New Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic Life
In Peace
We hope that you find your visit to our website informative and peaceful. Our Eastern Orthodox monastery, located in Cambridge, New York, was founded in 1966.
As Orthodox Christians, it is our passionate desire to live the monastic life and to worship authentically and intensely. New Skete’s entire history has been characterized, in the midst of supporting ourselves, by our efforts to translate the essentials of early Christian monasticism to an American culture capable of transforming us today. This has entailed pursuing the knowledge needed to foster a spirit of healthy simplicity. We achieve this by studying Sacred Scripture, Monastic and Liturgical History and by being open to the difficulties and yearnings of our contemporaries.
Photo to left is of Nuns of New Skete Monastery.
Monks Monastery, 273 New Skete Lane, Cambridge, NY 12816 (518) 677-3928
Nuns Monastery, 345 Ashgrove Road, Cambridge, NY 12816 (518) 677-3810
Resident Experience Program
Resident Experience Program
Resident Experience Program
Resident experience members participate fully in the daily rhythm of monastic life, prayer, worship, work, study and leisure. Their participation as a temporary resident supports the mission of the monks and nuns of New Skete.
Becoming a Monk or Nun
Resident Experience Program
Resident Experience Program
When an individual enters our community as a novice, an ongoing process of growth and formation begins that will continue throughout monastic life. The point of this process is to become more closely formed according to the image and example of Jesus Christ who is ultimately the true teacher.
Companions of New Skete
Companions of New Skete
Companions of New Skete
A fellowship of lay people who seek to be formally connected with the New Skete Communities in order to deepen their spiritual lives.
Through their connection, they look to incorporate monastic values that help them live out the call of the Gospel in a lay setting,...
Click here for more information on becoming a Companion of New Skete
Lenten Retreat 2022
Companions of New Skete
Companions of New Skete
Lenten Retreat was held via Zoom on March 26, 2022
To view the recordings of the presentations click the links below.
Reflection and Meditation with Sister Rebecca
Interactive Tour of the Monks' Monastery
Click on the photo above or button below to take a virtual tour of the Monks of New Skete's Monastery
View this amazing fully-interactive 360° tour of the monks' churches, cemetery, grounds, and stunning aerial panoramas. Includes chants from the monks and nuns.