The monastery is open everyday to all visitors. For large groups that would like to spend the day at the monastery, please call (760) 257-1204 for us to accommodate for liturgy, meals and room for spiritual meetings. Due to limited accommodations, we require that all men who would like to retreat to the monastery (for maximum of 3 nights), please call (760) 257-1204 for reservations. Men coming on a retreat from far distances (states other than CA and AZ) may stay up to 14 nights in the monastery, with permission. All men coming on a retreat must bring a letter or note from their father of confession, requesting that they stay at the monastery for a few days. The monastery may accommodate for women and girls that would like to spend a few days, only on organized retreats with their parish priest.
To reserve, please call (760) 257-1204. To make an appointment for baptism, please call Fr. Moussa at (760) 559-5358. We appreciate your cooperation and hope to see you soon.
Daily Schedule of St. Antony's Retreat House
All non-fasting days — Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday:
| 4:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Midnight Praises and Divine Liturgy |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Personal Time |
| 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Assigned Work |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Rest Time |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Agpeya: None (9th Hour), Vespers (11th Hour), Compline (12th Hour), and Veil prayers |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Retreat and Meditation Time |
| 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Spiritual Talk |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Refreshments |
| 9:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Midnight Prayers |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Sleep Time |
All fasting days, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
| 4:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. |
Midnight Praises |
| 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Personal Time |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Divine Liturgy
(Saturday & Sunday: 9:00-11:30 a.m.) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Assigned Work |
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Rest Time |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Agpeya: None (9th Hour), Vespers (11th Hour), Compline (12th Hour), and Veil prayers
(Saturday: 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Vespers prayers & raising of incense) |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Retreat and Meditation Time |
| 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Spiritual Talk |
| 9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Refreshments |
| 9:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
Midnight Prayers |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Sleep Time |
Rules of Stay at St. Antony's Retreat House:
| 1. |
Prior to coming to the monastery, please call and inform us of your visit at this phone number: (760) 257-3457. |
| 2. |
Please bring a permission letter from your Father of confession indicating the length of your retreat at the monastery. |
| 3. |
Please bring your Holy Bible, Agpeya, some spiritual books, and your personal needs. |
| 4. |
Please do not leave your room after 10:00 p.m. |
| 5. |
Please abide by the retreat house schedule and follow it. |
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