Annunciation Orthodox Monastery
New Germany NS
NS B0R 1E0
Who we are
The Hermitage of the Annunciation is a small monastic community near New Germany, Nova Scotia. The property of the monastery was acquired late in 2003. After years of living the monastic life in Halifax, and the city becoming too noisy for a life of silence and prayer, the monks relocated to this property in the spring of 2004.
Priest-monk Roman and monk Cassian live a simple life according to the teachings of the Orthodox Church. Days begin in the morning, before dawn, by offering up prayers and thanksgiving to God. This sets the tone for the day. Their day is spent doing work within the monastic grounds. After the evening prayer, the monks have a time of prayer and study and then retire.
Since relocating to the country, much effort has been spent to make the farm house and property appropriate for the monastic way of life. The monks are still working hard to get everything fixed up . When these works are finished, the monks will be able to develop fully the monastic liturgical life and prayer. Trusting the Lord that He will send more monks, they also hope to find ways to develop a small cottage industry as a source of income. More importantly, they will be able to give more time to serving their Lord, which is the reason they are there.
Priest-monk Roman and monk Cassian live a simple life according to the teachings of the Orthodox Church. Days begin in the morning, before dawn, by offering up prayers and thanksgiving to God. This sets the tone for the day. Their day is spent doing work within the monastic grounds. After the evening prayer, the monks have a time of prayer and study and then retire.
Since relocating to the country, much effort has been spent to make the farm house and property appropriate for the monastic way of life. The monks are still working hard to get everything fixed up . When these works are finished, the monks will be able to develop fully the monastic liturgical life and prayer. Trusting the Lord that He will send more monks, they also hope to find ways to develop a small cottage industry as a source of income. More importantly, they will be able to give more time to serving their Lord, which is the reason they are there.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Hieromonk Roman Bonnel
Leader Position:
Priest
Phone:
Mailing Address
PO Box 155
New Germany, Nova Scotia
B0R 1E0
New Germany, Nova Scotia
B0R 1E0
Driving Directions to Annunciation Orthodox Monastery
Travel/Direction Tips
DIRECTIONS TO THE HERMITAGE OF THE ANNUNCIATION - ΟΔΗΓΊΕΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΜΟΝΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΟΥ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΥ
- Take Highway 103 west from Halifax - Πάρτε τον Αυτοκινητόδρομο 103 δυτικά από το Χάλιφαξ
- Take exit 12 north onto Highway 10 towards New Germany - Έξοδος 12 στον δρόμο 10 βόρεια πρός New Germany
- Drive for 20.8 km to a Building Supplies store on your right - Οδηγήστε γιά 20.8 χλμ μέχρι μιά αποθήκη δομικών υλικών στα δεξιά σας
- Just before that store, turn right on Goose Chase Road (a dirt road). Αμέσως πριν από την αποθήκη, στρίψτε δεξιά στο Goose Chase Road (χωματόδρομος)
- Drive for 900m on the dirt road, to reach the driveway to the Hermitage on your right. Οδηγήστε γιά 900μ στο χωματόδρομο μέχρι το δρομάκι προς το Μοναστήρι στα δεξιά σας.
- Turn right on the driveway, and drive carefully for about 370 m to the Hermitage parking area. Στρίψτε δεξιά στο δρομάκι, και οδηγήστε προσεκτικά για 370 μέτρα μέχρι τον χώρο στάθμευσης του Μοναστηριού.
- The duration of the trip from Halifax is about 1hr and 25min, driving slightly below the speed limits. Η διάρκεια του ταξιδιού από το Χάλιφαξ είναι 1 ώρα και 25 λεπτά, οδηγώντας λίγο πιό κάτω από τα όρια ταχύτητας.
- The distance from Halifax is about 122km. Η απόσταση από το Χάλιφαξ είναι περίπου 122 χλμ.
