Theophany at the Monastery

Theophany

The great feasts of the church year bring many pilgrims and guests fond of the Valamo atmosphere to Valamo every year. The peaceful atmosphere and atmospheric festive services create the best possible setting for celebrating the holidays. One can also visit the monastery for a day during the feast.

The Feast of the Baptism of Christ, or Theophany, celebrated on the sixth day of January, is the oldest feast in Christendom after Pascha.

Theophany Program

Rights to changes are reserved.

Theophany 2026 Full Board Packages

Theophany Full Board Package 4.-6.1.2026

Prices:

Monastery Hotel, double room, 260€ / person

Monastery Hotel, single room, 305€ / person

College Hotel, double room, 240 € / person

College Hotel, single room, 265 €

Small Hotel, single room (cell room), 245 €

Guest House, 2-4 person room, 205 € / person

Guest House, single room, 245 €

Affordable extra nights in connection with Theophany package: Monastery Hotel or College Hotel 40 €/ person/ night and Guest Houses 30 €/ person/ night, incl. monastery breakfast.

NOTE! Room reservations for Theophany period are not sold on Booking.com, reservations only directly from Valamo Monastery

ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION :

Valamo Sales Service
tel. +358 17 570 1810 (weekdays 9 AM - 3:30 PM), myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi

Monastery Opening Hours for Theophany 2026

Opening Hours

Sunday 4.1.2026

Reception and Wine Shop 09:00 - 16:00
Souvenir Shop Tuohus 11:00-16:00
Church during divine services and 12:00 - 17:00
Café-Restaurant Trapesa 07:30 – 21:00
Library Closed

Monday 5.1.2026

Reception and Wine Shop 09:00 - 16:00
Souvenir Shop Tuohus 11:00-16:00
Church during divine services and 12:00 - 17:00
Café-Restaurant Trapesa 07:30 – 21:00
Library 12:00 - 14:00

Tuesday 6.1.2026

Reception and Wine Shop 09:00 - 16:00
Souvenir Shop Tuohus 11:00-16:00
Church during divine services and 12:00 - 17:00
Café-Restaurant Trapesa 07:30 – 15:00
Library Closed

Divine Services for Theophany 2026

Sunday 4.1. Eve of the Eve of Theophany

18:00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Akathist to the Theotokos

Monday 5.1. Theophany Eve

06:00 Midnight Office, Matins and Royal Hours

09:00 Great Vespers and Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, Great Blessing of Water

18:00 Vigil

Tuesday 6.1. Theophany, the Feast of the Manifestation of God and the Baptism of the Lord

09:00 Third Hour and Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, Procession to the lake shore for the Great Blessing of Water

Services in the main church.

Meals and Other Activities

PROGRAM AND MEALS

Sunday 4.1. Eve of the Eve of Theophany

15:00 Monastery Lunch

16:00 Lecture on Theophany, Abbot Archimandrite Mikael, Cultural Center Hall

19:30 Valamo Tea Table

Monday 5.1. Theophany Eve

7:30 – 10:00 Monastery Breakfast

11:30 Monastery Lunch

13:00 Valamo Treasures guided tour and video presentation on monastery life and services, tour starts from in front of the Service Center

15:00 Monk's Coffee with pastries

16:00 Kolyada Concert: Nurmes Orthodox Choir, Traditional Orthodox Christmas carols sung in Eastern European countries, Main Church

17:00 Monastery Dinner

Tuesday 6.1. Theophany, the Feast of the Manifestation of God and the Baptism of the Lord

7:30-10:00 Monastery Breakfast

11:00 Monastery Lunch

Meals mentioned in the program are included in the Theophany package and are served at the café-restaurant Trapesa.

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