The Eastern Orthodox Community of St John the Baptist & St George

Lôn Batus, Carmel, Caernarfon, North Wales. LL54 7AR
Telephone: 01286 881970

e-mail: demetrius@elvyn.freeuk.com

USA Archbishop: Mar Titus

This Community comprises of the above monastic Retreat House, the Monastery Church, Cilgwyn, Carmel and the Shrine of St Twrog, Mount Carmel.

Registered Charity Number: 1043879

The Monastery is open for two day retreats May to September. Daily round of Orthodox Monastic Hours said most week days.

The Monastery is situated in open countryside in the foothills of Snowdonia, seven miles from Caernarfon town. Good public transport from Caernarfon to Carmel.

Accommodation is available for three people in single rooms with wash hand basins, hot & cold water. Meals provided. There is no set charge but donations are welcome. Bookings must be made in advance.

Day retreats by arrangement.

The establishment is run by Bishop Abbot Demetrius Please phone or write to him at the above address.

 
 
SS Peter & Paul,
Caernarfon
 
Bedd Twrog,
Carmel
 
Roadside Shrine,
Cilgwyn
 
The Monastery Church,
Cilgwyn

Procession at Walsingham which included Bishop Abbot Demetrius and the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams (composite photo, 2002)

The local Church in Wales Parish has a web site which includes Orthodox Prayers.

 Pictures of wedding at SS Peter & Paul Caernarfon