St. John the Baptist Monastery - Day 1

I went to stay for three nights in an Orthodox Monastery in Essex, England, to see what it was like. This is the first of my daily vlogs from the monastery.
Mentioned in the video:
The website of St. John the Baptist Stavropegic Monastery: essexmonastery.com/about-us/
Orthodox Gardener, the RUclipsr who suggested I try out the monastery: www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxGard...
My essay on past lives: / 4743bef3a324
My essay on Orthodoxy: / 3a2b51ff8b6a
#orthodox #orthodoxy #stjohnthebaptist #monastery #monk #nun #christianity #retreat #essex #tolleshuntknights

[@PraiseTheLord-JesusChrist]

I was baptised in Athos. Amazing place. Spent there 11 days travelling through all monasteries.

[@OldManTony789]

amazing thank you for uploading this i should be visiting soon

[@Stsebastian8900]

Their is a small shop which has incense for a few pound, i picked up a very large bag of Rose incense and some charcoal disks. Thanks for the video, i visited recently and found the grounds to have such a peace to it.

[@krasimirtsankov]

Hi Matt. I admire you interest in orthodoxy and east Europe culture.
Could you please share a link to the chant in the beginning of the video.

[@uncletravellingmatt588]

Greek Byzantine orthodox chant_ Agni Parthene- Αγνή Παρθένε ruclips.net/video/i-3h9TQ312c/видео.html
Thanks for your interest!