Photos: Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville

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Photos: Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville

Photos: Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville

Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville participate in prayer after having finished the mass at 7 a.m. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville participate in prayer after having finished the mass at 7 a.m. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mother Superior Teresa Maria, left, walks with long-time resident Sister Josefa Maria through the hallway for their next assignment on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary is a community of contemplative, cloistered nuns who pray daily for the church's and world's needs. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mother Superior Teresa Maria inside the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sister Patricia reads a book during prayer; she is a novice who recently joined the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary and is originally from Colombia. The community in Snellville has been international since its founding. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mother Superior Teresa Maria, left, shares some thoughts with longtime resident Sister Josefa Maria on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The nuns reflected on how they can attract more women to the monastery. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Mother Superior Teresa Maria (background) of The Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville reads a book while participating in a prayer session. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville prepare the prayer room for the afternoon session as part of the daily schedule. They conduct five prayers throughout the day. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sister Thiennga finds a moment in the prayer room. Sisters from many countries have joined the congregation; their community has always been international and diverse. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville converse in the library room. They come from different backgrounds and professions; some have been nurses, pharmacists, and even Army and Navy veterans. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Apart from their daily routine, sisters also fulfill assignments, such as Sister Patricia, who works preparing a box in the shipping room. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.comm

Sister Linda is a Navy veteran who spent several years in a community of Discalced Carmelites. She works on most sewing repairs for the sisters. In addition, she helps with cooking and liturgy planning. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville participate in prayer after having finished the mass at 7 a.m. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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