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The St. Nektarios Monastery in South Africa

Situated close to Johannesburg in the Hartebeespoort Dam area not more than 45 minutes drive from Johannesburg.

The above Ikons are in the Bell Tower of the Monastery depicting St Nektarios and St Nicholas 

The need for the establishment of a monastery in South Africa had been evident for many years, and whilst the intention has always been there, and with the spiritual blessing and prayers of His Beatitude Petros VII, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, and his eminence, Archbishop Seraphim Metropolitan of Johannesburg and Pretoria, an appropriate site had been purchased in a peaceful and scenic area, conveniently located to allow for day visits and short spiritual retreats by the Clergy of our Church and other volunteers from our community.

The spirit, practice and purpose of monasticism is integral to enhancing our spiritual life and to provide a centre of Orthodox practice removed from our daily trials and tribulations, as well as to entrench our religious and ethnic identity.

This  monastery will provide a home for its monks and clergy and to those in our community who are in dire need of a spiritual sanctuary. This monastery will become more than just an Orthodox presence in South Africa, but one that contributes to the way Christianity is practiced. We envisage a parish, a residential facilify (archondarikon) and a programme of Orthodox theological study and practice. We envisage an Orthodoxy that will find its voice in the world of the 21st century, which will be enriched by the realisation ofthis dream.
By establishing a centre of Orthodox monasticism and practice close to Johannesburg, you will be able to enrich your families and your own Christian experience and helping all to engage in today's social, cultural, religious and ethical dilemmas as an Orthodox witness

The intention of the St. Nectarios Monastery is to help nurture the next generation of Orthodoxy Clergy and laity and to witness to the living tradition of Orthodox Christianity and monasticism whilst at the same time providing a safe and peaceful location for prayer, religious youth camps, seminars and other appropriate activities.

The Chapel of St Nectarios in the Monastery

On the 21 st Jan 2006 H.B. Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II
celebrates the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of St Nektarios

16 Jun 2006  Youth day at monastery
 Fr Athanasius, Fr Pantelejmon, Advocate George Bizos, Fr Athinos

Advocate George Bizos, the well-known human-rights lawyer, and Fr Pantelejmon Jovanovic were the main speakers.
George Bizos spoke on the meaning of the day, and Fr Pantelejmon spoke on Orthodox monasticism.

Directions to the St Nektarios Monastery