Golgotha Monastery

Golgotha Monastery
The monastery viewed from a small tidal island adjacent to Papa Stronsay.
Golgotha Monastery
59°09′N 2°35′W / 59.15°N 2.58°W / 59.15; -2.58
LocationPapa Stronsay, Orkney Islands
CountryScotland
DenominationCatholic
Websitewww.papastronsay.com
History
Founded1999
Specifications
MaterialsStone

Golgotha Monastery is a monastery located on the Orkney island of Papa Stronsay. The monastery was founded in 1999, after the monastic community of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer purchased the island that year from farmer Charles Ronald Smith.

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