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New Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic Life

New Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic LifeNew Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic LifeNew Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic Life

New Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic Life

New Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic LifeNew Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic LifeNew Skete Monasteries - Explore our Monastic Life
Entrance to the Nuns of New Skete monastery

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.  
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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

Brother Stavros standing beside the meditation fountain holding a shovel.

 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. 


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Becoming a Monk or Nun

Resident Experience Program

Resident Experience Program

Brother Thomas lighting candles in Holy Wisdom Church

  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. 


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Companions of New Skete

Companions of New Skete

Companions of New Skete

Icon of the companions of New Skete  Jesus breaking bread.

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

Waterfall flowing over rock with path in center

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

Finding Silence and Solitude in a Busy and Troubled World 

with Brother Christopher

Interactive Tour of the Monks' Monastery

Photo of monks monastery with 360 degree virtual tour logo on it.

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.



Click to view virtual tour of Monk' Monastery

Tour of Nuns Monastery

Interactive Tour of Nuns Monastery Coming Soon

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A Peaceful Place, Visitors Welcome

Located on the gentle slope of Two-Top mountain [el. 1,743 ft.], you will find the churches of New Skete, Emmaus Guest House, the dog kennels,  and the monks' monastery.   Nearby, you will find the nuns' monastery along with their cheesecake bakery.  Peace and tranquility are part of the setting as well as part of life at New Skete.  

New Skete Monasteries

Monks Monastery, 273 New Skete Lane, Cambridge, NY 12816 (518) 677-3928

Nuns Monastery, 345 Ashgrove Road, Cambridge, NY 12816 (518) 677-3810

Worship Hours


 Sunday
9:00 am Matins – Holy Wisdom Church     
10:00 am Divine Liturgy – Holy Wisdom Church   (followed by coffee hour, all are welcome.)
 

Tuesday - Saturday

7:15 am Matins – Transfiguration Temple (small church)   Tuesday through Friday  (except on Feast Days)  
8:00 am Matins – Transfiguration Temple (small church)  Saturday
 

5:00 pm Vespers – Holy Wisdom Church  Tuesday through Saturday 

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