Holy Virgin Protection skete (Buena Vista Township)

The Holy Virgin Protection Skete is a women's monastic community located in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. It is a skete, a type of monastic settlement that is typically smaller and more secluded than a full monastery. The skete follows the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.

As a skete, the Holy Virgin Protection Skete emphasizes a life of prayer, contemplation, and asceticism. The nuns who reside there dedicate their lives to serving God through liturgical worship, personal prayer, and various obediences within the community. They often support themselves through handicrafts or other forms of self-sufficiency, minimizing their dependence on outside resources.

The Holy Virgin Protection Skete falls under the canonical jurisdiction of a larger Orthodox Church structure, providing them with spiritual guidance and oversight. The precise details of this affiliation would depend on which specific Orthodox Church organization the Skete belongs to.

The grounds of the skete likely include a church or chapel for services, living quarters for the nuns, and gardens or other areas used for work and contemplation. As a place of spiritual retreat, the Holy Virgin Protection Skete serves as a sanctuary for its residents and, potentially, a place of pilgrimage or spiritual refreshment for Orthodox Christians seeking a deeper connection with their faith.