homeMessageMissionMinistryHistoryEventsContact
Praying, Healing, Life Giving Presence
     

Welcome

Welcome to the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great! We respond to the needs of God's people today, embodying the welcoming presence of the Lord. We lead uniquely effective and innovative ministries in education, spiritual direction, evangelization and lay collaboration. In all that we do, we bring the rich traditions and mysteries of the Eastern Church to those we encounter.

Please enjoy your stay!

Resurrection Icon: I am the resurrection and the Life

Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!

Let the light of the Resurrection of Christ direct our steps toward the paths that lead to the kingdom of God, that is "love, joy, peace, long-suffering, goodness, loving-kindness, faith, meekness and temperance" (Galatians 5:22-23).

Resurrection Icon: I am the resurrection and the Life

Eastern Christian Spirituality

Trinity Icon

Resources on
Eastern Christian Spirituality
 

"Women of Spirit" DVDs may be purchased for $20, plus $5 shipping.
See Air Dates on PCTV
Pittsburgh Community Television Cable Channel

The Sisters' Centennial Book, "Basilian Sisters in America," may be purchased for $20, plus $5 shipping.

Like Us On Facebook

Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great - Jenkintown, PA Facebook Page

Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great - Jenkintown, PA Facebook Page  

Contact:
Sisters of the Order of
St. Basil the Great,
Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province
710 Fox Chase Road
Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046
(215) 379-3998
development@stbasils.com

Seal of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great

 

 



Basilian Monasticism

St. Basil The Great

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great are pleased to make available to you a series of conferences on Basilian Monasticism and other Patristic topics and links.

Basilian Monasticism Website

Current Sisters

Vision

This site was developed as part of the Sisters' IXth General Chapter Vision Statement.

  • to come to understand more clearly what it means to live the monastic life according to the rules and teachings of our holy father St Basil
  • to deepen our knowledge and understanding of Eastern spirituality.

We are pleased to be able to share this gift with our internet community.


The Sisters of St. Basil invite you to join us in prayer (physically and/or spiritually) during Matins, Divine Liturgy and Vespers.

Weekdays

  • 6:00 AM Matins
  • 6:30 AM Divine Liturgy
  • 5:00 PM Vespers

Weekends and Holy Days

  • 7:30 AM Matins
  • 8:00 AM Divine Liturgy
  • 5:00 PM Vespers


Holy Trinity Chapel
built in 2000

PARMA EPARCHY WELCOMES BASILIAN ASSOCIATES In 1991, the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great founded the Basilian Lay Associate Program. This invitation to the laity offers adult Christians the experience of coming together with the Sisters to share in a mutually enriching and broadening relationship focused on living more fully the Gospel way of life.
read more

Sister Carla Hernandez Honored Sister Carla Hernandez, OSBM, was honored Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, for thirty years of service as principal and teacher at St. Basil Academy, Fox Chase Manor, PA.
read more

Growing Greener Tree Planting Project Earth Day 2013 was marked by the Sisters 0f the Order of Saint Basil the Great, Fox Chase Manor, PA, as a day-long activity of tree planting.
read more

Sister Mary Bernarda, OSBM, Honored for Her Ministry in Ukraine“You are known in Ukraine as Ukraine’s Mother Theresa”. These words addressed to Sister Mary Bernarda Arkatin,OSBM, by Basilian Provincial Superior Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, captured the spirit of the celebration in Sister Bernarda’s honor Sunday, April 7, 2013
read more

Rev. Dr. Oleh Kindiy: Theology and Catechetical Teaching in St. Basil's Anaphora On Saturday, March 16, 2013, the Sisters of St. Basil the Great were pleased to host speaker Rev. Dr. Oleh Kindiy, a visiting priest from L’viv, at their Basilian Spirituality Center, Fox Chase Manor, PA,
read more

Come And See Weekend 2013 During the weekend of March 2-3, 2013 two young women joined the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great Jesus Lover of Humanity Province at Fox Chase Manor, PA to experience the monastic life of the Sisters.
read more

One in Spirit: Basilian Associate Program "One in Spirit" is a Basilian Associate Program that offers adult Christians of varied circumstances the shared experience of coming together and engaging in the spirit and mission of the Basilian Sisters for a mutually enriching relationship.
read more

Icon Lecture
Tuesday May 14 - 7-9:00 PM

Icon Workshops
Icon Writing Workshop I
MAY 16 – 19, 2013
Icon Writing Workshop II
MAY 23 – 26, 2013
read more

An Invitation -2013 Basilian Volunteer Program: Ministry to Ukraine's needy You can participate in this year’s planned Basilian Volunteer Program from June 4 - 18, 2013. This year’s ministry will expand its region to include the needy not only of Ivano-Frankivsk but also Zaporizhzhia, a much poorer eastern region of Ukraine.
read more

Vocation Awareness "Directives for Vocational Awareness" have been officially approved by the Great Synod and Permanent Synod.
read more

Join the Archeparchial Childrens Choir
Meeting 3:00 PM every Saturday at Fox Chase Manor for ages 9-12
read more
Flyer English
Flyer Ukrainian

 

   

Access Webmail | Contact Us

Directions to the Motherhouse | Email the Webmaster 

 
710 Fox Chase Road
Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046
215 379-3998