Contact & Location for Holy Cross Abbey
Service Times for Holy Cross Abbey
Sunday 7:00 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:00 AM
Mass
About Holy Cross Abbey
Holy Cross Abbey is a Catholic Cistercian monastery in Berryville, Virginia, dedicated to contemplative monastic life rooted in silence, solitude, and liturgical worship. The monastery welcomes visitors to participate in daily Mass and the Divine Offices chanted by the monks, and maintains a gift shop featuring products from their community and other Cistercian monasteries. Guests seeking a deeper experience can stay at the Abbey's Retreat House to immerse themselves in the monastic rhythm of prayer and the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The community practices generous hospitality, inviting all who seek spiritual reflection or respite to join in their life of prayer, whether for a brief visit or an extended retreat.
First-Time Visitor Info for Holy Cross Abbey
Dress Code: Modest, respectful attire appropriate for a contemplative Catholic monastery. Service Format: Gregorian chant; the monks chant the Divine Office and celebrate Mass according to the Roman Catholic liturgy. Sunday Mass is at 10:00 AM; weekday Mass at approximately 7:25 AM. Vigils begin at 3:30 AM and Vespers at 5:30 PM. Visitor Tips: Visitors are welcome 3:15 AM to 8:00 PM for personal prayer and the liturgical services. Maintain silence and respect the contemplative environment. Note that only Roman Catholics may receive Holy Communion; all are invited to participate in prayer for Christian unity.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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