 AFR Specials - Spiritual Healing: Working through the Bumps and Bruises of Human Failings and Hurts On July 12 and 13, 2016, Mother Christophora of the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, spoke at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Clinton, Mississippi, on the Church's spiritual resources for healing. Faith Encouraged Live - Monasticism in America Fr. Barnabas welcomes researcher Alexei Krindatch as well as Abbess Mother Christophora to talk about monasticism. What is important about our monasteries and what do you need to know before you visit? AFR Specials - Theosis: A Woman's Perspective The Orthodox Institute 2014 - Mother Christophora, Abbess of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Ancient Faith Radio correspondent Chrysanthe Loizos takes us "behind the scenes" at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA. With the blessing of the Abbess, Mother Christophora, Chrysanthe gives us a glimpse into the daily life of the nuns as well as their purpose and goals. Mother Magdalena from the Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA was the speaker at a Fall retreat at St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN. She spoke on prayer and life in the monastery. | Other Orthodox Links Links about our Monastery Photographs were taken of the Monastery and the Sisters as part of "The Pennsylvania Project," capturing the span of cultures within the 67 counties of Pennsylvania by two photographers. Our Monastery was chosen as the subject for Lawrence County. |