means the nuns rarely leave their newly created Archangel Michael Monastery in central Victoria, expect when necessary. "We avoid it as much as possible," Mother Antonia said.
The monastery is also a retreat for women, for those wanting to "foster a spiritual life with God, to find some peace in a world where peace is slowly diminishing." The 20-room monastery is set on 18-acres of bushland, and features a large 1920s manor house and garden designed by Edna Walling.
While the monastery is currently only inhabited by the two nuns, many of Melbourne's Coptic Orthodox Diocese members are regular visitors, attending the monastery for respite and to volunteer their services.
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