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Monastère Orthodoxe de la Dormition de la Très Sainte Mère de Dieu
Religious heritage, Monastry
in Uchon
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This Orthodox monastery in Uchon is open to visitors.
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Founded in 1989 by the hieromonk and iconographer Father Luc (Devoisin-Lagarde), the Orthodox Monastery of Uchon reopened its doors in 2024 thanks to the arrival of a new community of nuns.
In the silence and contemplation of this place dedicated to prayer, the nuns are committed to living out the Orthodox monastic tradition. The monastery houses a splendid chapel, whose walls are entirely adorned with icons in the Byzantine tradition, offering visitors a profound immersion in Orthodox...Founded in 1989 by the hieromonk and iconographer Father Luc (Devoisin-Lagarde), the Orthodox Monastery of Uchon reopened its doors in 2024 thanks to the arrival of a new community of nuns.
In the silence and contemplation of this place dedicated to prayer, the nuns are committed to living out the Orthodox monastic tradition. The monastery houses a splendid chapel, whose walls are entirely adorned with icons in the Byzantine tradition, offering visitors a profound immersion in Orthodox sacred art.
The community warmly welcomes pilgrims and visitors, whether believers or not, who wish to explore the chapel, learn about Orthodoxy, and browse our shop, which stocks monastic products from various monasteries as well as handcrafted items made by the nuns right here in Uchon.
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Services
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Rates
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Gratuities—
Openings
- All year
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MondayClosed-
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Tuesday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Friday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Saturday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
