Saint George the Dragon-Slayer and Saint Alexius, 18th century, Russian icon.

Prayer for Vocations

Saint Alexius, servant of God, you are our support, our model and our patron as we carry out our ministry in the service of the sick, the poor and the elderly. Ask our Lord to send sufficient vocations to our Congregation so that we may continue our legacy of service among those in need. Amen.

Beehive Meditation Cell, referring to the shape of a beehive. These carved stone structures were in use around the 6th to 8th centuries throughout Ireland, where hermits and monks lived. A re-imagined version of these, created by one of Ireland's best-known sculptors, Imogen Stuart, can be seen in the Chapel of Reconciliation on the Knock Shrine site. You can even sit in this chamber and have a prayer and feel the atmosphere of the place.

Brother Dominic in front of a beehive cell

 

Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) - Finding the body of St. Alexius, National Gallery of Ireland

Pictures from the past - December 2023

Brother Sean and a visitor to the Alexian Monastery in the Knock Basilica after the Christmas concert, with the beautiful mosaics of the Knock apparition in the background.

Gustav Fünders - St Alexius of Edessa, stained glass, 1958, Germany

Chapel of Reconciliation - Knock, Ireland

Located on the grounds of the Knock Shrine, the Chapel's primary function is to provide a confessional facility for visiting pilgrims and also offers the opportunity for silent prayer and all-day sacramental worship. Spiritual guides are available and music concerts are also held here.