Please call us for the Service Schedule at (336) 593-9760.
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you!

The Rules of the Monastery

Kindly read the following Rules, by virtue of which we may offer hospitality.

 
  • This is a Holy Monastery of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a place of prayer, repentance and redemption for those leading a monastic life and for pious pilgrims.
  • Visiting hours normally include daytime hours and the daily service times.
  • If you wish to enter the holy grounds, you should be dressed appropriately.
  • Ladies are asked to modestly dress with loose fitting, non see-through clothing. The skirt or dress (no pants) should fall well below the knees. The shirt or blouse should be long sleeved and buttoned up (no v-necks), and a scarf is required as a head covering (no hats). Socks or hose and shoes must be worn at all times.
 
  • Men are asked to wear long pants and long sleeved shirts, socks and shoes.
  • As this holy monastery encompasses a large acreage, pilgrims must have permission before taking walks or hikes.
  • You should remember that the consecration of this holy place does not allow for impropriety or disgraceful behavior. Loud conversation, insolent chatter, unrestrained laughter, and rude gestures are out of place here.
  • Although young children are more than welcome to visit the monastery, parents are strictly responsible for their behavior, supervision and control, and should not allow them to roam freely.
  • No smoking, hunting or fishing within the holy grounds is permitted.
  • Firearms are strictly forbidden.
Please call us for the Service Schedule at (336) 593-9760.
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you!

The Rules of the Monastery

Kindly read the following Rules, by virtue of which we may offer hospitality.

 
  • This is a Holy Monastery of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a place of prayer, repentance and redemption for those leading a monastic life and for pious pilgrims.

 

  • Visiting hours normally include daytime hours and the daily service times.

 

  • If you wish to enter the holy grounds, you should be dressed appropriately.

 

  • Ladies are asked to modestly dress with loose fitting, non see-through clothing. The skirt or dress (no pants) should fall well below the knees. The shirt or blouse should be long sleeved and buttoned up (no v-necks), and a scarf is required as a head covering (no hats). Socks or hose and shoes must be worn at all times.
 
  • Men are asked to wear long pants and long sleeved shirts, socks and shoes.

 

  • As this holy monastery encompasses a large acreage, pilgrims must have permission before taking walks or hikes.

 

  • You should remember that the consecration of this holy place does not allow for impropriety or disgraceful behavior. Loud conversation, insolent chatter, unrestrained laughter, and rude gestures are out of place here.

 

  • Although young children are more than welcome to visit the monastery, parents are strictly responsible for their behavior, supervision and control, and should not allow them to roam freely.

 

  • No smoking, hunting or fishing within the holy grounds is permitted.

 

  • Firearms are strictly forbidden.

Hours of Operation

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

1115 Saint Ephraim’s Way

Lawsonville, NC 27022

Phone: (336) 593-9760

All Visitors are asked to please contact us before visiting.