With gratitude to God for His abundant mercy over these past thirty years, and with trust in His unfailing providence, we announce the transition of All Saints of America Parish into a Serbian Orthodox Women’s Monastery.

After thirty years of prayerful services and the nurturing of the faithful of the Ark-La-Tex, All Saints of America Parish is coming to a close. By God’s providence, He is bringing a Serbian Orthodox Women’s Monastery to reside in its place.

Currently, the hierarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) and of the Serbian Diocese of New Gracanica–Midwestern America are working to complete the transfer.

During this transition from parish to convent, beginning March 1st, services will be reduced. Later in the year, while the convent is moving in, services will be available only to the nuns. Once the convent is settled and in good order, the sisters will publish when guests will be welcomed.

Priest Nicholas Olsen will be moving to Kansas City, Missouri, to serve as the second priest at St. Mary of Egypt Serbian Orthodox Church. Once the convent is established, Father Nicholas hopes to provide services once a month at the convent for the sisters and the faithful in the surrounding area.

Archpriest George Brooks (retired) plans to remain close to the convent and will provide services when he is able during the transition. Father George will update the calendar when he is scheduled to serve.

During this transition, please pray to the All-Holy Trinity and to our Sovereign Lady for their mercy and protection upon the clergy, the faithful, and the Convent of the Seeker of the Lost.

“God sees what we do not see, and in His providence He orders all things for our salvation.”
— St. John Chrysostom

“Acquire the spirit of peace, and a thousand souls around you will be saved. Whatever happens, do not lose hope. Christ is near. He sees all, and His providence never abandons those who trust Him… Where there is God’s providence, there is no abandonment, only preparation.”
— St. Seraphim of Sarov

We ask your continued prayers and trust in God’s providence, knowing that He is faithful and orders all things for the salvation of His people.