Spiritual Retreat

Fri Jan 16 - Sun Jan 19

St Michael Romanian Orthodox Church

16 Romanian Ave

Southbridge, MA 01550

Guest Speakers

Geronta Yeronimos

Previously Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint John of the Mountain, Perth, WA, and Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint George of the Mountain, Sydney, NSW. Currently reciting at the Monastery of Saint Catherine the Great, Athens.

Bishop Emilianos of Meloa

A disciple of Elder Aimilianos of Simonos Petras, Bishop Emilianos lived on Mount Athos 14 years and another 15 years as a Geronta in a monastery in Australia.

Schedule

How to Register

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For financial assistance please email Joshua Seigler: joshua@seigler.net

Schedule

Friday, January 16

5:30 pm – Welcome & Registration
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Bishop Emilianos – About Watchfulness
7:45 pm – Break and collection of the questions
8:00 pm – Q & A session

Saturday, January 17

9:00 am – Divine Liturgy – Bishop Emilianos, Geronta Yeronimos and Fr. John will serve together.
10:30 am – Breakfast
11:00 am – Bishop Emilianos – Am I humble enough?
11:45 am – Break and collection of questions
12:00 pm – Q&A session
1:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Geronta Yeronimos – Monastic Obedience vs. Obedience in the parish
2:45 am – Break and collection of questions
3:00 pm – Q&A session
4:00 pm – Break
5:00 pm – Vespers and Litia

Sunday, January 18

8:45 am – Matins
10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
12:00 pm – Coffee hours/Lunch
1:00 pm–2:00 pm – Summary/Conclusion of the event/lectures