St. Anthony & Florence

St. Anthony - The Monastery Today

Once the basic structures of the monastery had been built, the landscaping progressed, citrus and olive trees were planted, a vineyard was planted, and other chapels were constructed. In keeping with the Orthodox tradition, St. Anthony's Monastery has one main chapel for the daily services and other smaller chapels dedicated to various saints for the glory of God and to honor these saints. Most of the chapels serve as shrines for the holy relics of these saints. They also serve as places for memorial and supplicatory services and for the faithful to pray privately during the day.

 

Windmill Winery

Sip on local Arizona wines produced in Florence with Arizona grapes grown in our desert terrain. Enjoy Pinot Grigio, Granada, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Moscato and new favorites like Pinotage, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera. Come sample wines with us, eat at our food trucks, enjoy live music and bring your friends for group events.

 

Florence, Arizona

Florence is one of the oldest towns in that county and is regarded as a National Historic District with over 25 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

 

DRESS CODE FOR ST ANTHONY'S MONASTERY

** NO pants allowed for women, full ankle length skirts and head scarf. Long pants for men. Long sleeve shirts and socks for all guests!  **

Women are kindly asked to wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting shirts that fully cover the chest up to the neck; long skirts (or dresses) without deep slits; scarves that cover the head and wrap under the chin and around the neck, so that the neck is also covered. Please refrain from wearing lipstick when venerating icons and receiving Holy Communion. Please remove any visible face or body piercing jewelry.

Men are kindly asked to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Please, no baseball caps or clothing with inappropriate words or images. Inside, especially in church, men are asked to keep their heads uncovered. Please remove any visible face or body piercing jewelry.

For both men and women, socks (at least ankle high) with shoes or sandals are to be worn at all times. Please do not wear sheer stockings. Please wear practical and comfortable flat shoes while at the monastery since it is desert terrain and the pathways are of rough flagstone. Please do not wear high heels, platform shoes, or open-toed sandals.

If you are not properly dressed, please go directly to the bookstore, where there is a limited supply of clothing for your use.

 

Average Temperature

Florence | April | 85 / 72°F

 

Activity Level 2

This is perfect for those who want a balanced approach to travel. It’s comfortable for walking at least 30-45 minutes over a variety of terrains, and perfect for those who want to explore a new city on foot. With a few hills or flights of stairs, this product level is perfect for those who like to take in everything their destination has to offer.

 

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