The Monastery of the Holy Martyrs requests your assistance today! Thanks to your powerful and relentless prayers and ongoing financial contributions, the monastery and Orthodox Workers Communities can serve everyone whom Christ leads to us. Your help this afternoon would be greatly appreciated!

"The monastery engages with those who have been marginalized—those at the fringes of society, the needy, and the powerless, including those whom too many have pushed away from Jesus through their actions and lack of love as Christ loved. We understand that where Christ is, there His Church is also. We recognize that among the homeless, the disenfranchised, the unheard, and the invisible, there Christ is present."

"The martyrs will come, bearing their afflictions, and the righteous will come, bearing their virtues."

We are a Monastic Community and an intentional Orthodox Christian community living according to the Gospel in Plymouth, Indiana. We serve God by serving the poor, the poorest of the poor, the disenfranchised, and the marginalized. As part of the Syriac Orthodox Church, we seek a balance of prayer, work, and community life in emulation of the early Christian communities.

communal and private prayer,
work,
service, and
leisure in our lives.

Our various ministries are committed to promoting a fair and empathetic world. Following Christ's teaching, "Whatever you do for the least of my people, you do for me," we are called to listen, be open to one another, share our blessings, and welcome all guests as we would welcome Christ himself.

"A place for healing and support, where people help each other. Our work is made possible through the generosity of compassionate individuals.

The Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch is one of the oldest Christian denominations, tracing its origins back to the early days of Christianity. The church is proud to be one of the first apostolic churches established. It is noteworthy that the term 'Christians' was first used in Antioch to describe the followers of Jesus, as mentioned in the New Testament: "The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch" (Acts 11:26). According to tradition, the Church of Antioch is the second church founded in Christendom after Jerusalem, and the significance of its Apostolic See is widely recognized. In his 'Chronicon' (I, 2), Eusebius of Caesarea notes that the Apostle St. Peter established a bishopric in Antioch, serving as its first bishop, and was succeeded by Evodius. Additionally, in 'Historia Ecclesiastica,' Eusebius recounts that Ignatius the Illuminator, "a name well-known to many, was the second after Peter to hold the bishopric of Antioch" (III, 36). By the mid-5th century, the bishops of Antioch and those in Alexandria, Byzantium, and Rome were referred to as patriarchs. Initially known by their given names, the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchs of Antioch have, since 1293, adopted the name Ignatius in honor of the Illuminator. The See of Antioch remains active to this day.

The greatest miracle is not raising the dead, but rather, it is feeding those who are hungry.

"We welcome everyone who is brought to our doors or whom we encounter on the streets at the guidance of Christ. Regardless of religious affiliation or faith, whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Atheist, or of no faith, all are warmly welcomed at Christ's table. Our service is without exception – all are invited. We extend our help to the homeless, those on the brink of homelessness, the marginalized, and the impoverished, who have been overlooked and unseen. We offer assistance to individuals and groups to help them advocate for themselves."

We provide basic necessities like food, clothing, shoes, diapers, and toiletries, along with a hot meal, to help ease the burdens of those in need. This helps them use their money for important expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation. Moreover, we also highlight uplifting stories of individuals making a positive difference in their communities.

This is a mutual assistance project.

Our work is to build bigger tables. Do you want to join? Pray long and pray hard for all those Christ brings to our doors to be served. Make even a small donation to this ministry. Call the monastery and tell us you want to help. One way to help is to join this campaign and share it with your friends. Start your fundraising team.

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Monastery of the Holy Martyrs - Syriac Orthodox

Monastery of the Holy Martyrs - Syriac Orthodox

By Orthodox Worker / Monastery of the Holy Martyrs

Monastery of the Holy Martyrs - Syriac Orthodox

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, so you do unto me”