A Glimpse Into Life at Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Monastery

Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Monastery, Cobleskill, NY.
https://www.saintjohnsmonastery.org

Mortal men, let us leave this world of deceit!
Christ calls. Let us go.
For life is good sailing above the troubled sea of care.
- Saint Theodore the Studite

Missions

Saint Matthew the Evangelist, Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro is a town located near the Eastern border of Arkansas, with a population of approximately 60,000. From a human standpoint, it’s not the most likely candidate for a traditional Orthodox mission, but for an Orthodox Christian who orders his priorities around Christ and His Church, it makes perfect sense. Read more...

Youth

2025 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2025 youth conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! To learn more, visit the conference website.

Ask A Priest

Civil Annulment's Effect on Church Marriage?

Q. This concerns a U.S. marriage. If the marriage is civilly annulled, what is the effect upon the Church marriage? Is it also annulled? Read more...