St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery (Florence, Arizona)
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1995 |
| Dedicated to | Saint Anthony the Great |
| Diocese | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Elder Ephraim of Arizona |
| Site | |
| Location | Florence, Arizona |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 32°55′N 111°15′W / 32.92°N 111.25°W |
| Public access | Yes |
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St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery standing in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, United States. It was established in the summer of 1995 in the name of Saint Anthony the Great. The closest town is Florence, Arizona. It is home for approximately 42 monks. It is open to both Orthodox and non-Orthodox visitors. Pilgrims can arrange to stay at the monastery in guest facilities, and other visitors are invited in daily from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Guests are asked to wear “modest and loose-fitting” clothing along with shoes or sandals.