Brother Antonio Bravo Lara, 63, a monk of Mount Saviour Monastery, Elmira, NY, died on August 30, 2023, at the Arnot Hospital in Elmira, NY. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, the son of Petra Lara and Aristeo Bravo, Brother Antonio was educated in Veracruz and studied theology at the San Jose Seminary. After school he entered monastic life and became a solemnly professed monk of Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico. On December 12, 2015, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, he transferred his vow of stability and became a member of the Mount Saviour community.
He is survived by his sister, Maria, and three brothers, Celestino, Hugo and Vicente, his nieces Guadalupe, Nora, Dioce and Lorena, his nephew Israel (Vicky) his grandniece Lucero (Angel), and his brother monks of Mount Saviour Monastery.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Brother Antonio will be celebrated at 9:00 am on 9 September at Mount Saviour Monastery with interment in the monk’s cemetery following the service. Refreshments will be available after the ceremonies in the lounge at Saint Joseph’s Guesthouse.
We commend our brother Antonio to your prayers. May the Lord bless him for his perseverance, fidelity and many years of service to the Church.
The Oblates of Mount Saviour Monastery 
Rest in peace, brother. I will miss your presence and the unique grace you bring to the community.
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My condolences to Rev Bro. John and Brother’s of Mount Saviour Monastery Community.
Patrick Shevlin(oblate br. benedict)
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I remember when br Antonio came from Christ in the Desert with Fr. Joseph at that critical time of transition of Mt. Saviour. I didn’t get to know Brother or speak with him but I would have liked too.
May Brother Antonio rest in the peac of God with all the saints.
Patrick Shevlin, oblate bro. benedict
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He was such a peaceful monk. He will surely be missed. God rest his soul.
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