Minsk, September 24, 2024
obitel-minsk.ru
Thanks to the many donations of the faithful, the St. Elisabeth Convent in Minsk is able to start construction on a home for the elderly, where they can find help and support before departing into eternity.
The home will be located near the monastery, across from the 
Church of St. John (Maximovitch) consecrated at St. Elizabeth’s Monastery in MinskSt. John (Maximovitch), numbered among the American saints, is beloved and venerated throughout the Orthodox world. The most recent example of this love is the consecration of a new church in honor of St. John at St. Elizabeth’s Monastery in Minsk.
“>Church of St. John of San Francisco, in a three-story building with a basement and attic. Residents will live on three floors in cozy rooms with bathrooms and showers. Every room has a balcony with a view of the church, reports the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for Monasteries and Monasticism.
The nuns and Sisters of Mercy of the St. Elisabeth Convent are known for many such works of charity for the poor, the elderly, the addicted, and all those who are in need.
The Church of St. John. Photo: obitel-minsk.ru
The home will be a comprehensive care facility for the elderly, featuring living quarters with private bathrooms, medical facilities, communal dining and leisure areas, and spaces for activities and crafts. It will include essential services like laundry facilities and 24-hour nursing care. The building is designed to be accessible, with wide corridors and ramps throughout. Additionally, it will have a garden area for outdoor relaxation and nearby parking for visitors.
On each floor, there are plans to create cozy spaces where residents can celebrate birthdays, gather, and socialize. The building also includes a guest room and exits onto a garden and park area.
The monastery website offers several ways to offer donations towards the construction of the old folks’ home.
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