Visitor's Info

If you are a visitor who wants to attend divine services, you are most welcome to come (check our schedule online). We do ask that you come just before and leave after however and do not simply 'hang around' afterwards so the monks can get back to their obediences. We welcome all for the public divine services, but we ask you please make arrangements ahead of time for any meals, longer visits, and overnight stays.

For all overnight guests (we can only accept men at this time), you are asked to look at our guest rules below and if you are able and willing to adhere to them, you can then send us a message asking for a blessing to stay for a set duration of time. Once we have your information, we will then ask our Abbot if he blesses your visit, and if he does, we will let you know. Do not presume the ability to stay here.

We ask all guests to be mindful of the peace that resides at the monastery and to maintain a certain quietude, respecting the other pilgrims but also the monastery.

Keeping in mind the traditional practices of our Church, please observe the following customs to help maintain a spirit of prayer during services:

Orthodox Clergy should wear clothing according to their rank
Men and boys should wear pants
Women and girls should wear a long skirt or dress as well as a head covering for services
Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not appropriate for any.
Please avoid using any strong colognes or perfumes.
Please refrain from loud music or phone calls on the premises
Smoking of any kind is not allowed anywhere on the grounds

Here are more of our house rules and information we need from those who wish to stay overnight here at the Monastery.

We look forward to your visit at the Monastery of St. Demetrios!