St. George Convent needs your help

St. George Convent needs your help The monastery dedicated to the HOLY GREAT MARTYR, ST. GEORGE THE TROPHY-BEARER IN RAJCICA VILLAGE, dating back to the distant XVII cent., after the turbulent years of constant wars and turmoil, and especially after the 50 years of communism, TURNED INTO RUINS AND ALMOST NOTHING REMAINED, EXCEPT FOR THE CHURCH, left here to testify for the previous glory. The ruined walls of the previous logings, the decayed fence and the rusted iron construction of the bell tower, were a sad sight for the eyes. Trees and weeds everywhere. This was the condition of the monastery before its RECONSTRUCTION WHICH STARTED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1999, by the Bigorski Abbot, Archimandrite Partenius. He didn’t rest, until with the intercession of the patron, St George, and by Gods providence, the new sanctuary rose from the ruins and soon became A NEW HOME FOR THE SISTERHOOD TO MOVE IN. In just 18 months the gracious building appeared in the sun and spiritual life began in this mysterious high fortress. The monastic sisterhood that God settled here sealed that spiritual beginning with their humble prayers. Soon the blessing of St. George, in the form of his holy relics, brought great spiritual progress. The sisterhood increased and the monastery became too small. The workshops became an urgent need. Thus, ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2016, by the blessing of Metropolitan Timothy, ABBOT PARTHENIUS LAID THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE NEW MONASTERY WORKSHOPS. Impressively large and with extraordinary cross-shaped architecture, they are a real embelishment of the area. Now that the workshop building reached its final stage, A WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE TO ENLARGE THE MONASTIC HOSPICE, SINCE THERE IS NO ROOM LEFT FOR THE NEW SISTERS. It started growing and changing its image, but THE WORK IS GOING SLOW - THERE FINANCES ARE LIMITED AND WINTER IS ALREADY AT THE DOORSTEP. With the modest reserves, almost at an end, CONSTRUCTION HAS TO STOP. But hoping for generosity of good and noble people, the sisters continue to pray and intercede for the world of today. And with THE NEW MISSION THEY HAVE – SHELTERING AND ASSISTING YOUNG DRUG ADDICTS, they need even more space and means to provide care for these unfortunate victims. So, a new building for the REHAB CENTER NEEDS TO BE BUILT. Without any assistance from the Government. Also, there is a need for a BIGGER CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE, because the present one is too small to gather the faithful, so many of them follow the service from the courtyard. A truly great and noble deed and a valuable testimony for the times to come. We could give our small donation and receive abundant blessing in return. And forever write our names in heaven, where God earnestly remembers and rewards those who did something for their salvation and His glory. Let us help the building of this spiritual treasure and get the eternal reward with so little to spend. St. George wants us to build a home for him so that we could gain his powerful protection forever. Let it be so! TO SUMMARIZE: ​THE CONVENT NEEDS A NEW BUILDING FOR THE SISTERS AND A SPACE FOR REHAB CENTER A NEW CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE WAITS FOR YOUR GENEROCITY THE GOAL IS VERY HUMBLE COMPARED TO THE BLESSING WE RECEIVE