The following is the beginning of a list of of all Byzanitne Catholic and other Eastern Catholic Monasteries in the United States and Canada. We know we are missing several, and would appreciate if you woud send the information for any that we've missed us for inclusion here.

 

Byzantine Catholic (Greek Catholic)

Monasteries for Men:

Monastries for Women:

  • Ohio (Burton): Christ the Bridegroom Monastery
  • Ohio (Warren): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • New York (Sloatsburg): Servants of Mary Immaculate
  • Pennsylvania (Sugarloaf): Holy Annunciation Monastery
  • Pennsylvania (Uniontown): Sisters of Saint Basil the Great
  • Washington (Olympia): Holy Theophany Monastery | Facebook

 

Other Eastern Catholic

Monasteries for Men:

Monasteries for Women:

  • None

 

 

Teachings of Christ

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one.” (John 10:27-30 ESV)

Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem

O Lord and Master of my life, drive away from me the spirit of despondency, carelessness, love of power, and idle chatter. (Prostration)

Rather grant to me, Your servant, the spirit of wholeness of being, humility, patience, and love. (Prostration)

Yes, O Lord and King, grant that I may see my own faults and not condemn my brother; for You are blessed to the ages of ages. Amen. (Prostration)

Encounter

Rejoice, O Mother of God, Virgin full of grace. * From you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, * shining upon those who are in darkness. * Rejoice also, you righteous Elder; * for you received in your arms the Deliverer of our souls, * Who has given us resurrection. (Troparion, Tone 1)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

O Christ God, through Your birth You sanctified the Virgin's womb; * and blessed, as it was proper, the hands of Simeon. * Now, having come, you saved us. * Give peace to Your commonwealth in times of war * and strengthen our civil authorities, whom You have loved, O You who alone loves mankind. (Kontakion, Tone 1)

(The Feast of the Encounter is February 2nd - the 40th Day of Christmas)

Random Proverb

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6 ESV)

Pray Without Ceasing

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits. 

St. Isaac the Syrian