An Anglican Benedictine Monastery located in the Beautiful Hudson Valley
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Colin on Oct 16, 2026
5 out of 5 starsAs a layperson seeking to follow the Benedictine way of life (Ora et Labora), from the Anglican perspective, the Holy Cross Breviary is amazing. It arrived quickly and in excellent condition, allowing me to pray Diurnum and Vespers the day it arrived. Moreover, it also came with some wonderful "freebies" and a kind note from Brother Francis. Fantastic seller, will be buying from again and will hopefully be able to visit in the future! 10/10!
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Rebecca on Oct 7, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThis is my husband's go-to...whenever he's almost out, I order again and it's all he wants to use!
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Alex on Sep 11, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful blends of different incense fragrances with a handwritten signature from one of the monks. We have incorporated as part of a home Bible study during Lectio Divina and have gotten many wonderful compliments on it. Highly recommend all the incenses we got!
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Brittany on Sep 5, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThe 4 pack sampler bags, they smell AMAZING and you can tell the Priests put a lot of effort into quality materials! It will raise you to the heavenly realm! Thank you
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TM on Aug 22, 2026
5 out of 5 starsMy mind is blown. This incense has to be the best smelling incense I have ever smelled in my life. So beautiful. It doesn't have the heaviness that incense usually have, its so uplifting. I can't decide which one I love the most, since they are all so nice!!
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A on Aug 21, 2026
5 out of 5 starsI bought all of the scents and they were all beautiful! I will purchase them again!
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Come visit us in person! Wednesday-Saturday: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10-11:30 a.m. -
Our beautiful monastery, built in 1904, was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1995. -
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Our delicious food is prepared by a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef. Here's the view from our dining room. -
One view from 1615 Route 9W in West Park, NY. Come for a visit and see it!
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A print shop
Oshkosh, WI
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Our printing partner helps keep us stocked with Holy Cross Monastery-branded goods.
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We strive to ship all orders within 2 business days. However, the rhythm and responsibilities of our monastic life occasionally preclude this, which may lead to delays of a day or more. When this does occur, we make every effort to inform affected customers in a proactive and timely manner. In general, orders received on Sunday and Monday ship on Tuesday.
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Please note: the Saint Augustine's Prayer Book (1967 edition) is out of stock indefinitely; the revised 2012 edition can be ordered from our online bookshop (where you'll also find books other than our breviaries and titles from the Holy Cross Classics Series): www.bookshop.org/shop/monkscell
For all other items including bulk orders, please call us at 845-384-6660 or send an email to bookstore@hcmnet.org (do not mention credit card information in your email).
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