Orthodox Convent at the Hemitage of the Holy Cross burned down

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The nuns convent at The Hermitage of the Holy Cross, in Wayne, WV burned down this past Sunday (Old Calendar Pentecost Sunday) along with their candle factory. Our church would purchase tapers from them. Thankfully none of the nuns were hurt, but the both buildings are a total loss.
Mother Theodora’s response: “God has allowed this so that we will repent for our sins.”
About Mother’s comment, our pastor Fr. Michael said: “So much for those who think tragedy is just that, rather than a blessing.”

If anyone feels led to send these poor sisters some support, I am sure they will be grateful.
 
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The nuns convent at The Hermitage of the Holy Cross, in Wayne, WV burned down this past Sunday (Old Calendar Pentecost Sunday) along with their candle factory. Our church would purchase tapers from them. Thankfully none of the nuns were hurt, but the both buildings are a total loss.
Mother Theodora’s response: “God has allowed this so that we will repent for our sins.”
About Mother’s comment, our pastor Fr. Michael said: “So much for those who think tragedy is just that, rather than a blessing.”

If anyone feels led to send these poor sisters some support, I am sure they will be grateful.
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Do you have a link for the story, the Hermitage and/or where to donate?
 
According to the posted link, this is a Russian Orthodox monastery/convent and posting this in the Eastern Catholicism forum might lead to some confusion.
 
rciadan said:
The nuns convent at The Hermitage of the Holy Cross, in Wayne, WV burned down this past Sunday (Old Calendar Pentecost Sunday) along with their candle factory. Our church would purchase tapers from them. Thankfully none of the nuns were hurt, but the both buildings are a total loss.
Mother Theodora’s response: “God has allowed this so that we will repent for our sins.”
About Mother’s comment, our pastor Fr. Michael said: “So much for those who think tragedy is just that, rather than a blessing.”

If anyone feels led to send these poor sisters some support, I am sure they will be grateful.
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I’ve been to the monastery once, and while I haven’t met her it’s only the one nun, actually - Mother Theodora. From what I’ve heard, she was allowed to establish her convent there but not permitted to take on any novices. It’s located in the same place as the monastery is, which might have had something to do with it.

Anyway, it’s a sad thing to have happened. Lord have mercy.
 
The reason I posted it is because this is where my parish, Sts Cyril and Methodius, buys all it’s tapers.
 
Has the men’s monastery burnt as well? I buy incense from them and charcoal.
 
I phoned today to check up on them, and to order charcoals and no-one answered. But it is a holiday and I called after 4pm which is 5 eastern.
I will try again tomorrow.
 
Since the destruction by fire of the convent and candle workshop, a small hand-dipping operation has been started in the basement of the guesthouse so that Mother Theodora can fill some orders and provide candles for the monastery church. The high-efficiency machinery lost in the fire (which is manufactured in Greece) will need to be replaced, as well as the beeswax supply and other accessories. A new small house for Mother Theodora and a workshop will be constructed as soon as plans are completed and a contractor is chosen for the work.
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Excerpted from their most recent newsletter for July. And apparently the candle shop was insured (not sure if fully or partially), but the attached building that served as her cell was not. So they are still raising money to build her a new home it seems.
 
Sts Cyril and Methodius took up a collection and sent them something. We wish it could have been more…God Grand them many Years!
 
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