On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Abbas Melania celebrated Vespers with us. She is Abbas at the Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga. The Orthodox Church in America’s monastery for women was founded in the early 1940’s by a small group of nuns who fled from Russia and China in search of freedom to practice their faith. Originally settling in San Francisco, they soon discovered the quiet town of Calistoga. It was a blessing to have Abbas Melania visit us. Amin!
Calistoga monastery celebrated Vespers with Father Milutin. It was a blessing to have her with us. Amin!
