The Order of St. Helena is a religious order in the Episcopal Church for lay and ordained women. We witness to a contemporary interpretation of traditional monasticism, open to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since our founding in 1945, our experience of the religious life has included prayer, the individual, the Church at large, and social action.
Welcome to our Newest
Postulant!
The Rev. Faith Elizabeth Bledsoe was received as a postulant on Sunday, November 27th. So as not to be confused with Sr. Faith Anthony, OSH, she is using the name "Elizabeth", until she discerns what will be her name in Religion.
Property Purchase in
North Augusta, SC
OSH has purchased approximately 28 acres of land in North Augusta, SC, for the purpose of building a new convent. This property is less than 20 miles from the current convent location in Augusta.
OSH Newsletter
The November 2011 issue of the Saint Helena newsletter is now online.
New Book by Sr. Rosina, OSH
The Beautiful Cloth: Stories & Proverbs of Ghana, by Sr. Rosina.
Upcoming Events
Awakening to the Healer Within
Feb 25, led by Linda Elston, OSH
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Icon Workshop
Feb 29-Mar 4, 2012, led by Fr. Damian Higgins
Out of the Desert: Into Spiritual Freedom and Ministry
Mar 9-11, 2012, led by Sr. Ellen Stephen, OSH
Awakening to the Healer Within
April 2, led by Linda Elston, OSH
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Biblical Wisdom for Post-Biblical Times
Oct 12 - Oct 14, 2012, led by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, to be held at Saint Augustine's Episcopal Church, Augusta GA.
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New, Special Offering for Clergy
This fall we are offering clergy one free night in our guest house, for rest and retreat.
Featured in Photo Gallery: Alb Week
The first week in July was set aside for making our own chapel albs. The week is documented in our Photo Gallery.