Patriarch of Alexandria consecrates convent named for St. Joseph the Hesychast

Madagascar, September 12, 2022

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During his visit to the Diocese of Toliara and South Madagascar over the weekend, Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria consecrated a new monastery, named in honor of one of the 20th century’s greatest saints.

After visiting the diocesan seminary, the Patriarch “celebrated the consecration of the Holy Monastery of St. Joseph the Hesychast,” the Patriarchate of Alexandria reports.

According to the report, Pat. Theodoros consecrated the new cells, the trapeza, and the kitchen.

He also blessed the first novice nun, who received the name Gabriela.

In June of last year, OrthoChristian reported that Bishop Prodromos of Toliara and South Madagascar consecrated the church at a male monastery named for St. Joseph the Hesychast. OrthoChristian has contacted the Diocese of Toliara to learn more about the connection of the male and female monasteries.

A church dedicated to St. Joseph was consecrated in Tbilisi in August 2020. Last August, plans for a skete named for St. Joseph in western Romania were announced, and that October, plans for a Church of St. Joseph at ROCOR’s Iveron Mother of God Monastery in upstate New York were announced,

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9/12/2022

See also
Vigil and Divine Liturgy Service to Saint Joseph the Hesychast Vigil and Divine Liturgy Service to Saint Joseph the Hesychast Vigil and Divine Liturgy Service to Saint Joseph the Hesychast Vigil and Divine Liturgy Service to Saint Joseph the Hesychast
The Vigil and Divine Liturgy services to St. Joseph were translated by the monks of Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery in Williston, Florida—spiritual successors to the great Athonite saint through their spiritual father, Elder Ephraim (Moraitis; †2019). On St. Joseph the Hesychast, a Church Dedicated to Him, and Noetic Prayer On St. Joseph the Hesychast, a Church Dedicated to Him, and Noetic Prayer
A Conversation with Archpriest Theodore Gignadze On St. Joseph the Hesychast, a Church Dedicated to Him, and Noetic Prayer On St. Joseph the Hesychast, a Church Dedicated to Him, and Noetic Prayer
A Conversation with Archpriest Theodore Gignadze
David Tavartkiladze, Archpriest Theodore Gignadze
“There are many wonderful elders from the twentieth century. St. Joseph stands out among them by his productivity, if I can express it that way. I often say that he is the most productive saint of the twentieth century from the point of view of his fruits.” Anecdotes About St. Joseph the Hesychast Anecdotes About St. Joseph the Hesychast
Hieromonk Ephraim, St. Nilus Skete, Alaska Anecdotes About St. Joseph the Hesychast Anecdotes About St. Joseph the Hesychast
Included Only in the English Edition of My Elder Joseph the Hesychast
Hieromonk Ephraim, St. Nilus Skete, Alaska
The following stories were not included in the published editions of Elder Ephraim’s biography of St. Joseph in any language besides English.
Comments
Alexander Leitner9/13/2022 4:32 pm
The Patriarch of Alexandria is not orthodox! He is a schismatic and a betrayer.
Steve9/12/2022 5:04 pm
Dear editors, thank you, it is so encouraging and spiritually uplifting to read about how Orthodoxy is growing in Africa through the Alexandrian Patriarchate!
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