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Welcome to Visitation Nuns Akpugoeze

Union with God through Charity and Hospitality

Join us in prayer, contemplation, and service to God and community

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A Sanctuary of Peace and Prayer

Monastery Chapel

We are the Benedictine Nuns of Visitation Monastery Akpugoeze, Enugu State, Nigeria, domiciled in the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. Our monastery was founded by Late Rev. Mother Mary Charles Anyanwu OSB on 17th February 2004 and officially opened on 14th March 2004 with 10 Nuns. Today, we are a vibrant community of 24 consecrated women dedicated to prayer, work, and community living.

Prayer and work. We are consecrated women who dedicate our lives to prayer, work and community living, for the service of God and Humanity. We follow the Rule of St. Benedict of Norcia that stresses work and prayer - 'Ora et Labora'.

Prayer

Daily liturgy and contemplation

Service

Serving God and community

Study

Scripture and spiritual reading

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Monastery Life

Daily Prayer Schedule

5:30 AM

Lauds (Morning Prayer)

Begin the day with praise

6:30 AM

Holy Mass

Daily Eucharistic celebration

12:00 PM

Midday Prayer

Pause for prayer

6:00 PM

Vespers (Evening Prayer)

Give thanks at day's end

8:00 PM

Compline (Night Prayer)

Rest in God's peace

All Day

Lectio Divina

Sacred reading and meditation

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Upcoming

Events & Retreats

15 MAR

Lenten Retreat

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Main Chapel

Join us for a day of prayer and reflection during the Lenten season

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22 MAR

Youth Vocation Day

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Community Hall

Exploring the call to monastic life with young adults

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05 APR

Easter Vigil

7:00 PM

Main Chapel

Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

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Testimonials

Visitor Experiences

"My visit to St. Benedict Monastery was a truly transformative experience. The peace and serenity I found here helped me reconnect with my faith in ways I never imagined."

Chioma Okafor

Lagos, Nigeria

"The monks' dedication to prayer and service is inspiring. The retreat program provided exactly what my soul needed - time for reflection and spiritual renewal."

Emmanuel Nwosu

Enugu, Nigeria

"A beautiful sanctuary where God's presence is palpable. The hospitality of the community and the beauty of the liturgy touched my heart deeply."

Ngozi Adeyemi

Abuja, Nigeria