Holy Cross Monastery (other)

	Holy Cross Monastery (other) Holy Cross Monastery refers to the Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem, Israel, where tradition places the tree from which the Cross of Jesus was made. Holy Cross Monastery can also refer to: Europe * Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Austria * Santa Cruz Monastery, Coimbra, Portugal * Św. Krzyż Monastery, Łysa Góra, Poland New World (US and Australia) * Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery (Castro Valley, California), US * Holy Cross Monastery (Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales), Australia, an Eastern Orthodox monastery * Holy Cross Monastery (Wayne, West Virginia), US * Holy Cross Monastery (West Park, New York), US * Holy Cross Monastery and Chapel, Cincinnati, US See also * Holy Cross Abbey (other) * Santa Croce (other) (Italian for 'Holy Cross') * Monastery of the Cross (other) The Monastery of the Cross is a Christian monastery near Jerusalem Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Monastery Of The Cross The Monastery of the Cross (; ; ; ka, ჯვრის მონასტერი, ''jvris monast'eri'') is an Eastern Orthodox monastery near the Nayot neighborhood of Jerusalem. It is located in the Valley of the Cross, below the Israel Museum and the Knesset. Tradition Legend has it that the monastery was erected on the burial spot of Adam's head—though two other locations in Jerusalem also claim this honor—from which grew the tree that gave its wood to the cross on which Christ was crucified. History Late Roman/Byzantine period It is believed that the site was originally consecrated in the fourth century under the instruction of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who later gave the site to king Mirian III of Kartli after the conversion of his kingdom to Christianity in AD 327.The Wellspring of Georgian Historiography: The Early Medieval Historical Chronicle The Conversion of Katli and The Life of St. Nino, Constantine B. Lerner, England: Bennett and Bloom, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Heiligenkreuz Abbey Heiligenkreuz Abbey () is a Cistercian monastery in the village of Heiligenkreuz, Lower Austria, Heiligenkreuz in the southern part of the Vienna Woods, Vienna woods, c. 13 km north-west of Baden bei Wien, Baden in Lower Austria. It is the oldest continuously occupied Cistercian monastery in the world. History The monastery was founded in 1133 by Margrave Leopold III of Austria (Babenberg), St. Leopold III of Austria, at the request of his son Otto of Freising, Otto, soon to be abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Morimond Abbey, Morimond in Burgundy (region), Burgundy and afterwards Bishop of Freising. Its first twelve monks together with their abbot, Gottschalk, came from Morimond at the request of Leopold III. The date of consecration was 11 September 1133. They called their abbey ''Heiligenkreuz'' (Holy Cross) as a sign of their devotion to redemption by the Cross. On 31 May 1188 Leopold V of Austria (Babenberg), Leopold V of Austria presented the abbey with a relic of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Santa Cruz Monastery The Monastery of the Holy Cross (), also known as the Church of the Holy Cross, is a National Monument in Coimbra, Portugal. Because the first two kings of Portugal are buried in the church it was granted the status of National Pantheon. Founded in 1131 outside the protecting walls of Coimbra, the Monastery of the Holy Cross was the most important monastic house during the early days of the Portuguese monarchy. Saint Theotonius founded this community of Canons Regular of the Holy Cross of Coimbra and served as their first prior. The monastery and church were erected between 1132 and 1223. The monastery was granted numerous papal privileges and royal grants, which allowed the accumulation of considerable wealth, at the same time as it consolidated its position on the politico-institutional and cultural scene. Its school, with its vast library, was highly respected in medieval times and was a meeting point for the intellectual and power elites. Its ''scriptorium'' was used for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Łysa Góra Łysa Góra , translated as Bald Mountain, is a well-known hill in Świętokrzyskie Mountains, Poland. With a height of 595 metres (1,952 ft), it is the second highest point in that range (after Łysica at 612 meters or 2,008 ft). On its slopes and atop its summit are several hiking trails, the ruins of a pagan wall from 9th century, the Benedictine monastery from the 11th century, and the Święty Krzyż TV Tower. The mountain also features prominently in a Lysa Hora (folklore), local legend about witches' sabbath (witchcraft), sabbaths. Names Former or corresponding names of the site include Łysica and Święty Krzyż. Location Łysa Góra, composed primarily of quartzite and Cambrian slates, lies in the eastern part of the Łysogóry range, and is the second largest peak of the larger Świętokrzyskie Mountains (after Łysica). A notable summit within the Świętokrzyski National Park, it is a vital point in many sightseeing trails of the region. The blue path to P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery (Castro Valley, California) Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery (also known as Holy Cross Monastery) is a monastic institution of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), located in Castro Valley, California.SeMap/ref> The clergy of the monastery previously served under the omophorion of Archbishop Kyrill, who led the OCA's Orthodox Church in America Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. Since the repose of Archbishop Kyrill during the summer of 2007, they now serve under the omophorion of Metropolitan Tikhon (Mollard). The monastery is visited by Orthodox Christians of all ethnic backgrounds and all cultural traditions, and Orthodox Christians from many backgrounds come to the monastery for Divine Service, weddings, baptisms, and other sacramental blessings. Spiritual day retreats have been held there by Orthodox Christian groups. Services at are usually conducted in the languages best understood by those worshiping with the Fathers, who can conduct services in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Holy Cross Monastery (Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales) Holy Cross Monastery refers to the Monastery of the Cross, Jerusalem, Israel, where tradition places the tree from which the Cross of Jesus was made. Holy Cross Monastery can also refer to: Europe * Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Austria * Santa Cruz Monastery, Coimbra, Portugal * Św. Krzyż Monastery, Łysa Góra, Poland New World (US and Australia) * Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery (Castro Valley, California), US * Holy Cross Monastery (Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales), Australia, an Eastern Orthodox monastery * Holy Cross Monastery (Wayne, West Virginia), US * Holy Cross Monastery (West Park, New York), US * Holy Cross Monastery and Chapel, Cincinnati, US See also * Holy Cross Abbey (other) * Santa Croce (other) (Italian for 'Holy Cross') * Monastery of the Cross (other) The Monastery of the Cross is a Christian monastery near Jerusalem Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries This is a list of Eastern Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodox monasteries that are individually notable. In Europe Albania Ardenica Monastery St. George's Monastery, Sarandë Bulgaria Aladzha Monastery Albotin Monastery Arapovo Monastery Bachkovo Monastery Basarabi Cave Complex Belashtitsa Monastery Chiprovtsi Monastery Dragalevtsi Monastery Dryanovo Monastery Etropole Monastery Glozhene Monastery Klisurski Monastery Kremikovtsi Monastery Lopushna Monastery Monastery of Saint Athanasius Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Trinity Peshtera Monastery Rafail's Cross Razboishte Monastery Rila Monastery Rozhen Monastery Ruen Monastery Seven Altars Monastery Sokolski Monastery Transfiguration Monastery Troyan Monastery Zemen Monastery United Kingdom Patriarchal Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist, Tolleshunt Knights, Essex Orthodox Monastery Of All Celtic Saints, Isle of Mull Finland Lintula Holy Trinity Convent New Valamo France Château de Saint-Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]