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The place where you can meet God and hide from people.

In 1995, a few Orthodox monks left Mount Athos in Greece and came to the US to start an Orthodox Monastery and lead a life of fast, prayer and celibacy in the middle of Arizona desert. This is their story.

Monks almost never speak on cameras so watch our short doc, a unique opportunity to learn more about the world of monasticism and the story of one of the first Orthodox monasteries in America.

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  • Fr. Basil – 520-709-3993
  • Timothy – 520-431-2688
  • George Gikis – 520-858-5987
  • George Mixis – 520-840-1634
  • Christos Flengas – 520-858-9409
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