's Monastery. Friday, January 16, 2026 ARRIVALS Guests are invited to arrive anytime on Friday (or early on Saturday ) 6:00am Orthros in chapel 12:00pm Lunch in trapeza ( with readings ) 5:00pm Vespers in chapel The Monastery is located in

January 2026 Nativity Schedule Our friend, Fr. Jeremiah Loch of South Carolina, will be joining us to celebrate. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ , Nun-martyr Eugenia of Rome + 5:00pm: Great and Holy Vespers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The Nativity of Christ , Adoration of the Magi, Commemoration of the Shepherds +   6:00am: Orthros and Divine Liturgy