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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 10 Feb, 2019
CALL FOR MONASTICISM
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 16 Feb, 2018
“By your patience possess your souls”
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 29 Jan, 2018
bishop macarius Vespers sermon
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 16 Feb, 2018
‍Evening gathering on the Feast of St. Anthony 2018
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 16 Feb, 2018
‍Bishop Macarius Sermon 28/1/2018
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 14 Feburary, 2018
‍Bishop Macarius Sermon 27/12018
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 3 July, 2014
Anba Macarius Gregorian Liturgy
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 16 Feb, 2018
Bishop Raphael’s Sermon
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Bishop Macarius
Sunday 26 June, 2014
Monasticism & Youth QA
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Podcasts

Coptic Orthodox Answers
suscopts.org/q&a/
Hymns & Praises
tasbeha.org
Hazzat Hymns
hazzat.com
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/
Diocese Websites: Canada
Mississauga, Vancouver, and Western Canada
mvwcopts.ca
Diocese Websites : Canada
Ottawa, Montreal, and Eastern Canada
eccopts.ca
Diocese Websites : USA
Sothern United States
suscopts.org
Diocese Websites : USA
Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii Copts
lacopts.org
Diocese Websites : USA
New York & New England
nynecopts.org
Diocese Websites : USA
Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana
omicopts.org
Diocese Websites : UK
London
bishopangaelos.org

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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:
  1. Damages, defaces, or removes any Monastery Center property.
  2. Fails to comply with the rules and guidelines of the Retreat Center.
  3. Disturbs other people during their stay.
  4. 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.
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Directions
Monastery Address:
608 Miners Point Rd, Perth, ON K7H 3C5 (or Tay Valley on GPS)
From Toronto
From Ottawa
From Montreal
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
  1. Get onto ON-401E to ON-15N in Kingston (exit 623)
  2. Take exit 623 for ON-15/County Road 15 toward Smiths Falls/Ottawa
  3. Turn left onto ON-15N and continue for 75 km. (Do not take 42 W if coming by bus)
  4. Turn left onto Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 and continue for 16 km
  5. Turn left onto South St/Route 10 and continue for 9.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd/Lanark 14 and continue for 9.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left
By Car
  1. Get onto ON-401E to ON-15N in Kingston (exit 623)
  2. Take exit 623 for ON-15/County Road 15 toward Smiths Falls/Ottawa
  3. Turn left onto ON-15N and continue for 51 km
  4. Turn left onto County Rd 42 W and take the first right in 150 m onto Narrows Lock Rd 14 for 13.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left
Bus Directions
  1. Get onto ON-417W
  2. Continue on ON-7 to Tay Valley for 59 km
  3. Turn left onto Glen Tay Rd (At the train tracks) and continue for 400 m
  4. Turn left onto Christie Lake Rd, and then take first right onto Glen Tay Rd after 90 m
  5. Turn right onto Scotch Line and drive for 4.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd 14 and drive for 9.5 km
  7. 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.
  1. Get onto 401 W and continue until exit 696
  2. Take exit 696 for County Road 29 toward Brockville/Smiths Falls
  3. Turn right onto Stewart Blvd/County Rd 29 for 13 km
  4. Turn left onto County Road 42 W for 38.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Narrows Lock Rd/County Rd 14 for 13.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left
By Car
  1. Get onto 401 W and continue until exit 696
  2. Take exit 696 for County Road 29 toward Brockville/Smiths Falls
  3. Turn right onto Stewart Blvd/County Rd 29 and continue for 28.6 km
  4. Turn left onto County Rd 1 and continue for 12.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Anglican Church Rd/County Rd 1
  6. Turn left onto ON-15 S for 240 m
  7. Turn right onto Rideau Ferry Rd/County Rd 1 and continue for 15.8 km
  8. Turn left onto South St/Route 10 and continue for 9.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Narrows Lock Rd/Lanark 14 and continue for 9.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Miners Point Rd and continue for 4 km. The monastery will be on the left

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Your visit
Arrival Date:
Arrival Time:
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Important:
If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, please complete this permission form and have it submitted by your father of confession over email to abbaanthony.ca@gmail.com.

We will respond to your request within three days after receiving your permission letter.
Please bring one pillowcase and two bedsheets for personal use.
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Book a Group Retreat

Group Leader Information
Will the sponsoring priest attend the retreat?
Retreatant information
Arrival Date:
Arrival Time:
Departure Date:
Departure Time:
IMPORTANT! If Traveling by bus:
There is a bridge on Narrows Lock Rd. that is restricted to 5 tonnes. Most buses cannot cross this bridge. Please refer to the link below for an alternate route.
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Important:
Please complete the corresponding permission form and have it submitted by the sponsoring priest or father of confession by sending it over email to abbaanthony.ca@gmail.com.

Group Permission Form | Church Trip Permission Form

We will respond to your request within three days after receiving your permission letter.
Every guest must bring one pillowcase and two bedsheets for personal use.
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