Dear brothers and sisters,
Novo Diveevo Convent is now OPEN but with Restrictions. We Kindly ask everyone to review the current rules of conduct:
Entire Convent Territory: AT ALL TIMES:
- Visitors MUST maintain Social Distancing – at least six feet apart ( 2 meters)
- Masks MUST be worn when less than 6 feet
Old People’s Home (OPH)
- Remains CLOSED to all visitors for any reason
- Please ensure the safety of our OPH residents – do not approach the building, and DO NOT approach any residents that may be walking or resting outside.
St. Seraphim Cathedral/Church Services
- Cathedral will only be open during divine services.
- Indoor services limited to 50% of building fire code capacity. This includes all clergy, servers, faithful.
- Overflow must remain outside the building
- We encourage people to come to weekday services, where attendance is less. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
- If possible we ask everyone to submit prayer requests online
Cemetery
- OPEN to visitors, MUST ensure a distance of at least six feet apart, unless they are members of the same household.
- Funeral Services and Burials will be conducted as usual.
- Panikhidas (Memorial Services) – can be requested to be served outdoors at the gravesite.
Convent Book Nook/Welcome Center
- Visitors by appointment only
- Only one person may enter at a time.
Guest House
- Remains CLOSED to all visitors
Convent Office
- Hours:
- M – F: 9am – 4pm
- Sat: 10:30am – 2pm
- Sun: Closed
- Phone: 845-356-0425
- Email: [email protected]
Updated as of July 9, 2020