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Beginning to Pray

365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories

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City of God (Image Classics)

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A Grief Observed

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God and You-Person to Person

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Andy Learns the Importance of the Church

365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories

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Courage to Pray

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Ethiopian Servant of Christ

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So Great a Salvation

Biblical Meditations of a Contemporary Desert Father

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The Life of Anthony

With Contemplations by Pope Shenouda III

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Homosexuality and the Ordination of Women

This book is the result of two lectures given by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

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The Spirituality of Fasting

This book discusses christian spiritual fasting in detail

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The Release of the Spirit

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Suggested Applications

Apps that help you grow in faith and stay connected with Coptic Orthodox Church.

CopticReader

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA

Spirit & Truth

Orthodox Study Bible

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern USA

Catena

The Bible with 10,000's of commentaries at your fingertips

Coptic Hymns

(HCOC) choir was founded in the summer of 2000

Coptic Hymns in English

Praising God through hymns lifts up our spirits

Upper Room Media

Welcome to the official Upper Room Media app

Anaphora Radio

Anaphora Radio allows you to control and customize the audio

Podcasts

Coptic Orthodox Answers

suscopts.org/q&a/

Hymns & Praises

Hazzat Hymns

Freedom in Christianity Blog

freedominchristianity.com

Suggested Websites

A selection of websites and podcasts that cover a wide range of topics related to the Coptic Orthodox faith.

About the Coptic Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church is the Christian church that was founded in Egypt. The Copts as the successors of the ancient Egyptians are defined as the modern sons of the Pharaohs.

copticchurch.net

Coptic Patriarchate

The Coptic Church is a church with roots extending back to the first century AD, from the beginning of the preaching of St. Mark the Apostle in the land of Egypt and extending to our present era.

copticorthodox.church/en/

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London

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Upcoming Events

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Mathew (18:20)

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The monastery welcomes individuals, families, and groups to spend a day or more with us

Directions

We advise busses to not follow the GPS/Google route, and take the advised routes.

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Retreat Rules

Booking Guidelines

Retreat bookings must be made at least three days in advance of the desired date.
A maximum of seven days can be booked for a retreat reservation.
The maximum capacity of our retreat facility is 25 boys and 20 girls.

Saftey

Retreatants are responsible for their health insurance and, by accepting the reservation agreement, waive all rights of action against St. Anthony Monastery. A certificate of insurance must be presented to the Monastery once the church group arrives. All retreatants must exercise caution. No exceptions.
Individuals and church groups spending an overnight retreat at the monastery must make safety their first and highest priority.

Chaperones

All church groups must be accompanied by at least two adult chaperones (or servants). One is the Retreat Coordinator, who communicates with the Monastery for the registration process, and one (1) adult for every five (5) youth under the age of 18.
Chaperones are expected to maintain the discipline of their group to ensure a safe retreat experience for everyone using the Retreat Center.

Respect & Cleanliness

The monastery buildings and grounds are sacred. We hope you will sense this blessing throughout the monastery complex and treat it with care as if God were walking through your door.
Retreatants are expected to leave the Retreat Center facilities in the same condition (or better!) where they were found. This includes the grounds, and the rooms, including thoroughly cleaning the bathroom area and removing all trash.
All materials that can be recycled, including cans, glass, plastic bottles, and newsprint, must be cleaned and disposed of.
The Monastery and its Retreat Center are smoke-free, drug-free and alcohol-free facilities. The use of cigarettes, drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Pets are not allowed on the Monastery's premises.

Retreat Termination will occur, and a fine will incur if your group:

Damages, defaces, or removes any Monastery Center property.
Fails to comply with the rules and guidelines of the Retreat Center.
Disturbs other people during their stay.
Brings cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs on the property.

Permission Letter

A Permission Letter required for individual and church retreats. Please refer to the appropriate registration page to view the requirements.

Directions

Monastery Address:

608 Miners Point Rd, Perth, ON K7H 3C5 (or Tay Valley on GPS)

For trips arriving by bus:

The preferred GPS/Google Maps route cannot be taken due to a bridge that is not load rated for buses. Buses MUST come from the north side of Narrows Lock Rd to avoid the bridge. Please follow the "Bus directions below"

Bus Directions

Get onto ON-401E to ON-15N in Kingston (exit 623)
Take exit 623 for ON-15/County Road 15 toward Smiths Falls/Ottawa
Turn left onto ON-15N and continue for 75 km. (Do not take 42 W if coming by bus)
Turn left onto Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 and continue for 16 km
Turn left onto South St/Route 10 and continue for 9.6 km
Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd/Lanark 14 and continue for 9.5 km
Turn left onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

By Car

Get onto ON-401E to ON-15N in Kingston (exit 623)
Take exit 623 for ON-15/County Road 15 toward Smiths Falls/Ottawa
Turn left onto ON-15N and continue for 51 km
Turn left onto County Rd 42 W and take the first right in 150 m onto Narrows Lock Rd 14 for 13.7 km
Turn right onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

Bus Directions

Get onto ON-417W
Continue on ON-7 to Tay Valley for 59 km
Turn left onto Glen Tay Rd (At the train tracks) and continue for 400 m
Turn left onto Christie Lake Rd, and then take first right onto Glen Tay Rd after 90 m
Turn right onto Scotch Line and drive for 4.8 km
Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd 14 and drive for 9.5 km
Turn left onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

For trips arriving by bus:

The preferred GPS/Google Maps route cannot be taken due to a bridge that is not load rated for buses. Buses MUST come from the north side of Narrows Lock Rd to avoid the bridge. Please follow the "Bus directions below"

Bus Directions

Take the Top Route which cuts through Ottawa and then follow directions below.

Get onto 401 W and continue until exit 696
Take exit 696 for County Road 29 toward Brockville/Smiths Falls
Turn right onto Stewart Blvd/County Rd 29 for 13 km
Turn left onto County Road 42 W for 38.5 km
Turn right onto Narrows Lock Rd/County Rd 14 for 13.7 km
Turn right onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

By Car

Get onto 401 W and continue until exit 696
Take exit 696 for County Road 29 toward Brockville/Smiths Falls
Turn right onto Stewart Blvd/County Rd 29 and continue for 28.6 km
Turn left onto County Rd 1 and continue for 12.4 km
Turn right onto Anglican Church Rd/County Rd 1
Turn left onto ON-15 S for 240 m
Turn right onto Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 and continue for 15.8 km
Turn left onto South St/Route 10 and continue for 9.6 km
Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd/Lanark 14 and continue for 9.5 km
Turn left onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

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