The Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Convent at Bluffton

1) we conduct daily church services for the sisterhood and visitors and special services as requested. 2) we maintain a cemetery for the burial of members of the orthodox parishes. 3) we host visitors who come for services or informal retreats. 4) we provide free family and spiritual counseling for those who request it. 5) we accept children for visits for a week or so to provide them with some counseling and a change of environment. 6) we maintain a hobby farm for cheese and eggs which we share with those who help us 7) we provide visitors with tours of the convent and the hobby farm. 8) the bookstoreand candle - making provide visitors with much needed reading materials and devotional supplies.