The Skete at Crosswood

The Russian term "skete" is best rendered in the English "monastery." Presently there are three monks in residence at the Skete with a forth monk preparing for residence. Eight additional monks are pledged to the Skete who live at great distance. And there are several associates of the Skete, persons who join when possible in the daily round of prayer and disciplines associated with monastic life.

Skete monastics are all members of the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America. The Skete embraces the ancient tradition of welcoming single and partnered monastics -- all take vows reflecting the fundamental realities of life lived in a communal context with a large measure of privacy and personal responsibility.

The monks in residence are the ones primarily responsible for the well-being of the property, for hospitality with visitors and for on-going Centre programs such as retreats, private spiritual journeying, theological study and healing ministry.

Each monk is self-supporting, contributing to the welfare of the Skete and the atmosphere of prayer and caring at the Centre.

For more indepth information, please feel free to visit the Skete at Crosswood Centre web site. If you have an interest in monastic life as it is lived in the Skete at Crosswood, please let us know. Feel free to send an email to Metropolitan Skip Carsten

We ask your prayers for the resident, non-resident monks and associates that the Lord's will may be accomplished and the Mystery of the Triune God celebrated with faith, hope and love.