Monastery of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
What is monastery Code of Condact?
Typik (Greek: τηκικό) is a set of prescribed rules (collection), which contains the manner and sequence of church services in the monastery, as well as instructions and rules for monastic and ascetic life. Every God-seeking soul who wants to stay in the monastery of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul must adhere to the prescribed monastery typic and rules of conduct. All those who wish to stay in the monastery's accommodation in Ribnica are asked to carefully read all the prescribed rules from the monastery's standard which are found in the latter text.
Monastery Code of Condact
Arrival at the monastery: please make an effort to arrive at the monastery no later than 7 p.m.
Prohibitions in the monastery: in order to preserve spiritual purity, please refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, using open flames and using perfume in the monastery.
Kitchen: the kitchen is functional with all the elements you can use to prepare your food. If you are unable to provide food, something will be found for you.
Appropriate clothing: sisters, please wear skirts or comfortable wide trousers and a scarf over your head, and brothers, long trousers and long sleeves.
Mandatory attendance at prayers: We invite you to regularly attend all services, liturgies and to follow the prayer rule that you will receive from one of the brothers upon arrival.
Recommended contribution: Taking into account the cost of accommodation (electricity, water, maintenance), the recommended contribution is 1,200 dinars.
Your support will help us maintain this sacred place and provide an enjoyable experience for everyone in the community. Thank you for your attention and compliance with these guidelines. May the Lord bless you during your stay in our monastery, and may our love for God and for each other be strengthened through joint prayers.
With love in Christ
Ribnica monastery brotherhood
Monastery Code of Condact - Prayers
5.30: Morning prayer
14.00-17.00: Prayer rule.
18.00: Evening service.
00.00: Departure for blessing and prayer rule.
Prayer rule
Download the digital file with the prayer rule (PDF, 1.2 Mb).
Opening prayers
Download the digital file with the opening prayers (PDF, 1.2 Mb).
Monk Arsenije