Is there anyone out there who thinks ROCOR needs an English-speaking convent in America? Does anyone know of any plans to start one?
Does ROCOR need an American convent?
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I doubt that they are, as they seem to be in a consolidating (not expanding) mode, but you could always ask the ROCOR bishops
Fwiw, St. Elizabeth Monastery in Mohawk, NY might be a place to consider. According to the ROCOR directory, they have 7 nuns there (or at least they did in 2004). Their numbers is 315-858-2208, with Nun Maria handling visits and Nun Joanna handling vocations.
At St. Elizabeth's the services are conducted in Slavonic, although they are close enough to Jordanville to have access to the English services. They have both foreign speaking and English speaking nuns. If this is what you are looking for I highly recommend visiting. Mother Maria is German from Germany, a kind soul with a big heart. I've known her for years.
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There has been some Talk by Father George Brooks and his Matushka Parasceva Brooks, of converting thier Mission Parish, Property and farmhouse into a convent in the Future. It is a lovely location in a Rural area of Arkansas, yet located conveniently. The countryside is perfect for a rural convent. The Mission Website is http://allsaintsofamerica.com
Have a look....... An English speaking convent is the talk, But I suppose the plan is to let God sort out the Details.
All Saints of America Orthodox Mission, Located in Dequeen Arkansas. The Mission strives to provide a welcoming community, in a quiet country setting, where individual members can work out their salvation and serve as a witness to the Orthodox Faith.
http://www.allsaintsofamerica.com/