Things to see and do Saint-Rémy

Founded in 1974 by the Carmel of Nancy, this monastery was erected in 1986 as a Carmel of the Byzantine rite. It is in this spirit of respect for the oriental tradition that the Carmelites practice the "writing" of icons in their monastery. The icon is an image for worship before being a work of art; it finds its deepest meaning in the liturgy lived: either in the church, or at home, in family or personal prayer. The Church blesses the icon, making it worthy of veneration. The "writing" of icons requires preparation; it is done in faith and prayer, it is a meticulous work that requires much attention, from the preparation of the board for painting to the final varnishing. The Carmelites have transformed the outbuildings into a guesthouse and a large attic into a library. A collection of about 500 volumes, mainly specialized in patristic, ecumenical, Carmelite and iconographic fields, is at the disposal of the guests.

Services : Matins at 6am, Divine Liturgy (Eucharist) at 7am, Third-Acathist-Sex at 11.30am, Vespers at 5pm. Saturday and Sunday Vespers at 6pm and in winter at 5pm Resurrection Vigil, Third-Acathist-Sext at 9.30am, Divine Liturgy at 10am.

Reception : some rooms are available for those who wish to share the prayer and silence of Carmel. Shop: this is an online shop where you can order the monastery's publications as well as painted or pasted icons, postcards and rosaries.