This Order is a monastic institute wholly ordered to contemplation. The monks dedicate themselves to the worship of God in a hidden life within the monastery under the Rule of St Benedict. They lead a monastic way of life in solitude and silence, in assiduous prayer and joyful penitence as defined in these Constitutions, thus rendering to the divine majesty a service that is at once humble and noble.
Community
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is a community of 28 monks spanning several generations, who live, work and pray together.
Lay Cistercians
The Lay Associates of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit invite you to explore their program. Any Catholic adult who feels called to live a lay contemplative lifestyle in the spirit of the Rule of St. Benedict and the Cistercian tradition is welcome.
History
In 1944, twenty one Trappist monks left Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky and embarked on a journey similar to those originating in early Christianity. The trip led them to the wilderness of rural Georgia where they founded the Monastery of the Holy Spirit
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DIRECTIONS
Ready to visit the Monastery of the Holy Spirit? We’re located just 35 minutes outside of Metro Atlanta in scenic Conyers, Georgia.
Mass and Liturgy Schedules
Prayer services are held 7 times throughout the day beginning with Vigils at 4 a.m. and ending with Compline at 7:30 p.m. Click below for the Monastery’s detailed prayer schedule.
