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Monastic life is rigorous, demanding a silent and relentless dedication to prayer. The monks rise before dawn to begin eight-hour long liturgies in the church, a practice they engage in every single day, standardizing the rhythm of their lives around divine service. Simon describes it as an ongoing conversation with God, where the community gathers daily, a powerful reminder of their shared commitment to faith.
Father Yakov emphasizes the depth of devotion, claiming that communal worship transforms their essence. Outside of these spiritual practices, each monk contributes to the monastery’s self-sufficiency by tending to the land and caring for their community’s needs.