Monastery

Holy Cross Monastery (Russian: Крестовоздвиженский монастырь) is an English-speaking men's monastery under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in the Diocese of Eastern America & New York.

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Palomar Observatory has the "Monastery", or dormitories for astronomers. Since astronomers work at night and sleep during the day, no loud noises or conversations are permitted. No showers before 1pm, no lights are permitted at night unless the blackout shades are fully closed