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January 25, 2026
The Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer stands as one of the most powerful and transformative practices in Orthodox spirituality, serving as a gateway to continuous prayer and union with God.
Welcome to the Saint Anthony the Great Monastery
Whoever has not experienced temptation cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven
Father Anthony the Great's words reflect a profound spiritual truth about the necessity of trials in the Christian journey. Temptation is not merely an obstacle but a means through which the soul is tested, refined, and strengthened. Just as gold is purified through fire, a believer's faith is proven through the struggles against sin, doubt, and worldly distractions.
Our Services
We Maintain and Support Orthodox Life Through Prayer
Commemoration
Offer prayers and Divine Liturgy services for the departed souls and living faithful of our Orthodox community.
Light a Candle
Light candles as a symbol of prayer and remembrance for loved ones and special intentions in God's presence.
Baptism
Perform the sacred mystery of baptism according to Orthodox tradition, welcoming new souls into Christ's Church.
Burial
Conduct Orthodox funeral services and burial rites with prayers for the peaceful repose of departed souls.
Growing in Christ Through Holy Tradition
Live out the timeless Orthodox Christian faith, preserved from the Apostles through Holy Tradition. Through prayer, the sacraments, and the teachings of the Church, we grow in communion with Christ and one another. Join us in walking the ancient path of salvation.
Learn about our monastery
Learn about our small monastery, founded in 1983 in central Phoenix, Arizona. We are blessed to be custodians of the miracle-working "Phoenix-Bogorodskoe" Icon of the Theotokos and house many precious relics from saints throughout Church history.
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January 1, 2026
Do You Have a Ticket?
Metropolitan Cyprian uses the simple image of a ticket to explain confession as preparation for the journey toward eternal life through repentance and healing.
January 7, 2026
Becoming a Catechumen
The journey of becoming a catechumen marks the beginning of profound transformation in human life, the passage from darkness into light and from death into life.
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Our current construction projects
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Experience the Sacred Beauty of Orthodox Monastic Life
We welcome you to join our Orthodox Christian community for Divine Liturgy, prayer services, and fellowship. Experience the beauty of traditional worship and find spiritual nourishment in our parish family.