On July 26, Monastery Marcha celebrates its Slava, the Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel, so it is fitting that the monastery is our Charity Sunday recipient this month.  It is the first monastery established for Serbian Orthodox nuns in the United States and was begun in 1975 by His Grace, the late Bishop Dr. Sava.  Its inspiration was the original 17th century Monastery Marcha of Serbia, destroyed by war twice in the 20th century.  From modest beginnings, Monastery Marcha has grown.  In addition to the new monastery church erected in 2001, there is a residence and lodgings for visiting monastics.  The weekly Divine Liturgy is celebrated by nearby clergy.  Mother Anna, of blessed memory, was the first American-born Serbian Orthodox nun who took residence at Monastery Marcha, and we, at St. Nicholas Church, counted Mother Anna as our dear friend.  We have been blessed to have had her visit with us.  Monastery Marcha’s main income is derived from the sale of candles, prayer ropes and other religious articles.  If you travel to the Cleveland, Ohio area, plan to visit Monastery Marcha in nearby Richfield.  It is a beautiful and uplifting spiritual site and visitors are welcomed with great warmth and hospitality. 

You can send an email to the Monastery at monasterymarcha@yahoo.com

Monastery Marcha, 5095 Broadview Road, Richfield, OH  44286, (330) 659-3809