Holy Cross Monastery
Orthodox Church in America
Holy Cross Monastery welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Castro Valley area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Holy Cross Monastery at Castro Valley, California is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Holy Cross Monastery is to make an impact for God, here in Castro Valley, California by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Schedule of Services
The clergy of our monastery serve under the omophorion of Archbishop Kyrill, who shepherds the OCA Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. Services are usually conducted in the languages best understood by those worshipping with the Fathers, who can conduct services in Romanian, Slavonic (“Old Bulgarian”), Greek, or English as the need arises.
6:00 PM Great Vespers. (The time for Vespers is subject to change. Please call ahead at 510-581-2778)
Saturday Evening
10:00 AM Divine Liturgy (preceded at 9:30 AM by the recitation of the First and Third Hours)
Sunday Morning
Please respect the sacred solitude and quietude of the cloister and contact the Fathers before visiting at other times. Liturgical offices are reserved for the monks and may be attended by special arrangement. Services which are open to the general public are listed above.
Location
34700 Palomares Rd
Castro Valley
California
United States
Staff
Rev. Hieromonk Stephen (Scott)
{Acting Abbot]
Contacts
Tel: 5105812778
Web: http://www.holycrossmonastery.org
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