The monastery grounds and store will be closed during Clean Week (March 18-22). Clean Week is a time for drawing closer to God through intense fasting and prayer. Thus, prayer services remain open to the public (Monthly calendar), but interaction with the sisterhood is minimal.
The grounds and store will re-open on Saturday, March 23.
Monastery Grounds: dawn to dusk Tuesday through Sunday Monastery Books & Gifts Store: see Store Hours
Grounds & Store are closed on Mondays, on Great Feast Days*, and on select Holy Days
*January 6, February 2, March 25, Palm Sunday, Pascha, Ascension, Pentecost, August 6 & 15, September 8 & 14, November 21, December 25
Church tours available by appointment ~~ Walk-ins welcome ~~ Please contact us
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.
Santa Rosa Premiere of Sacred Alaska
With Director Simon Scionka for a Q&A after the film.
Summerfield Theater (551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa) on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Seating begins at 6:30 and film begins at 7:00 PM.
Sacred Alaska is an award-winning documentary that offers an intimate look into Native Alaskan culture and spirituality. It showcases the profound influence of Orthodoxy, introduced by Russian monks in the late 18th century, on Alaskan society. The film highlights the unique way Alaskans have woven their indigenous beliefs with Orthodox traditions, deeply influencing their worldview.
Central to this is the concept of learning to become a "real person." Through beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling, Sacred Alaska underscores the profound, sacred bond between the Alaskan people, their faith, and the formidable landscape they call home.
- With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Alexei of the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, all donations and proceeds will benefit the Alaskan priests to travel to the homeland of St Innocent of Alaska
- Donations can be offered here. Every bit of the donation goes directly to the priests fund for this pilgrimage. All donations amounts are appreciated.
- Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
movie-scared-alaska-santa- rosa-ca-premiere-tickets- 853359530327?aff=oddtdtcreator - Official website of the movie: https://
sacredalaskafilm.com/
Upcoming Schedule
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. ~Psalm 122:1
Prayer services are open to the public. Monthly calendar.
Monastery's Monthly Newsletter
The monastery's newsletter is available! Read Mother Melania's monthly reflection and other updates. The monthly calendar may be viewed in the newsletter, or by checking our online calendar or our Facebook Page.
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Mother Melania's Monthly Missives
A not entirely random mix of reflections on life, coloring pages, thoughts about kids' books and updates on Mother Melania's books
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Online Retreat
Date TBD at 10 a.m. Pacific Time - Speaker TBD - Topic TBD. Please check back next month for an update.
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