Our Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary the Consolatory is the first Greek Orthodox monastery in Quebec, under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada. Founded in 1993 by Elder Ephraim, a disciple of Saint Joseph the Hesychast, our monastery holds a rich spiritual heritage in the Orthodox faith and monasticism. Initially established in difficult conditions, two nuns migrated from a historic monastery in Greece to transform an old farm into a place of divine devotion and tranquility.
Located in the breathtaking Laurentians, our monastery covers 235 acres of dense forest. The property, once in ruins, has been meticulously restored through the loving sacrifice and hard work of our growing sisterhood and dedicated volunteers. Today, guided by Abbess Thekla, our community of 27 nuns engages in farm-agricultural work, cheese making, and handcrafting, while warmly welcoming visitors and embracing the teachings of Christ.
Come and witness the transformed beauty of our monastery, experience the serenity it offers, and immerse yourself in our Orthodox traditions.
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It is a wonderful icon, venerated in our church.
Scrolling on their website this icon caught my eye. I had never heard of St. Fevronia before but it felt like she was looking right at me through the screen. And that’s how I chose her to be my patron saint! Thanks for the beautiful icon sisters!
Beautiful icon, purchased as a gift for my sons godparents. They took on my two sons, so I figured a pair of brothers saints was appropriate
They will cherish it no doubt. It was beautiful, and I would not hesitate to purchase further icons with you! May the Lord be with you, and bless yoir labors.
Absolutely the best jam I've ever had. On a warm piece of bread with some butter, this becomes a dessert.
This is a very good book if you are interested in becoming spiritual. I would share a copy with any of my neighbours in my community. I find it a classic that will always be in my small library. Definitely in the top of the Ephraim book collection. Truly inspiring the way she lived her life, which she only departed from 31 years ago. It is highly relevant to today. She explained the complex concept of obedience very clearly. Accordingly, "Did what (your elder) say seem wrong? No matter if it seemed ambiguous, undiscerning, or unjust, if they said it, that's it," further, "whether or not it was fair, (your spiritual elder) will give an account before God," (Gerondissa Makrina, 2018, p. 87). This means that Makrina's loyalty was to spiritual progress through obedience rather than loyalty to one elder. As stated in the book, "whoever is obedient will prosper" mentally, emotionally, and spiritually (Gerondissa Makrina, 2018, p. 244). Additionally, "when a person says the (Jesus) prayer, he cannot show off, shout, or talk," as "the grace of God makes him meek and humble" (Gerondissa Makrina, 2018, p. 94). What a great solution for improving the quality of social interactions in Canada in 2026 and on. It is very rare and lucky to have this book available in Canada.
The best cookies! Thanks the sisters! 🙏❤️
827, chemin de la Carrière,
Brownsburg-Chatham,
Quebec, Canada
450.533.4313
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