Ιερά Μονή Γεννήσεως της Θεοτόκου

Dedicated to the Birth of the Mother of God

The Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery is the 1st Greek Orthodox women’s Monastery in the Americas and is nestled in the tranquil, pastoral environment of Saxonburg bui, Pennsylvania. The Monastery celebrates the Birth of the Mother of God on September 8th.

The Monastery also celebrates the feast day of the Prophet Elias on July 20th. And on August 3rd, the Monastery honors and commemorates Gerontissa Taxiarchia, the 1st Abbess who reposed in the Lord in 1994.

The Monastery was founded in 1989, by the Holy Elder Ephraim, former Abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos, with the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Monastery follows a cenobitic way of life, dedicated to the praise, glorification, and worship of God.

Our 2023 Online Auction of one-of-a-kind Heirloom Icons has ended but you can still view the gallery. We would like to thank all of you who supported us by participating and donating to complete the new monastery. May our Most Holy Mother of God, The Theotokos bless you for your kindness.