WHO WE ARE

We serve Orthodox Christians of all ethnic backgrounds and all cultural traditions. Many Romanian, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian, Moldovan, Serbian and Greek  Orthodox Christians (among others) regularly attend services at the Monastery. Orthodox faithful of all backgrounds come here for weddings, baptisms, and other sacramental blessings. Elegant dining space and a covered portico are available for receptions. Spiritual retreats have been held here by Orthodox Christians of all jurisdictions.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
and services

   Calendar of Public Services
   and Events

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Special announcements

SOUTHERN ACCESS TO OUR MONASTERY WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR THREE MONTHS
(August 3, 2016 - November 1, 2016)

Due to road work on Palomares Road south of Holy Cross Monastery, southern access to our monastery via Highway 84 (Niles Canyon Road) between Fremont and Sunol will be closed from August 3, 2016 until November 1, 2016.

Our Monastery will still be accessible from the north as usual, however, via I-580.

• From I-880, take I-238 towards I-580 east. Take exit 39, Eden Canyon/ Palomares Road and turn right. Cross the frontage road onto Palo Verde Road. Then turn left onto Palomares Road. The monastery's main entrance (34700 Palomares Road) will be on the left by the 6.68 mileage marker. 
• From I-680, take I-580 west. Take exit 39, Eden Canyon/ Palomares Road and turn left under the freeway. Cross the frontage road onto Palo Verde Road, then turn left onto Palomares Road. The monastery's main entrance (34700 Palomares Road) will be on the left by the 6.68 mileage marker. 

Before Thy Cross we bow down in worship, O Master, and Thy holy Resurrection we glorify!

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