Women’s Holy Monastery of Panagia “Kato” Xenia
Almyros Volos, Prefecture of Magnesia

Welcome to the website of the Holy Monastery.
Our purpose is to inform the devout pilgrims about the history of the monastery,
The purpose of this website is to inform the faithful pilgrims about the history, regulations, operating schedule and reception hours of our Monastery.
The website is currently under development. Thank you for your understanding.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF SACRED SERVICES

The vigil schedule is posted online every Sunday until 18:00, under the announcements at the Divine Liturgy

 

STANDARD PROGRAMME OF SACRED SERVICES

Please consult the above weekly schedule before your arrival.*

Orthros – Divine Liturgy

Monday-Friday

Orthros – Divine Liturgy

Saturday

Orthros – Divine Liturgy

Sunday

Vespers
Winter / Summer Per.

Daily

05:30 am – 08:30 am

06:30 am – 09:30 am

06:30 am – 10:30 am

17:00 pm – 18:00 pm (W)
18:00 pm – 19:00 pm (S)

* When there is a vigil the weekly standard schedule is modified as follows:

The regular evening vespers in the afternoon, as well as the services of the Orthros and Th. The Holy Vigil, which begins at 20:00 with the Small Supper and ends at the conclusion of the Holy Mass, is celebrated during the Holy Vigil, which begins at 20:00 with the Small Supper and ends at the conclusion of the Holy Mass. Mass at 01:00 midnight.

VISITOR’S HOURS

The Holy Monastery is open daily and accepts visits from pilgrims during the following hours:

Winter Time  :

Morning 07:00 am – 13:00 pm
Evening 16:00 am – 18:00 pm

Summer Time :

Morning 07:00 am – 14:00 pm
Evening 17:00 pm – 20:00 pm

DRESS CODE

Women

Women who come to worship, are kindly requested not to wear trousers, short skirts, sleeveless and short skirts. They are requested to wear skirts that are wide and long, below the knee.

Men

Men who come to worship are kindly requested not to wear shorts, short trousers and sleeveless trousers. The same applies to children.

General Info

The monastery has temporary women’s clothing only, but for a limited number of visitors. We ask for your understanding.

We encourage you to read the words of Saint Paisios from the following link:

St. Paisios of Mount Athos: SPIRITUAL WORDS PART A’

CONTACT

Telephone : +306978304695