About The Hermitage

With the blessing of His Emminence Alexander (Golitzin) Archbishop of Dallas, the South and the Bulgarian Diocese Orthodox Church of America (OCA), is pleased to announce the formation of its latest monastic hermitage.  Athonite Saints Orthodox Hermitage, 9624 S. Lost Horizon Rd., Hanover, IL is now open to visitors.

Our Location

Located approximately 20 miles southwest of Galena, IL (2.5 hours from Chicago), this beautiful site of 25 acres is nestled atop the forested hills of Hanover, IL, near the Mississippi river.

Services

 Monday - Matins 4:00 am

Wednesday - Vespers 4:00 pm

Friday - Compline with Akathist 6:30 pm

Services are celebrated primarily in English, Greek and Church Slovanic

Phases of Development

  Recently utilities including electricity, water well, and septic system were brought to the site.   In the near future construction of the Chapel and Living quarters will begin.