The monastery church, white stone under brown domes, behind beds of roses

The Monastery of the Nativity of the Lord at Zăbriceni

The only men’s monastery in the Diocese of Edineț and Briceni, founded in 1999. Services every day by the rule of Mount Athos; relics of more than 250 saints for veneration.

Visiting hours

08:00–20:00 break 13:00–14:00

  1. Monday: closed
  2. Tuesday: open
  3. Wednesday: closed
  4. Thursday: open
  5. Friday: closed
  6. Saturday: open
  7. Sunday: open

Closed to visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To attend a weekday service, let the monastery know in advance.

Services

Monday to Friday

Midnight Office, Matins, the Hours, Divine Liturgy
Ninth Hour, Vespers
Compline

Saturday

Midnight Office, Matins, the Hours, Divine Liturgy, Holy Unction
Ninth Hour, Small Vespers
Great Vespers, Matins, First Hour

Sundays and great feasts

The Hours, early Divine Liturgy
The Hours, late Divine Liturgy

During Great Lent a special schedule applies, announced in advance.

Feast days

  • 7 January

    The Nativity of the Lord

  • 4 August

    St Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles, and St Phocas the Hieromartyr; the monastery’s founding day

Pilgrim lodging

Pilgrims can stay overnight in the guesthouse. Book ahead, especially for Saturdays, Sundays and great feasts.

Contact

Office
Address

Zăbriceni, Edineț District, MD-4646

Abbot

Archimandrite Damian (Burlacu)