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Entrance to the Monastery Church of Saint Augustine
Holy
Cross Monastery is part of the Order of the
Holy Cross. We are a Benedictine Community in the Anglican
Communion / Episcopal Church,
USA.
The
Order was founded by Father James Otis Sargent Huntington in New York
City in 1884. The community moved from New York City to Maryland before
settling in West Park in 1902. Our facilities consist of 2 Guest Houses,
the Monastery Church of St. Augustine, and the Monastic Enclosure, located
on twenty-six magnificent acres on the west bank of the Hudson River.
The
primary ministry of Holy Cross Monastery is to guests on individual
and group
retreats. Our Guesthouse is among the largest monastic retreat
facilities in the Episcopal Church. Rooms are available for overnight
stays so that you can join with us and explore the spiritual dimension
of your life. We estimate that about 5,000 people visit us each year
In
addition to our guest ministry we also manufacture incense,
publish, and operate a book
and gift shop.
The
primary work of the community is worship and prayer, which are the central
components of our daily
life.
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