Monastery of Saint John the Baptist, Essex

Amazing a peaceful place.Our brothers and sisters there turned around this place to a heavenly place with their warm prayers!!!

As far as I know this is the only Greek Orthodox Monastery in UK. Just how it came to be located, seemingly hidden down this long country lane in such an isolated area of rural Essex, is something of a miracle in itself. Whatever your religious beliefs or otherwise, I recommend you study the history of this monastery & it's founder's journey from Russia, via France, in order to achieve his life's mission. It's a tale where real life is so much more incredible than fiction. If visiting the rather mysterious place that is Tolleshunt Knights, be sure to find the former old parish church located at the far end of the lane. It's a very old building set in an old churchyard in as tranquil, out of the way spot that you'll ever find...

The place that God’s presents is all overYou can feel it so muchThe fathers and the sisters are super friendly and the elder Father Peter is very well educatedThe monastery itself is a peaceful place and who ever visit it can consider them self blessed

Beautiful, quiet place... unfortunately closed to the public ATM

The best place to escape ..driving one hour and a half from London you can rich the sounds of naturecar park for freeService we attend was at 12Short walk to the old churchFree tee in the canteenNice small souvenir shop

The monastery is so quiet and calm place itself, though it's not away from other places.There are both monks and nuns in it, very polite; they even invited us for lunch though we didn't have the time.You can also visit Saint Sofronios' remainings in a special underground room.A must visit.

We simply love this place… We praise God for it & for the brothers n sisters who live there.

International Christian Orthodox Hub in UK. Peaceful place to meet and serving God !