Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Monastery & Bethany Retreat centre
A Place of Prayer, Reflection, and Spiritual Renewal
About us
The Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Monastery is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and grows under the loving guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan SABA, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America. Founded on July 17, 2025, our monastery and retreat centre exist to foster a life of prayer, fasting, and devotion — a place where monastics and pilgrims alike can encounter God through Scripture, the teachings of the Holy Fathers, and the rhythm of daily monastic life.
The Holy Transfiguration
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to
Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us
sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee
Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us
sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee
His Eminence Metropolitan Saba Blesses the Monastery and Retreat Centre Grounds
On June 29, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan SABA visited the monastery grounds and blessed the property with Holy Water, entrusting this sacred work to God’s providence. We are grateful for his continued guidance and prayers as this vision takes root.
Bethany Retreat centre
Generously gifted by the faithful, the monastery grounds also serve as the Bethany Retreat Centre, a haven for those seeking silence, prayer, and discernment. This vision fulfills the dream of Metropolitan SABA, expressed in his teaching “Bethany Houses for Our Time” (January 14, 2026), calling for retreat houses across the Archdiocese.
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Our monastery and retreat centre are expanding in phases:
- Renovating and restoring the existing structures
- Building the Retreat Centre with new cabins
- Constructing the Monastery and Chapel
Each phase brings us closer to realizing a sacred space where prayer, work, and hospitality flourish.
290 Cork Line Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0
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