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An Orthodox Christian Monastery for Women

From its home on the banks of the Napa River in Calistoga, California, Holy Assumption Monastery welcomes faithful pilgrims and visitors of all backgrounds.

Please use our website to learn about our community, explore Orthodox Christianity and its monastic tradition, and find out about events at the monastery.

Holy Assumption Monastery is part of the Orthodox Church in America's Diocese of San Francisco and the West, under the omophorion of His Eminence, Archbishop BENJAMIN.


What's New
04/27/13May 2013 Newsletter -

The monastery's May 2013 newsletter is available! Read Mother Melania's monthly reflection, a synopsis of the last Friends Gathering, and updates on the monastery renovations by clicking HERE

Announcements!
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Goodbye, Ashley

Many of you know our beloved monastery cat, Ashley. Last fall the sisters learned that Ashley had cancer, and she died on Tuesday, May 14th. We will miss her!


Schedule Change

The monastery has moved its evening service schedule. Unless otherwise noted, vespers will be at 6 pm, and Small Compline will be at 8 pm. Matins is still at 6 am, and Sixth Hour is still at 12:15 pm.


 Premium Chalice Wine

As of May, 2013, the first bottles of premium chalice wine will be available from Calistoga Orthodox Wines, a joint venture between Holy Assumption Monastery and St. Symeon Orthodox Church.
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