Monastery is at
Latitude: 44.52889 deg North,
Longitude: 64.67200 deg West
- Take Highway 103 west from Halifax - Πάρτε τον Αυτοκινητόδρομο 103 δυτικά από το Χάλιφαξ
- Take exit 12 north onto Highway 10 towards New Germany - Έξοδος 12 στον δρόμο 10 βόρεια πρός New Germany
- Drive for 20.8 km to a Building Supplies store on your right - Οδηγήστε γιά 20.8 χλμ μέχρι μιά αποθήκη δομικών υλικών στα δεξιά σας
- Just before that store, turn right on Goose Chase Road (a dirt road). Αμέσως πριν από την αποθήκη, στρίψτε δεξιά στο Goose Chase Road (χωματόδρομος)
- Drive for 900m on the dirt road, to reach the driveway to the Hermitage on your right. Οδηγήστε γιά 900μ στο χωματόδρομο μέχρι το δρομάκι προς το Μοναστήρι στα δεξιά σας.
- Turn right on the driveway, and drive carefully for about 370 m to the Hermitage parking area. Στρίψτε δεξιά στο δρομάκι, και οδηγήστε προσεκτικά για 370 μέτρα μέχρι τον χώρο στάθμευσης του Μοναστηριού.
- The duration of the trip from Halifax is about 1hr and 25min, driving slightly below the speed limits. Η διάρκεια του ταξιδιού από το Χάλιφαξ είναι 1 ώρα και 25 λεπτά, οδηγώντας λίγο πιό κάτω από τα όρια ταχύτητας.
- The distance from Halifax is about 122km. Η απόσταση από το Χάλιφαξ είναι περίπου 122 χλμ.
Monastery is at
Latitude: 44.52889 deg North,
Longitude: 64.67200 deg West
Annunciation Orthodox Monastery Service Times
SCHEDULE- ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ
Sundays & Feasts - Κυριακές & Εορτές:
- All-Night Vigils start at 6:30pm, Ολονυχτίες αρχίζουν στις 6:30μμ
- Divine Liturgy starts at 8am , Θεία Λειτουργία αρχίζει στις 8πμ
Summer Schedule
Daily Vespers at 4:30pm
On Saturdays and the eve of Feasts: All-Night Vigil start at 6:30pm (please phone ahead)
On Sunday and Feasts: Divine Liturgy starts at 8am
(Note that during the Winter time, our services begin one hour earlier)
During the Summer, it may happen a few times that the priest will be away to celebrate in a parish in Halifax. It is advisable to phone ahead of time.
Visits:
All visitors are welcome during the day. Please no visits on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except on main feast days.
Possibility of retreats for one day or more. Retreatants are asked to accept the simplicity of our monastic life. Please inquire.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Sundays & Feasts - Κυριακές & Εορτές:
- All-Night Vigils start at 6:30pm, Ολονυχτίες αρχίζουν στις 6:30μμ
- Divine Liturgy starts at 8am , Θεία Λειτουργία αρχίζει στις 8πμ
Summer Schedule
Daily Vespers at 4:30pm
On Saturdays and the eve of Feasts: All-Night Vigil start at 6:30pm (please phone ahead)
On Sunday and Feasts: Divine Liturgy starts at 8am
(Note that during the Winter time, our services begin one hour earlier)
During the Summer, it may happen a few times that the priest will be away to celebrate in a parish in Halifax. It is advisable to phone ahead of time.
Visits:
All visitors are welcome during the day. Please no visits on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except on main feast days.
Possibility of retreats for one day or more. Retreatants are asked to accept the simplicity of our monastic life. Please inquire.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Help me to avoid every sin
Thanks to Thee, O God, that I have risen today, To the rising of this life itself; may it be to Thine own glory, O God of every gift, and to the glory, aid Thou my soul. With the aiding of Thine own mercy, even as I clothe my body with wool, cover Thou my soul with the shadow of Thy wing. Help me to avoid every sin, and the source of every sin to forsake, and as the mist scatters on the crest of the hills, may each ill haze clear from my soul, O God.
Annunciation Orthodox Monastery listing was last updated on the 15th of October, 2017
