The Abbatial Blessing of Dom Gerard Jonas R. Palmares, OCSO
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mepkin Abbey | Moncks Corner, SC
About this Event
The Monastic Community of Our Lady of Mepkin Abbey joyfully invites you to a sacred celebration marking the Abbatial Blessing of Dom Gerard Jonas Palmares, OCSO.
Following his election as abbot of Mepkin Abbey, Dom Gerard will receive the Abbatial Blessing conferred by His Excellency, Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston. This solemn liturgical celebration is an expression of thanksgiving to Almighty God and a moment of prayer for Dom Gerard as he begins his service as spiritual father of the monastic community.
All are warmly invited to join the monks of Mepkin Abbey in prayer, asking God’s grace and guidance upon their new abbot as he undertakes this ministry of leadership, humility, and service in the Benedictine tradition.
Join the community for a
festive meal and fellowship
as we celebrate this sacred occasion.
Where is it happening?
Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road, Moncks Corner, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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