On Sunday, September 13, 2026, during Vespers for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, our new rasophore nuns were tonsured and received the monastic habit along with their new names, Sister Marta and Sister Thekla. Before their tonsure, each submitted name possibilities to Mother Cecilia, who prayerfully chose from among them. Read their beautiful reflections on the meaning of their names on the monastery’s website. Read more