Holy Transfiguration Monastery for men first located in Illinois in December of 1998. Below you will witness how Our Lord works and converts a farmhouse into the beauty and sanctity of Holy Transfiguration Monastery for men. The Monastery is located in Harvard, IL, about 60 minutes northwest of Chicago, close to the Wisconsin border.
Visitors are welcome, but please call first.
Holy Transfiguration Monastery was founded by Archimandrite Ephrem of Philotheou Monastery on Mt. Athos , following the pattern established for Saint Anthony Monastery in Florence, Arizona. If you are able to volunteer your time and talent to help in the development of this beautiful property, please contact the Monastery. With three monks, the amount of work needed is enormous, so any help is greatly appreciated. Other donations can be discussed with the Abbott, Heirmonk Akakios. Another Greek Orthodox Monastery, St. John Chrysostomos Monastery for women, is located in Kenosha, WI, about 60 miles north of Chicago.